ADS is pleased to announce the launch of our inaugural UK Defence ESG Charter Annual Report – the UK defence industry’s first self-led and binding commitment towards monitoring and assessing its sustainability performance across environmental, social and governance concerns. Join us in celebrating this important milestone and welcoming new Charter signatories. The event will be officially opened by ADS Chief Executive Kevin Craven.
Alongside speeches highlighting the significance of this initiative for the defence industry, the event will cover key findings and trends from three ESG pillars:
- Climate transition and clean tech
- Societal impact
- Governance and ethics
The launch event and signing ceremony taking place just over a year after the Charter was launched provides a platform for industry leaders, ESG supporting partners, as well as government stakeholders to convene and discuss the opportunities of sustainable action within the defence industry whilst reflecting on the baseline that this inaugural report sets.
The UK Defence ESG Charter has seven signatories, who have supported ADS through data and case studies in the composition of this report. The Charter itself has also been shortlisted for the 2025 Trade Association Forum Awards in the category: Environment, Social & Governance Initiative of the Year.
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