ZS
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:47,051 tCO2e/year (Scope 3 per FTE: 3.43 tCO2e)
Scope 1 Emissions:716 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:816 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:47,051 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:93%
Total Energy Consumption:10,441 MWh/year
Waste Generated:905.31 tons/year (other waste)
ESG Focus Areas
- Ethical operations for a better future
- Equitable opportunities for an innovative workforce
- Health equity for all people and communities
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 63% compared to 2019 baseline
- Reduced Scope 3 GHG emissions per FTE by 57% compared to 2019 baseline
- Achieved 93% renewable electricity usage globally
Social Achievements
- Delivered 731 patient health and equity projects impacting approximately 23 million potential lives
- Invested over $5 million in partnerships addressing health disparities
- Launched Inclusion at Work, a mandatory unconscious bias training program for all ZSers
Governance Achievements
- Received SBTi approval on near-term emissions reduction targets
- Submitted 2045 net-zero target to SBTi for validation
- Established a sustainable procurement function
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net-zero GHG emissions across value chain by 2045
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 48.8% by 2030
- Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions per FTE by 55% by 2030
- Achieve 100% renewable electricity usage globally by 2030
Environmental Challenges
- Maintaining emissions reductions despite increased in-office attendance and business growth
- Increasing representation of women, underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities, veterans, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and other diverse talent
- Managing Scope 3 emissions, which constitute 97% of total emissions
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing local, regional, and global initiatives for emissions reductions
- Investing in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable transportation
- Embedding sustainability criteria into procurement and supplier management
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 18% of total supplier spend underwent a sustainability assessment in 2023
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Sustainability assessments
- Integration of sustainability criteria into IT procurement
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Transition Risks
- Client expectations
- Talent acquisition and retention
- Climate change patterns
- Governance and regulation
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, UN SDGs, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 27017, HITRUST CSF, SOC 2 Type 2, SOC 3
Third-party Assurance: Independent third-party auditor and emissions-reporting expert
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 3
- 7
- 10
- 12
- 13
ZS's initiatives contribute to these SDGs through various environmental, social, and governance programs
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- ZAIDYN Connected Health solutions
Awards & Recognition
- Sustainability Champion Award for Innovation in Responsible Recycling
- Runners-up award for Outstanding Demonstration in Sustainability
- EcoVadis Silver rating
- CDP B rating for climate change
- Human Rights Campaign Equality 100 leader
- ISO 45003 certification (first in India)