Introduction

Preparing for a low-carbon future

As our business develops, environmental considerations remain a priority, and we are committed to reducing our operational impact. We have incorporated a precautionary approach towards risk identifications and continuously work on programmes to conserve natural resources and reduce our emissions. Our Environmental Management System ensures that we adhere to national and international standards and our own policy commitments.

We recognise climate change as one of the major challenges of our time. Protecting the environment from further deterioration and preserving our natural resources are the two most pressing needs of the hour. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions hold out enormous possibilities to reduce carbon emissions globally and help the shift towards a circular economy. Increasing use of Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning is making it possible to monitor and mitigate climate change. As a digital ecosystem enabler, we are expediting these processes while doing everything possible to enhance resource conservation.

Our commitments towards environmental sustainability are elaborated in our Environment Policy and includes our aspirations as well.

Environment Policy

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major facilities in India are ISO 14001:2015 certified

We implement our environmental strategy through the Environmental Management System (EMS) that is in conformance to ISO 14001:2015 standard. As most of our international operation facilities are on lease and, house a smaller number of employees and infrastructure, we feel the need to minimise our environmental footprint to a greater extent in India. In this regard, all our 14 major facilities in India are ISO 14001:2015 certified. Periodic review of the EMS to validate its certification ensures that our policy commitments are upheld in our operations with principles of continual improvement, and we are compliant with all relevant national and regional laws. During the reporting period, only one environmental incident of medium category was reported. No other instance of non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations was reported for FY 2020-21.

Case study - Diesel spill

CDP 2020

received ‘A-’ leadership score for implementing best practices in sustainability for climate change

23 mn kWh

of RE usage globally

62% (8.9 mn kWh)

Renewable Energy (RE) enhancement globally

7.6 mn kWh (4%)

power consumption reduced globally due to energy conservation projects and implementation of business continuity plans

19% decrease

in water consumption due to water conservation efforts