Capgemini boasts an expansive history of delivering information technology and consultation . In a changing world it is using its flexibility to spark an evolution
CAPGEMINI
Capgemini boasts an expansive history of delivering information technology and consultation . In a changing world it is using its flexibility to spark an evolution
As a pioneering information technology service provider and essential partner to global companies , Capgemini employs 300,000 people across about 50 countries . Make no mistake , however , sustainability is right at the top of its agenda and it is using all of its experience and unique skills to address climate change .
Dr James Robey is Global Head of Corporate Sustainability at the company and is under no illusions about the scale but also the all-encompassing potential of the sustainability challenge .
He explains : “ We have hundreds of offices and data centres which consume large quantities of energy . We also have a large number of people , many of whom have been very mobile in terms of the way we deliver services to clients . So the first focus we had was the reduction of operational impacts within the business .
“ As early as 2016 , we set science-based targets for Capgemini in terms of reducing our environmental impacts and – alongside that – we ' ve been seizing the opportunity to inspire our clients .” Indeed , Capgemini also uses IT consulting and engineering skills to help its clients with their business transformations . It is very clear that the company sees ‘ sustainability culture ’ as a massive opportunity , particularly from a decarbonising perspective . Many of its clients have carbon footprints – which can be upto 200 times greater than Capgemini ’ s – and the company views action on climate change among those partners as a major priority .
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