Carbon Neutrality
Persistent Achieves Carbon Neutrality a Year Ahead of Target
ESG Report 2024
Accelerating Growth, Shaping a Sustainable Tomorrow The Persistent way
BRSR Report
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report
Our Commitments
At Persistent, we are steadfast in our commitment to advancing environmental
Corporate Social Responsibility
Persistent Foundation embodies Persistent Systems' commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility
Our ESG Vision
Reduce GHG emissions using technology solutions
Nurture diverse talent and foster local communities
Create value for stakeholder by integrating ESG with our business
Leadership Message
Message from the Chairman
We believe that the technology industry must be a force for good. We also believe that the technology industry must set higher standards in achieving net-zero and other climate metrics earlier than mandated.
Message from the CEO
We believe that the technology industry must be a force for good. We also believe that the technology industry must set higher standards in achieving net-zero and other climate metrics earlier than mandated.
Message from the COO
We believe sustainable business practices are not just an obligation, but a strategic imperative for long-term success.
Message from the ESG head
The organization has set ambitious, yet achievable ESG goals which are translated into specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound targets.
Message from the Persistent Foundation Chairperson
Over these 15 years, we have impacted over 4.5 lakh lives by investing ₹100 crore in our CSR initiatives Persistent Foundation expresses gratitude to its Board Members, Trustees, Employees and stakeholders.
ESG Highlights FY 2023-24
Environment
42%
Emissions reduced through
2 windmills (2.1 MW each) and
2 MW solar rooftops
44% Renewable energy:
Renewable energy usage across our India locations.
39% of Renewable energy consumed from Wind and Solar across Global Locations.
16% Self-generated Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) and 45% of purchased International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs)
28.3%
Of treated wastewater in owned campuses is used within our facilities
99%
of Waste Recycled
25,000 Trees planted
taking overall count to 121,035 trees
Social
29.5%
Women in workforce
84,000+
participants took part in Well-being initiatives
29,927
Unique Lives impacted through CSR programs
8,118
Volunteers participated in ISR activities
11,388
Hours volunteered in ISR activities
Zero
Accidents
8.2/10
Employee Satisfaction Score (eNPS)
90% Average learning coverage with 72 average learning hours per person
Governance
7/10
Independent Directors on the Board
2/7
Women Independent Directors on the Board
99%
Code of Conduct training coverage
Zero
Data breaches
69 NPS Customer Satisfaction Score(CSAT) Net Promoter Score with 88% response rate
ESG Ratings & Commitment
Persistent has joined United Nations Global Compact as a part of its commitment to being a responsible organization.
S&P Global CSA Score 2024
85/100
As of October 1, 2024
The S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Accessibility (CSA) Score is the S&P Global ESG Score without the inclusion of any modelling approaches.
Persistent has committed to set near- and long-term company-wide emission reductions in line with science-based net-zero with the SBTi.
MSCI ESG Rating 2024 BBB As of 4th October 2024
SES ESG Score 2024 77.4 As of 19th September 2024
ESG and EHS Certifications
- ISO 14001:2015 – Environment Management System
- ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health and Safety Management System
- Independent assurance of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission data for the period FY2023-24
- Independent assurance of ESG disclosures – ESG Report FY2023-24
- Independent assurance of Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) 9 core indicators for the period FY2023-24
- Declaration of achievement of Carbon Neutrality in line with the PAS 2060:2014 standard, for the baseline period of 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024
Recognitions
Golden Peacock Award for excellence in corporate governance
Recognized for “Significant achievement in HR Excellence” at the 14th CII National HR Excellence Award Confluence
Bagged a Gold award under the “Sustainability” category and a Silver award in the “Best Project Corporate” for Ramanujan facility at iNFHRA’s 8th edition of Workplace Excellence Conference & Award
Awarded the prestigious IGBC Green Interior-Platinum Award for Persistent Systems Ramanujan facility in Pune
Won seven Leadership Awards for Facilities Management, Security Management, Environment, Health & Safety, Energy Conservation Initiative, and Infrastructure Management at CEWorldwide’s 149th Procurement, Project Management, Corporate Real Estate, Facilities Management, and 2023 Pune Leadership Award Conference
Act of Compassion Award. Comprehensive care for children affected with Facial Cleft and Palate
Persistent was named by Dun & Bradstreet as one of India’s leading listed ESG entities for 2024
Persistent has been recognized among the Top 50 India's Most Sustainable Companies by Business World
Previous ESG Reports
ESG Report 2023
Delivering Value
for Our People and Planet
ESG Report 2022
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
The World is One Family
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