Calian
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2024)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1609 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:329 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:1343 tCO2e
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Environmental Protection
- Our People
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
- Indigenous Engagement
- Community Resilience
- Innovation (Advancing STEM)
- Governance Structure
- Reporting Standards
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Client Requirements
- Policies, Certifications and Processes
Environmental Achievements
- Completed a formal greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory for scope 1 and 2 emissions, and a screening of scope 3 emissions.
- Calian Nuclear team is actively working with three major utility companies to harness the potential of small modular reactors (SMRs) as a low carbon alternative to traditional energy sources.
- Six evacuation plans were developed for Canadian communities (164K estimated population).
Social Achievements
- 68 per cent of employees indicated they were very/extremely satisfied with Calian as a place to work.
- Administered more than 650,000 vaccinations, and tested or screened more than a million people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- >30 Indigenous community engagements
Governance Achievements
- Board approved ESG strategic framework in November 2021.
- Established an ESG governance framework to prioritize key ESG factors.
- Updated Governance and Risk Committee mandate to include oversight of ESG strategy.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Enhancing ESG governance, processes and procedures for annual emissions accounting.
- Completing 2022 emissions inventory.
- Establishing metrics and targets and developing action plans as part of a decarbonization roadmap.
Environmental Challenges
- Managing scope 3 emissions will require engagement with stakeholders.
- Increasing number of socioeconomic and environmental requirements being requested by clients.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing climate change targets and a decarbonization roadmap.
- Developing a database of client requirements, identifying gaps in policies, certifications, and processes, and developing plans to address them.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Indigenous-owned companies for environmental management services
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Floods
- Fires
- Extreme weather events
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Harnessing the potential of SMRs
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: IFRS/ISSB, TCFD, SASB
Certifications: ISO 27001
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 3
- Goal 4
- Goal 5
- Goal 8
- Goal 9
- Goal 11
- Goal 12
- Goal 13
Calian has aligned our ESG efforts to the UN SDGs.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Calian Bin-Sense
- Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
Awards & Recognition
- Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers 2022
- Microsoft Canada 2022 Healthcare Impact Award
- Canadian Defence Review Top 25 Defence Companies
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:5,304 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) + 72,809 tCO2e/year (Scope 3)
Scope 1 Emissions:245 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:5059 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:72,809 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
Environmental Achievements
- Conducted a climate scenario analysis
- Prioritized material climate-related risks and opportunities (both physical and transition) across operating segments
- Established interim emission reduction targets for 2030 and 2040
- Explored high-level decarbonization options across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Established a Governance, Risk and Compliance Committee overseeing ESG strategy and climate-related risks
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- 58% emissions reduction by 2040 (Scope 1, 2, and 3)
Short-term Goals:
- 16% emissions reduction by 2030 (Scope 1, 2, and 3)
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events (extreme rainfall, wildfires, hurricanes)
- Meeting evolving climate-reporting regulations and standards
- Inability to capitalize on new opportunities from fast-growing markets
- Changing external stakeholder (investors and customers) requirements related to climate change
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing and continually updating emergency management and business continuity plans
- Allocating sufficient resources to comply with reporting obligations
- Monitoring shifts in regulations to remain compliant
- Market analysis to anticipate new opportunities
- Transparent reporting on GHG emissions and metrics
- Regular corporate communication regarding ESG and climate-related activities
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Engaging with suppliers to enhance supply chain resilience and climate mitigation efforts
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme rainfall
- Wildfires
- Hurricanes
Transition Risks
- Policy and legal changes (reporting regulations, product mandates)
- Market shifts (inability to capitalize on new opportunities)
- Reputational risks (changing stakeholder requirements)
Opportunities
- Increased demand for cybersecurity and digital solutions
- Increased demand for advanced technologies (satellite, aerospace, defense, agriculture, ICT)
- Increased demand for emergency/disaster management training and services
- Growing interest in small modular reactors (SMRs)
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD, IFRS S1, IFRS S2, SASB
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Third-party assurance provider (name not specified)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed