CIMA+ Cuts GHG Emissions by 31%, Expands SDG-Aligned Revenue — CIMA+

Event summary

CIMA+ reduced total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 31% compared to its 2019 baseline and earned Gold Status in Canada's Net-Zero Challenge.
The firm developed a methodology to measure project contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with 64.2% of revenue now supporting SDGs.
CIMA+ launched Strategic Consulting and Advisory Services focused on sustainability and decarbonization for public and private organizations.
The company supported hundreds of Canadian organizations through donations, sponsorships, community partnerships, and employee volunteering initiatives.

The big picture

CIMA+'s 2025 ESG Report underscores a strategic shift in the consulting engineering sector toward sustainability-driven business models. As regulatory pressures and client expectations for decarbonization intensify, firms like CIMA+ are positioning themselves as leaders in sustainable infrastructure and advisory services. The firm's progress in reducing GHG emissions and aligning revenue with SDGs highlights its commitment to integrating ESG principles across operations and client projects.

What we're watching

Decarbonization Strategy: How CIMA+ will sustain its 31% GHG emissions reduction and achieve further progress toward net-zero goals.
Market Demand: Whether the firm's Strategic Consulting and Advisory Services can capitalize on growing demand for sustainability solutions among public and private organizations.
SDG Integration: The pace at which CIMA+ can expand its SDG-aligned revenue beyond the current 64.2% as more clients prioritize sustainable engineering projects.