CSR & Sustainability: Tech Mahindra to reduce its Greenhouse Gas emissions 50% by 2050

Tech Mahindra Ltd is betting big on sustainability to drive business profitability and has undertaken a thoughtful and comprehensive program to reduce its absolute scopes 1 and 2 GHG (Greenhouse Gas) emissions 22% by 2030 and 50% by 2050, from a 2016 base-year, company said.

The company has installed solar generation at its plants in Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Noida and Chandigarh. Company aiming to leverage technology enabled green solutions to tread on the path of responsible growth, and is actively engaged in various Smart cities project to undertake a modernization drive.

It has recently been recognised for its leadership on climate change and awarded MSP (Microsoft Supplier Program) Sustainability Winner.

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CP Gurnani, MD & CEO of Tech Mahindra, said, “Sustainability is a long-term issue that will require decades of persistence. We are committed to pursue plans that will have long-term impacts on the communities and will lead to a balance between sustainability and overall business profitability”.

Sandeep Chandna, Chief Sustainability Officer said, “We are committed to adopt a strategy which will deliver innovative solutions without adversely affecting the environment. Our emphasis on our green eco-system is seen through our commitment to go carbon neutral, making optimum use of resources and moving towards a low emission technology”.

“As a responsible business entity, Tech Mahindra concentrates on integrating sustainability into all aspects of the business and develops strategies for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) dimensions.”, company said

With a structured stakeholder programme, Tech Mahindra has been able to design strategies and initiatives to build solutions, which not just improve its sustainability credentials but reinforce the overall business philosophy too.