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