Environment, Social & Governance (ESG)
Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future
Groupe Meloche places sustainable development at the heart of its strategic vision. Our ESG commitment is based on a structured, transparent approach aligned with best practices in the aerospace industry. We are actively working to reduce our environmental footprint, support our teams, and uphold the highest standards of governance.
Groupe Meloche’s ESG Vision
We aim to build a responsible, resilient, and innovative company that contributes to the transition toward a greener and more sustainable economy. Our environmental, social, and ethical performance is essential to meeting the expectations of our customers, employees, and partners.
Environment
Reducing our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and adopting eco-responsible practices are integral parts of our business strategy.
GHG Inventory
Reduction Targets for our scope 1 and 2
- 50% by 2030
- 75% by 2040
- 90% by 2050
Priority Actions by 2030
- Energy and Buildings
- Use 75% renewable natural gas (RNG) in our facilities.
- Optimize energy consumption and improve the overall energy efficiency of our buildings.
- Vehicles
- Replace our delivery vehicle with a 100% electric vehicle within the next five years.
- Refrigerants
- Implement a preventive maintenance program for refrigeration systems.
- Gradually deploy a replacement plan for units using low-emission refrigerants, moving towards the use of CO₂ as a refrigerant, offering the greatest reduction potential.
Waste Management
We aim to divert 90% of compostable materials from landfills by 2030.
Social
Employee well-being, safety, and positive community impact are at the core of Groupe Meloche’s culture. We firmly believe that a company must have a human and social impact that goes beyond its economic performance.
We are committed to:
- providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment;
- supporting professional development and the growth of our talents;
- promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our teams;
- supporting initiatives that enrich our communities, particularly those related to family, education, and health;
- participating in industry projects related to sustainable development, including with Aéro Montréal;
- collaborating with community organizations and supporting local initiatives;
- encouraging volunteer involvement and social engagement among our employees;
- implementing actions that promote employee well-being.
Governance
Our governance practices are based on transparency, integrity, and rigor.
They includ:
- an eco-responsible committee with multidisciplinary resources to operationalize ESG objectives;
- a gender-balanced board of directors and management committee;
- support from experts to structure our environmental approach;
- the progressive integration of environmental performance criteria in collaboration with our suppliers.
Our Commitment to the Future
Groupe Meloche is committed to significantly reducing its emissions, adopting responsible growth, and collaborating with its partners to accelerate the aerospace sector’s sustainable transition.
