LTIMindtree Bags 2.8 Water Positive Index By GCEES For FY 2022-2023

Technology consulting and digital solutions company, LTIMindtree on Wednesday notified being certified as 'Water Positive', marking its commitment to sustainability and responsible corporate citizenship.

The company has achieved its 2030 target this year and has been provided with a '2.8 Water Positive Index' by Green Carbon Energy & Environment Services (GCEES) for the financial year 2022-2023. 

Paneesh Rao, Chief Sustainability Officer, LTIMindtree said, “At LTIMindtree, our Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) vision reflects our commitment to environmental stewardship, talent development and community care while pursuing sustainable growth.”

He said our goals are aligned with those of the United Nations’ SDGs as we understand the environmental and economic impact that the impending crises can cause. Our efforts have been continuous and consistent and we are honoured to be certified as a water positive organisation. 

Rao emphasised we will continue our present initiatives and bring in newer ones to make a significant impact on the environmental crises.

LTIMindtree underlined its alignment of sustainability goals and targets with UN SDGs and stressed its working on Sustainable Development Goal 6, indicating targets viz. 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, and 6.6 that comprise improving water quality, wastewater treatment, and safe reuse, increasing water-use efficiency and ensuring freshwater supplies, implementing Integrated Water Resources Management and protecting and restoring water-related ecosystems. 

The company’s assessment and certification by GCEES fulfill the requirements of ISO 14046:2014 (Environmental Management Footprint – principles, requirements, and guidelines). The study is a standalone assessment and not a part of a life cycle assessment, fulfilling the requirements of ESG and SROI principles.