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CAE Inc

Common Name
CAE
Country
Canada
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Employees
13,000
Ticker
CAE
Exchange
TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
CAE Inc. is a global provider of simulation technologies, modeling, and integrated training solutions, primarily focused on the civil aviation, defense, and healthcare sectors. Its core business invol...

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.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind CAE’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. CAE's Sustainability Report 2025
a. CAE's Sustainability Report 2025
b. CAE's Sustainability Report 2023
b. CAE's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into CAE's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofCAE amounted to83,710metric 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 CAEincreased 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

2021202220232024202506 k12 k18 k24 ktCO2e-14%+10%-5%-15%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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.ab

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 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 65,906 tCOâ‚‚e 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.ab

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 energya

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

20212022202320242025020 k40 k60 k80 ktCO2e
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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 5of 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 chaina

CAE's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2022202320242025095 k190 k285 k380 ktCO2e+6%+16%+56%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 tCOâ‚‚e(53.49%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 132,961 tCOâ‚‚e(35.72%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 18,820 tCOâ‚‚e(5.06%)

CAE's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(35.7%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(5.1%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(53.5%)

Insights into CAE’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, CAE reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 17,804 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 3,272 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.44 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

CAE's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

501,00020,000200,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005005,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)AHMTCBAAAVIC Airborne SystemsYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,344 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,272Scope 1 Intensity: 4.38 tCO2e/$MLIG Nex1Year: 2024Scope 1: 6,327 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,233Scope 1 Intensity: 2.83 tCO2e/$MElbit SystemsYear: 2023Scope 1: 26,812 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,975Scope 1 Intensity: 4.49 tCO2e/$MKongsberg GruppenYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,473 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,311Scope 1 Intensity: 0.34 tCO2e/$MHHHD Hyundai Marine SolutionYear: 2024Scope 1: 210 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,190Scope 1 Intensity: 0.18 tCO2e/$MMMMazagon Dock ShipbuildersYear: 2025Scope 1: 595 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,338Scope 1 Intensity: 0.44 tCO2e/$MCOSCO SHIPPING DevelopmentYear: 2024Scope 1: 46,330 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,786Scope 1 Intensity: 12.24 tCO2e/$MEmbraerYear: 2024Scope 1: 45,144 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,527Scope 1 Intensity: 1.31 tCO2e/$MCOMECYear: 2024Scope 1: 41,967 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,659Scope 1 Intensity: 15.79 tCO2e/$MRENK GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,162 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,187Scope 1 Intensity: 11.93 tCO2e/$MSingapore Technologies EngineeringYear: 2024Scope 1: 45,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,272Scope 1 Intensity: 5.44 tCO2e/$MKorea Aerospace IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,821 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,476Scope 1 Intensity: 8.00 tCO2e/$MYangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings)Year: 2024Scope 1: 76,235 tCO2eRevenue: $M 648Scope 1 Intensity: 117.57 tCO2e/$MHanwha AeroSpaceYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,211 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,660Scope 1 Intensity: 4.86 tCO2e/$MTTTaurus ArmasYear: 2022Scope 1: 1,019,328 tCO2eRevenue: $M 481Scope 1 Intensity: 2,120.75 tCO2e/$MBombardierYear: 2024Scope 1: 61,800 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,948Scope 1 Intensity: 5.17 tCO2e/$MCCChina Aerospace Times ElectronicsYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,957Scope 1 Intensity: 7.87 tCO2e/$MHanwha SystemsYear: 2024Scope 1: 640 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,910Scope 1 Intensity: 0.33 tCO2e/$MHexcelYear: 2024Scope 1: 180,594 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,903Scope 1 Intensity: 94.90 tCO2e/$MBBBharat ElectronicsYear: 2025Scope 1: 9,204 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,782Scope 1 Intensity: 3.31 tCO2e/$MBoeingYear: 2024Scope 1: 517,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 66,517Scope 1 Intensity: 7.77 tCO2e/$MH&KYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,363 tCO2eRevenue: $M 334Scope 1 Intensity: 7.08 tCO2e/$MAselsanYear: 2024Scope 1: 23,761 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,399Scope 1 Intensity: 6.99 tCO2e/$MRheinmetallYear: 2024Scope 1: 139,802 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,147Scope 1 Intensity: 13.78 tCO2e/$MCAEYear: 2025Scope 1: 17,804 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,272Scope 1 Intensity: 5.44 tCO2e/$M

How does CAE's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, CAE reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.44 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.22, 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 13 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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

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