Climate Change Data

NIIT Learning Systems Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-21, 2021-04 to 2022-03, 2022-04 to 2023-03, 2023-04 to 2024-03)

Reporting Period: 2020-21

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:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Not disclosed

Environmental Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Social Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
  • Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

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

Reporting Period: 2021-04 to 2022-03

Environmental Metrics

Social Achievements

  • Launched a women exclusive scholarship program with a course fee up to Rs. 10,000/- on NIIT Digital’s foundation and placement-assured programs.
  • Special baby-care program, wherein half-day, half-pay leave option is extended for a period of six months for women employees who are new mothers.
  • Gender sensitivity training programs and awareness initiatives are conducted to sensitize and encourage staff towards appropriate behavior at the workplace.
  • Vaccination camps were conducted to enable NIITians and their families to get inoculated.
  • Special paid COVID medical leave was introduced for self-care and family care.
  • A special 5-day paid break was introduced to allow NIITians to spend quality time with family.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain bottlenecks leading to high inflation.
  • The Russia-Ukraine conflict triggered a costly humanitarian crisis and economic slowdown.
  • Covid-19 resulted in the compression of digital adoption and a sharp decline in the consumption of L&D.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Enabled 100% of the workforce to shift to work-from-home protocol.
  • Prioritized support for customers in ensuring the continuity of operations.
  • Transitioned to digital delivery of learning.
  • Launched new innovative offerings.
  • Took strong steps for cash conservation.
  • Implemented strategies for cost rationalization.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable sourcing initiatives

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

  • 72 Brandon Hall Awards
  • Ranked #2 in HRO Today Baker’s Dozen for L&D
  • Leader in Nelson Hall Learning BPS 2021
  • Best Skill Learning Company award
  • 3 Learning Technologies awards
  • 2 LPI Learning awards
  • Training Industry Top 20 Company
  • Training & Education Excellence Award
  • ASSOCHAM Award

Reporting Period: 2022-04 to 2023-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1153.85 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:414.41 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:739.44 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:1881.08 tCO2e
Total Energy Consumption:3937.70 GJ
Water Consumption:6628 KL
Waste Generated:15.775 tons
Carbon Intensity:0.28 grams of CO2/INR (Scope 1 & 2)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change and Energy Management
  • Talent Attraction and Development
  • Employee Health and Safety
  • Data Privacy and Cyber Security
  • Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Customer Concentration

Environmental Achievements

  • Migrated owned data center to the cloud, significantly reducing carbon footprint
  • Phased out old computers with energy-efficient laptops

Social Achievements

  • Employee well-being initiatives with over 50% employee participation in wellness webinars
  • Extended monetary and educational support to children of bereaved families during COVID-19

Governance Achievements

  • Code of Conduct in place to ensure compliance with standards of business practices and legal requirements

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions (strategy in preparation)

Environmental Challenges

  • Cyber threats (malware, social engineering, software supply chain attacks)
  • Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical transitions and crises
Mitigation Strategies
  • Multiple controls in place for data protection (SOD, MFA, disk encryption, USB disablement)
  • Stringent cyber security and data privacy policy
  • Wide base of global partners with ability to source at short intervals

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Procedure in place for sustainable sourcing; Procurement process factors MSME participation and evaluation of environmental standards

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Transition to virtual and hybrid work models

Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03

Environmental Metrics

Scope 1 Emissions:212.56 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1111.60 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:2742.24 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:30% (primary office)
Water Consumption:12515.05 m3/year (India only)
Waste Generated:9.224 tons/year (India only)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Increased reliance on sustainable energy, with 30% of primary office’s energy needs met by in-house solar power
  • Achieved 100% wastewater recycling

Social Achievements

  • Invested in green technology training initiatives
  • Contributed to community development through scholarships and literacy programs
  • Diverse workforce representing 39 nationalities with over 45% women

Governance Achievements

  • Established a vigil mechanism for directors and employees to report genuine concerns

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Prevailing economic uncertainty leading to slowdown in private investments and decision making, causing contraction in consumption of training
  • High interest rates, geopolitical conflicts, and technological disruptions impacting business environments globally
Mitigation Strategies
  • Strong addition of new logos and expansion of wallet share in existing accounts
  • Disciplined approach to cost management and sharp focus on operational efficiency
  • Investments in advanced technologies, particularly in automation and Generative AI

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 13.30% procurement from organizations with published sustainability goals

Responsible Procurement
  • MSME participation
  • Evaluation of environmental standards

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

  • 378 Brandon Hall Awards
  • 20 CLO Awards
  • 10 Learning Technologies Awards
  • 2 ATD Excellence in Practice Awards
  • Ranked #1 in Innovation and Deal size - HRO Today Baker's Dozen Ratings
  • Leader in Nelson Hall NEAT for Learning Services 2023
  • Fosway 9-grid™ for Digital Learning Strategic Leader 2024