Everyday Actions, Lasting Impact

What achievement are you most proud of in Daher’s decarbonization journey? 

Julie de Cevins: I am particularly proud that we have reduced greenhouse gas (CO²) emissions from our operations by 15% in just three years. This result shows that decarbonization is not simply a long-term ambition: when translated into clear priorities and sustained action, it delivers tangible, measurable progress. 

Beyond the figures, the most important achievement is the collective momentum we have created. Climate considerations are progressively being embedded in operational decisions, transportation choices and investment priorities. We have made meaningful progress, but this is a long-term transformation that requires the entire organization to remain engaged. 

How have you mobilized employees behind this transformation? 

Julie de Cevins: Lasting change starts with understanding. People are far more likely to act when they understand the challenge, the choices available to them and the impact of their decisions. 

That is why we developed a two-step learning pathway. Climate Basics provides a shared understanding of climate science and emissions measurement. Climate by Daher then connects this foundation to our own challenges, strategy and the practical actions employees can take to reduce our environmental footprint. 

Since November 2025, more than 2,000 employees have completed Climate Basics. Climate by Daher was launched in June 2026. Together, these programs are building a common language around Daher’s climate challenges and a clearer understanding of the role each of us can play in the transition. 

Our objective is simple: understand, engage and act. Climate awareness is not a compliance exercise; it is the starting point for changing behaviors and making climate performance part of everyday decision-making. Energy use is one of the first areas where this understanding can be translated into immediate action. 

What role does energy efficiency play in decarbonization? 

Julie de Cevins: Energy efficiency is one of the fastest and most effective ways to reduce emissions. It starts by examining how and when energy is used, then identifying opportunities to eliminate unnecessary consumption without compromising safety, quality or working conditions. 

Through initiatives such as our “Sprint Sobriété”, an energy-saving sprint, sites identify, and deploy, but also share and replicate practical solutions across the Group. Teams challenge themselves with simple but important questions: Are buildings heated at the right time and to the right temperature? Can equipment be switched off when it is not in use? Are we preventing avoidable energy losses? Taken together, these everyday decisions create a culture of continuous improvement. 

The results are significant. Since 2022, Daher has reduced its total fossil energy consumption by 16%, while increasing the share of renewable energy in its energy mix from 5% to 36%. Based on 2025 energy prices, our energy sobriety measures represent nearly €1 million in estimated annual savings. This is a clear illustration of how environmental performance can support operational efficiency and competitiveness. 

Transportation is another key source of emissions. What progress has Daher made? 

Julie de Cevins: Transportation is the next major lever in our decarbonization strategy. It sits at the heart of many of our activities and of our customers’ value chains, which means that progress depends both on the fuels we use and on the efficiency of our operations. 

Today, around 20% of the trucks transporting our products and components run on biofuels, while Sustainable Aviation Fuel accounts for approximately 17% of the fuel used in our aircraft operations. Combined with fleet electrification and more efficient operating practices, these measures are steadily reducing the carbon footprint of our transportation activities. 

Our approach is pragmatic: deploy the solutions available today, measure their impact and continue preparing for the technologies of tomorrow. The same principle applies to the way we manage materials and waste: use resources more intelligently, extend their value and avoid losses wherever possible. 

What comes next? 

Julie de Cevins: We have built a collective momentum, but we are still only at the beginning of the journey. The examples we have discussed show what can be achieved when climate ambition is connected to day-to-day operational decisions. 

Our next priority is to accelerate execution and embed sustainability even more deeply into the way we operate, invest, innovate and serve our customers. The next phase is not about multiplying isolated initiatives; it is about making climate performance a systematic consideration in major business decisions. 

Our ambition is therefore twofold: to continue reducing our own footprint and to help our customers advance their decarbonization journeys. By combining more efficient operations, lower-carbon transportation and smarter use of resources, we can contribute to a value chain that is more sustainable, more resilient and more competitive.