NET ZERO & PLANET
This sentiment is echoed by the Global Head of Sustainability at Wipro P . S . Narayan , who outlines his company ’ s E + ESG framework . Narayan , who played a part in the creation of Wipro ’ s sustainability programme and has stewarded it since its inception in 2008 , says the company ’ s sustainability charter is built on the core principle that business and social purpose must reinforce each other to address the key challenges the world faces .
The Indian Big Tech company , which has an energy perspective that encompasses a comprehensive strategy facilitating the integration of the likes of renewable energy adoption , emissions reduction and supplier engagement , is positioning itself as a leader in corporate sustainability and helping others do the same .
“ Our approach constitutes creating economic value in a manner that is ecologically sustainable , socially responsible and based on the bedrock of good governance ,” he says . Wipro ’ s main goals include achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2030 and Scope 3 by 2040 , with an interim target of reducing Scope 3 emissions by 55 % by 2030 , as well as aiming to implement 100 % renewable energy across all Wipro-owned facilities by 2030 . And it doesn ’ t stop there , with Wipro implementing various strategies ,
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