Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economic Performance
• Procurement Practices
• Energy
• Transport
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Training and Education
• Diversity and Equal Opportunity
• Non-discrimination
• Anti-corruption
• Compliance
• Product and Service Labeling
• Customer Privacy

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced energy consumption from diesel generator from 45% to 16% of total energy consumption.
• Recycled 729 kgs of waste paper.
• Implemented secured PIN-based printers to reduce paper waste.
• Increased the percentage of workforce using public transport or carpooling to 40% (from 48% in FY14).

Social Achievements

• Achieved 31% female workforce (up from 23% in FY14).
• Zero injuries reported in FY15 (compared to 1 in FY14).
• Conducted health camps, talks, and yoga programs for employee well-being.
• Average of 21 hours of training per employee (down from 29 hours in FY14).
• Won 30 awards from external agencies, including 2nd place as Dream Employer of the Year.

Governance Achievements

• Zero incidents of discrimination and corruption reported.
• Compliance with all relevant laws and regulations; no fines or sanctions imposed.
• Launched Collaboration Zone for client interaction and collaboration.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• High energy consumption due to data center operations.
• Significant employee commute time and associated carbon footprint.
• Maintaining high customer satisfaction scores.

Mitigation Strategies

• Energy efficiency measures (fans instead of AC, motion sensors, optimized data center management).
• Shuttle service from nearest train/bus station for 40% of workforce.
• Annual customer satisfaction surveys and client feedback mechanisms.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Vetting of purchases by an independent Purchase Committee

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Core Criteria

Certifications: ISO 27001

Awards & Recognition

• 30 awards from organizations like the World HRD Congress and Asia’s Best Employer Brand Awards

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economic Sustainability
• Environmental Sustainability
• Social Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• 18% decrease in overall energy consumption compared to the previous year.
• Recycled 566 kg of paper and saved 12 trees through ITC’s wealth-out-of-waste program.
• Engaged with Environmentalist Foundation of India (EFI) to clean lakes and ponds around Chennai and restore 3 ponds near the office.

Social Achievements

• Awarded 19 awards by the World HRD Congress, including HR Company of the Year.
• Organized a two-day free medical camp for employees and their families after the Chennai floods.
• Launched initiatives like Aarambh (induction program), Confluence (leadership engagement), TAKE a BREAK, Over a Coffee, and Connect to improve employee engagement.

Governance Achievements

• Complied with all statutory and regulatory requirements, with no fines or sanctions imposed.
• Implemented a zero-tolerance policy for corruption, with no incidents reported.
• Maintained a strong commitment to ethical business conduct guided by the Code of Conduct, Whistle-blower Policy, Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy, and Equal Employment Policy.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Chennai floods caused physical damage to the office, network disruption, and employee displacement.
• Some smaller suppliers might not have sustainability policies and systems in place.
• Decrease in the number of employees using public transport compared to the previous year.

Mitigation Strategies

• HR team ensured employee safety, provided financial support, and arranged rescue for stranded employees.
• Developed a holistic Business Continuity Plan integrated with the Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
• Investing in restoring water bodies in the locality of the office.
• Working with major suppliers to build sustainable systems within their organizations.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Rigorous vetting process for vendors
• Preference for local suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather (Chennai floods)

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Core Criteria

Certifications: ISO 27001

Awards & Recognition

• Most Admired Brand – IT (Asian Customer Engagement Forum)
• 19 awards from World HRD Congress

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Employee well-being
• Environmental sustainability
• Community investment

Environmental Achievements

• Continual improvement of 9% efficiency by optimal cooling of work areas and data centers, preventive maintenance in the UPS and AC plant to ensure efficient working of the equipment, utilization of lights and stand-alone air conditioners only when required and disposal of HW obsolesces.
• TAKE corporate office is outfitted with LED lighting with controls programmed for usage and shut-off with manual override by using motion sensor in the cabins and meeting rooms. Cassette AC round flow of 360° air discharge for optimum energy efficiency and comfort.
• Motion Sensors have been placed in meeting rooms & Cabin areas to control the lighting usage effectively, by turn off the lights when no one is using the room helps to not waste excess energy and improve the environment.

Social Achievements

• Launched ‘TAKE Cares’ initiative to promote health and safety of all stakeholders, including vaccination support for frontline workers, a medical helpline, townhalls and knowledge-sharing sessions by in-house doctors, regular mail communications, and information support for mental and physical health.
• 100% renewal of annuity contracts from Big Pharma, renewed long-term contracts with multiple US Federal Agencies, and added 16 new logos to the customer portfolio.
• Supported over 9 COVID-19 trials.

Governance Achievements

• Established a robust Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, guided and supervised by the Board, with a clearly defined Risk Appetite Statement and a Risk Management Policy.
• Implemented detailed business continuity plan (BCP) measures.
• De-layered the organization to become nimble to customer demands while providing high-value expertise.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 pandemic and corresponding global restrictions deeply affected business operations.
• Substantial part of the business is contact-intensive, making normal operations challenging.
• Supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic.

Mitigation Strategies

• Major decision to shut down EU operations to preserve positive cash flow.
• Focus on Indo-US corridor.
• Cost rationalization, reducing employee costs and SG&A expenses.
• Efficient organization structure.
• Investment in technology and digitalization.
• Adoption of Decentralized Clinical Trials (DCTs).

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Engagement only with socially and ethically conscious organizations.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

• Navitas Life Sciences is Major Contender in Everest Group’s Clinical Development Platforms – Vendor Landscape with Products PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2020
• CEO Insights rated Navitas Life Sciences as one of the Top 10 Clinical Trial Service Providers in India
• Everest Group assesses Navitas Life Sciences as a major contender in their Pharmacovigilance and Complaint Management Operations – Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2021