Coforge Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-04 to 2023-03, 2023-04 to 2024-03, 2024)
Reporting Period: 2022-04 to 2023-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1493 tons of CO2 equivalent (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:543 Metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent
Scope 2 Emissions:9483 Metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent
Scope 3 Emissions:23,54 tons
Total Energy Consumption:47,588 Giga Joules
Water Consumption:111,545 kilolitres
Waste Generated:13.85 tons
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Water Conservation
- Waste Management
- Talent & Education
- Governance
- Employee Health & Safety
- Cyber Security
- Diversity Equity & Inclusion
- Community Development
- Code of Ethics
- Green IT
- Supply Chain Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- LEED Platinum Green Building Certification for Coforge Greater Noida campus
- Reduced carbon footprint through various initiatives (details not quantified)
- Migrated from LPG to PNG connection, saving 10-15% on energy consumption
- Converted employee transport fleet from diesel/petrol to CNG
- Implemented sensor-based water taps and lighting systems
- Recycled wastewater for horticulture and flushing
Social Achievements
- Certified as 'Great Place to Work' and 'Best Workplaces for Women India' for the second consecutive year
- Attrition rate of 14.1%, one of the lowest in the industry
- Various CSR initiatives benefiting over 160,000 people
- Employee wellbeing initiatives (details not quantified)
- Bronze Award for Excellence in Employee Retention Strategy
Governance Achievements
- Robust Code of Conduct and Whistle Blower Policy
- Independent Board of Directors with diverse skills and expertise
- Duly constituted Board Committees (Audit, Stakeholders’ Relationship, Nomination & Remuneration, CSR, Risk Management)
- Compliance with SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Carbon neutral by 2030
- Water positive by 2030
- Zero waste by 2030
Environmental Challenges
- Global economic slowdown and recession in some markets
- Supply-side constraints (though easing)
- Climate change
- Water conservation
- Waste management
- Cybersecurity threats
- Employee health and safety
- Governance and risk management
Mitigation Strategies
- Focus on execution-led growth
- Investments in leadership, capabilities, and execution
- Strengthened partnerships with leading platform providers
- Investments in emerging technologies (Web3, Metaverse, low-code/no-code)
- Robust risk management framework
- Implementation of safety protocols and access to healthcare resources
- Robust cybersecurity measures and controls
- Ethical and transparent business practices
- Policies to prevent discrimination and foster inclusivity
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable sourcing practices (17% of inputs sourced sustainably)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: BRSR
Certifications: Great Place to Work, Best Workplaces for Women India, LEED Platinum, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, CMMI Maturity Level Five, ISO 23001
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- All 17 UN SDGs
Coforge's initiatives contribute to all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals
Awards & Recognition
- Great Place to Work
- Best Workplaces for Women India
- Best Use of AI in BFSI
- ET Best Tech Brands 2022
- Economic Times Employee Excellence 2022
- Economic Times Iconic Brands
- Leaders Award for ‘Best Learning Outcome 2022’
- DevOps Project of the Year
- Duck Creek Technologies 2022 Innovation Award
- STPI IT Export Award 2021-22
- First prize in Corporate Garden category at Noida Flower Show
Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:9066 Metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent
Scope 1 Emissions:413 Metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent
Scope 2 Emissions:8688 Metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent
Scope 3 Emissions:5543 Metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent
Renewable Energy Share:10.5%
Total Energy Consumption:47938 GJ
Water Consumption:110385 KL
Waste Generated:24.1 Metric tonnes
Carbon Intensity:0.00000019 Metric tonnes of CO2 / INR
ESG Focus Areas
- Education
- Environment
- Employee Well-being
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Community Development
- Green IT
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced WC flushing capacity from 9 liters to 6 liters per flush
- Converted employee transport fleet from diesel/petrol to CNG in NCR locations
- Utilized rooftop areas for solar energy generation (150KW)
- Transitioned from LPG to PNG for cooking in in-house cafeterias
- Reduced single-use plastic
- Processed food and horticulture waste for manure production
- Disposed of e-waste through government-approved recyclers
- Upgraded AC units to use environmentally friendly refrigerants
- LEED Platinum certified campus
Social Achievements
- Recognised as a “Great Place to Work” for the third consecutive year
- Inaugurated The Coforge Public Library in Noida, India
- Attrition decreased to 11.5%
- Launched a large-scale AI-training program
- Launched Coforge For All (DEI Academy)
- Launched EmpowHER program for women employees
- Conducted various awareness programs and workshops on POSH
Governance Achievements
- Established anti-corruption training for all employees
- Implemented a robust Code of Conduct to prohibit and monitor insider trading
- Conducted pre-meetings of Audit Committee Chairperson with management officials
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Carbon Neutral by 2030
- Water Positive by 2030
- Zero Waste by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Resurgence of a pandemic
- Customers’ technology spending fluctuations
- Demand disruption due to AI and GenAI
- Economic slowdowns
- Resourcing risk
- Cybersecurity risk
- Changing immigration regulations
- Loss of key employees
- Reduced outsourcing budgets
- Developing and expanding service offerings
- Foreign exchange risk
Mitigation Strategies
- Strategies to reduce carbon footprint, including renewable energy and carbon offset programs
- Water conservation strategies, including water usage optimization and rainwater harvesting
- Waste management strategy to reduce waste and recycle materials
- Investing in talent and education, creating a diverse and inclusive workplace
- Implementing ethical and transparent business practices and effective risk management
- Implementing safety protocols and providing access to healthcare resources
- Implementing robust security measures to protect against cyber threats
- Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Engaging in philanthropic initiatives and supporting local businesses
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100%
Responsible Procurement
- Systematic vendor assessment approach including sustainability parameters
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: BRSR
Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, LEED Platinum
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Great Place to Work
- ServiceNow 2024 Emerging Industry Partner of the Year
- LEED Platinum
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:10% by 2025; 50% by 2040 (target)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Waste Management
- Water Management
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Environmental awareness training and education for employees
Governance Achievements
- Established an ESG Committee to review and update the Environmental Sustainability Policy
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Carbon Neutral in operations by 2040; Zero Waste by 2040; Water Positive by 2040; Achieve 50% renewable energy by 2040; Increase share of electric vehicle (EV) in fleet for employee commute to 50% by 2040; Ensure Water Free Sanitation by 2040; Increase non-potable water usage to 75% by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Procure 10% green energy share in total energy consumption by 2025; Increase share of electric vehicle (EV) in fleet for employee commute to 10% by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Periodic vendor/supplier assessment for critical suppliers
Responsible Procurement
- Integration of ESG/Sustainability compliances and parameters as part of registration, onboarding, review, and supplier development processes; Vendor Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed