ESG Report FY 2025
Re(AI)magining a sustainable future
BRSR Report FY 2025
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report
Carbon Neutrality
Persistent Achieves Carbon Neutrality
Our Commitments
At Persistent, we are steadfast in our commitment to advancing environmental objectives and preserving our planet.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Persistent Foundation embodies Persistent Systems' commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility
Our ESG Vision
Reduce GHG emissions using technology solutions
Nurture diverse talent and foster local communities
Create value for stakeholder by integrating ESG with our business
Leadership Message
Message from the Chairman
While we are proud of what we've achieved, we know there's still much more to do. We are determined to keep progressing on this journey and will share what we have learned with employees, vendors, and partners to accomplish even more.
Message from the CEO
Our theme, Re(AI)magining a Sustainable Future, embodies our dedication to leveraging AI’s transformative power to drive growth, inclusivity, and environmental stewardship.
Message from the CFO
At Persistent Systems, corporate governance is regarded as essential for delivering long-term value to stakeholders. Governance is seen not only as a regulatory requirement but also as a strategic foundation that promotes transparency, accountability, and sustainable growth.
Message from the COO
In FY 2024-25, Persistent Systems took a significant step toward reducing our carbon footprint by committing to a net-zero future. This commitment is underscored by our greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets, which have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring alignment with a 1.5°C pathway.
Message from the ESG head
Over the past year, we have strengthened our ESG framework, ensuring that governance excellence, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility are deeply embedded in our growth trajectory.
Message from the Persistent Foundation Chairperson
Over the last 16 years, what began as a commitment to serve has now become a movement – one that continues to grow in impact, scope, and scale.
ESG Highlights FY 2024-25
Environment
Carbon Neutrality
Achieved for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions as per
ISO 14068-1:2023
Net-Zero by 2050
Near-Term and Long-term targets approved by SBTi
53.4%
of Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions reduced from FY2024 baseline
62.79%
India Renewable Energy
56.83%
Global Renewable Energy
100%
Recycling of wastewater in owned campuses
35%
of treated wastewater from owned campuses is reused within our facilities
99%
of waste recycled
35,795
trees planted taking overall count to 156,830 trees
93%
of our global facility area is certified for
ISO 14001:2015
Environmental Management System
Social
29.85%
Women in workforcee
98,116
Participants engaged in well-being initiatives
94 Hours
Average learning hours per Full Time Employee (FTE)
94.1%
Learning Coverage
8.1/10 eNPS
Employee Satisfaction Score
52,451
Lives impacted through CSR programs
11,507
Hours of volunteering
9,577
Volunteers participated in ISR activities
INR 217.78 Mn
CSR Spent
93%
of our global facility area is certified for
ISO 45001
Occupational Health and Safety Management System
Zero
Accidents
Governance
7/9
Non-Executive Independent Directors
2/9
Women Independent Directors on the Board
97%
Code of Conduct training (employees including contractors)
Zero
Data breaches
ISO 27001
Information security management & Data privacy
ISO 22301
Business continuity
Annual Customer Satisfaction (CSAT)
Net Promoter Score (NPS):
59 with 81% engagement
Project Level Customer Satisfaction (PSAT)
NPS: 83 with 81% engagement
ESG Ratings & Commitment
NSE ESG Ratings FY2024 is 77
Persistent included among the top 10% in the S&P Global 2025 Sustainability Yearbook
Persistent is a proud constituent of Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World)
Persistent's near- and long-term company-wide emission reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with science-based net-zero goals
S&P Global CSA Score 2024 85/100 As of October 1, 2024 The S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Accessibility (CSA) Score is the S&P Global ESG Score without the inclusion of any modelling approaches
SES ESG Score as of 19th September 2024 is 77.4
Persistent has joined United Nations Global Compact as a part of its commitment to being a responsible organization
MSCI ESG rating as of 4th October 2024 is BBB
ESG and EHS Certifications
Carbon Neutrality Verification
Independent Assurance of Carbon Neutrality Compliance according to ISO 14068-1:2023 for FY2024-25
Carbon Neutrality Verification
