We are a business that operates responsibly and sustainably
Sustainability is important to us and to all of our stakeholders. We serve, supply and protect those who serve and protect us, in a corporate culture that is performance driven and values led. Our sustainability agenda supports this purpose
Our approach to sustainability
What does sustainability and ESG mean to us?
Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index Member
BAE Systems joins 484 other companies as a member of the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI), which is developed to gauge the performance of public companies dedicated to reporting gender-related data. The GEI measures gender equality across five pillars: leadership and talent pipeline, equal pay and gender pay parity, inclusive culture, anti-sexual harassment policies, and external brand. Companies on the 2023 GEI represent 45 countries and regions and a variety of sectors, including financials, technology and utilities.
BAE Systems is aware of a suspected online scam involving a company branded sustainability website and associated phishing emails under the subject “BAE Systems Sustainability”. This scam offers various investment opportunities, often via Citibank UK. We advise you not click any links in such emails or provide any data. We are taking steps to resolve the situation.
Environment
The risk that climate change will have a significant and lasting impact on global economic growth and prosperity is a factor that we recognise and are responding to. Our target is to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions across our operations by 2030
Our ability to take on and solve our customers’ most complex and demanding engineering and technology challenges depends on the commitment, skills and talent of our people
By contributing to activities and organisations that align with our business, we want to make a positive social and economic contribution to the communities in which we live and work
Investment in technology and research and development
Developing innovative technologies is a key part of the work we do, and will ensure we have a sustainable business that will continue to create value for our stakeholders and customers
Charles Woodburn, Chief Executive,
BAE Systems, plc
Sustainability reporting
Understanding and aiming to exceed the expectations of all our stakeholders is critical to the long-term sustainability of our business and the vital role we play in helping our customers protect people, information and nations
A year ago we joined the United Nations’ Race to Zero campaign, making progress with more to go.
Electric drive systems
More than 14,000 of our electric-hybrid systems are in operation, saving the environment from more than 30 million gallons of fuel emissions and 335,000+ tonnes of Co2Read more
Energy efficiency
Over the past 15 years at Portsmouth Naval Base we have helped reduce energy related carbon emissions by more than 40%Read more
Synthetic training
Allowing pilots to train together, run missions and work as a team wherever they are in the worldRead more
Movement to Work
We help tackle the issue of youth unemployment, offering quality work experience placements to young peopleRead more
Digital shipyard
Technology leading the way in safety and sustainability at Osborne Shipyard in AustraliaRead more
Race to Zero
A year ago we joined the United Nations’ Race to Zero campaign, making progress with more to go.
Electric drive systems
More than 14,000 of our electric-hybrid systems are in operation, saving the environment from more than 30 million gallons of fuel emissions and 335,000+ tonnes of Co2Read more
Energy efficiency
Over the past 15 years at Portsmouth Naval Base we have helped reduce energy related carbon emissions by more than 40%Read more
Hive of activity
Working with colleagues from the Royal Air Force, our employees at RAF Coningsby have formed a bee colony at the Lincolnshire baseRead more