CAE Inc
CAE's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, CAE completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
CAE has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
aVerified Sources Behind CAE’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data
Every figure on this dashboard has a transparent audit trail. With Tracenable, each data point is traceable back to its original source, viewable directly inside our platform. Explore CAE’s data sources below and access millions more through our Disclosure Search.
Insights into CAE's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CAE amounted to 83,710 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CAE increased by 7.11%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
CAE's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are CAE's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of CAE were 17,804 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has CAE reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, CAE's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 23.48%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), CAE's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 14.81%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are CAE's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, CAE reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,187 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 65,906 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has CAE reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, CAE's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that CAE 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), CAE's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 15.11% in 2025, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does CAE use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, CAE reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
CAE's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into CAE's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, CAE reported 372,214 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2025 disclosure of CAE includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 4 in 2024, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
CAE's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are CAE's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, CAE reported total Scope 3 emissions of 372,214 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 64.28% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 35.72% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2024), CAE's Scope 3 emissions increased by 55.88%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does CAE disclose?
In 2025, CAE reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of CAE's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to CAE's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 199,107 tCO₂e (53.49%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 132,961 tCO₂e (35.72%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 18,820 tCO₂e (5.06%)
CAE's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into CAE’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, CAE reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 17,804 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,272 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.44 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
CAE's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does CAE's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, CAE reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.44 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.68 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does CAE rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, CAE ranked 10 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
CAE is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into CAE's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, CAE reported a total carbon footprint of 455,924 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 43.85% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to CAE's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 81.64% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 14.46%. a