MONTREAL, Oct. 23, 2024 /CNW/ - CIMA+, one of the largest private consulting engineering firms in Canada, has been awarded a consulting contract for the electrification of Purolator's transportation fleet, marking one of the most significant projects of this nature in Canada. CIMA+ will support Purolator in planning the transition, completing the detailed engineering, upgrading the utilities' interconnection, and supporting the company in its construction and deployment of the charging infrastructure in Purolator's warehouses across the country.
As part of the company's largest network investment in its 63 years of operation, Purolator's environmental sustainability roadmap includes plans to electrify approximately 60% of its last-mile delivery vehicles and reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by 2030.
"Our multidisciplinary team of professionals, including Jean-François Veilleux, recently recognized as one of Canadian Consulting Engineer's Top 10 Under 40, brings unparalleled expertise and dedication to this project." said Anaïssia Franca, Director, Transportation Electrification, CIMA+. "We are proud to support the transformation of transportation infrastructure across Canada," added Mrs. Franca.
"Our collaboration with Purolator on this project highlights our commitment to sustainable and innovative engineering solutions. Our team's leadership and vision are instrumental in driving this project forward, which reflects the calibre of talent at CIMA+," added Suzanne Demeules, Executive Vice President, Transportation, CIMA+.
This groundbreaking project highlights CIMA+'s expertise in transportation electrification. Our approach encompasses planning and deployment, delivering a seamless transition for clients.
About CIMA+
CIMA+ provides complete consulting engineering services in the areas of Energy and Resources, Infrastructure, Transportation, Buildings, Project Management, Operational and Digital Technologies (including Telecommunication Systems), and Earth and Environment. The search for excellence has been part of our DNA since our founding in 1990, and our teams draw on decades of experience acquired across Canada to deliver quality projects that meet our clients' expectations. This commitment to excellence and quality has allowed CIMA+ to rank among the largest private consulting engineering firms in the country. Today, with over 35 offices across Canada, CIMA+ employs more than 3,200 people, most of whom share ownership in the company.
Our multidisciplinary team is driven by a shared passion to deliver sustainable solutions that make our world a better place.
From our Board of Directors to the communities we serve, our commitment to people is evident in our drive to innovate, in the projects we carry out and in every action we take.
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