Environmental, Social and Governance
At Persistent, we view ESG as not only a corporate responsibility, but also a duty that we owe to our people, our planet, and our communities. Persistent embeds ESG into its strategy, decision making, risk management, and employee engagement programme, creating a culture of sustainability that supports openness and collaboration.
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Our Commitments
100% Renewable Energy
We are committed to 100% renewable energy sourcing for our owned India facilities by the middle of FY25.
Net-Zero Commitment
Persistent is committed to setting near- and long-term company-wide emission reductions in line with science-based Net-Zero standards from the SBTI (Science-Based Target Initiative). Our strategy includes immediate actions and long-term initiatives to align with the goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius. We are committed to reach Net-Zero by reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 2050 from the 2024 baseline, demonstrating our proactive approach to emissions reduction.
Commitment to UNGC
Persistent has joined the United Nations Global Compact as a part of its commitment to being a responsible organisation. Participating members align their strategies and operations around universal principles on human rights, labour, the environment, and anti-corruption.
Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) S&P Global ESG Score
Key Achievements
Environment
2 windmills (2.1 MW each)
32667 tCO2e
Emission Reduction
Renewable energy generated from windmills and solar: 62%
Renewable Energy
2 MW solar rooftops 1,356 tCO2e
28.3% of treated wastewater in owned campuses used within our facilities
From that 62%, 44% of renewable energy is consumed within our facilities* *India locations
28.3% of treated wastewater in owned campuses used within our facilities
99% of waste recycled
25,000 trees planted, taking overal count to 121,035 trees
29.5% Women in the workforce
58 Nationalities
45 Specially-abled people
Persistent Run: 8,746 PULSE—Persistent’s Ultra-Large Social Event: 20,848
Persistent Communities: 6,575
Team Building Activities: 8,311
Sports Fest: 1,062
Employee Well-Being No. of participants:
Average employee learning hours: 72
29,927 unique lives impacted 42,717 beneficiaries through CSR programs
Zero accidents
Employee Satisfaction Score: 8.4/10 — Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS)
CSR Spend: INR 19.5 Cr
Guinness World Records: Online video album of people riding bicycles, with 5,098 individual contributions
7/10 Number of Independent Non-Executive Directors on the Board
2/7 Women on the Board of Directors
99% Code of Conduct training coverage
No data breaches reported
Customer Satisfaction Score*: 88% (response rate) *Net Promoter score: 69
Social
Governance
Environment
2 windmills (2.1 MW each)
32667 tCO2e
2 MW solar rooftops 1,356 tCO2e
Emission Reduction
Renewable energy generated from windmills and solar: 62%
From that 62%, 44% of renewable energy is consumed within our facilities* *India locations
28.3% of treated wastewater in owned campuses used within our facilities
99% of waste recycled
25,000 trees planted, taking overal count to 121,035 trees
Social
29.5% Women in the workforce
58 Nationalities
45 Specially-abled people
Persistent Run: 8,746
PULSE—Persistent’s Ultra-Large Social Event: 20,848
Persistent Communities: 6,575
Team Building Activities: 8,311
Sports Fest: 1,062
Guinness World Records: Online video album of people riding bicycles, with 5,098 individual contributions
Employee Well-Being No. of participants:
29,927 unique lives impacted 42,717 beneficiaries through CSR programs
Average employee learning hours: 72
Employee Satisfaction Score: 8.4/10 — Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS)
CSR Spend: INR 19.5 Cr
Governance
7/10 Number of Independent Non-Executive Directors on the Board
2/7 Women on the Board of Directors
99% Code of Conduct training coverage
No data breaches reported
Customer Satisfaction Score*: 88% (response rate) *Net Promoter score: 69
Zero accidents
Environment
42% Emissions reduced through 2 windmills (2.1 MW each) and 2 MW solar rooftops
Renewable Energy
28.3% of treated wastewater in owned campuses is used within our facilities
25,000 trees planted, taking the overall count to 121,035 trees
99% of waste recycled
Social
29.5% Women in the workforce
58 Nationalities
45 Specially-abled people
8,746 Persistent Run participants
20,848 participants in PULSE Persistent’s ultra-large social event
72 Hours
Average employee learning hours
Employee Well-Being
Zero accidents
8.2/10
Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS)
Governance
7/10
Independent Non-Executive Directors on the Board
Customer Satisfaction Score
\ NPS - 69 \ Response rate - 88%
99%
Code of Conduct training coverage
2/7
Independent directors on the Board are women
No data breaches reported
39% of renewable energy consumed from Wind and Solar across Global Locations
Climate Action Goals
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To be Carbon Neutral for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025
To source 100% electricity from renewable sources by 2025
Reduce 30% Scope 3 emissions by 2028
16% self-generated Renewable Energy Certificates (REC)
45% of purchased International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs)
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FY24 Performance Highlights
Our Future-Ready Global Workforce
Persistent University
Environmental, Social and Governance
Persistent Foundation
Client Resilience and Success
FY24 Awards and Analyst Recognitions
Innovation for Resilience and Excellence
Partnering for Future-Ready Solutions
The Persistent Way Forward
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FY24 Performance Highlights
Our Future-Ready Global Workforce
Persistent University
Environmental, Social and Governance
Persistent Foundation
Client Resilience and Success
FY24 Awards and Analyst Recognitions
Innovation for Resilience and Excellence
Partnering for Future-Ready Solutions
The Persistent Way Forward
34th Annual Report 2024
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