SDG OF INFOSYS

Infosys is a leading provider of consulting, technology, and outsourcing and next-generation

services. We enable our clients in 45 countries to renew and simplify their existing
technology landscapes, and partner with them in designing and implementing new
technology-based solutions to their most complex problems in a dynamic business
environment. From engineering to application development, knowledge management and
business process management, we help our clients find the right problems to solve, and to
solve these effectively. Our team of 200,000+ innovators across the globe is differentiated by
the imagination, knowledge and experience, across industries and technologies that we bring
to every project we undertake.

At Infosys, our work reflects the fundamental importance of inclusivity, openness and s
commitment towards the society and environment. These values have been our driving force
from the beginning. As an organization that takes a keen interest in societal issues, we are
ever mindful about making a difference in the communities where we work and live – from
bridging the gender divide in the workforce to reinforcing client sustainability to reducing
environmental impact. Contributing to the world around us by reaching out to the
communities in the regions where we operate has always been integral to our corporate social
responsibility. The Infosys Foundation takes pride in working with the poorest sections of
society, while the Infosys Foundation USA promotes science and math education in schools
in the U.S. The Infosys Science Foundation continues to encourage scientists and researchers
through its annual awards. Campus Connect, our flagship program, focuses on improving the
employability of engineering graduates across the country. We also continue to strive towards
inclusive growth and environmental stewardship by promoting a spirit of volunteerism
among our employees.
Reporting cycle
Our sustainability strategy informs responsible business practices. We work with our internal
and external stakeholders to define our sustainability strategy and goals. Our sustainability
agenda focuses on social, environment and economic dimensions and is guided by our value
system which motivates our attitudes and actions. Our core values are Client Value,
Leadership by Example, Integrity and Transparency, Fairness and Excellence, known as C-
LIFE. Sustainability goals are part of our corporate scorecard. These goals are further

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cascaded to the leaders of business units and enabler functions with the requisite authority to
execute them. Our COO is head of the Sustainability Council and reviews progress on
sustainability actions through periodic reviews with department heads. The Management’s
discussion and analysis section in our Annual Report highlights strategic priorities to achieve
our economic, social and environmental goals across short, medium and long-term horizons.
We review progress on material aspects concerning our stakeholders on a regular basis and
communicate this through appropriate channels. Periodic discussions and reviews with the
Board and its committees, the senior management and other stakeholders across the
organization help us work consistently towards fulfilling the expectations of our direct and
indirect stakeholders. This apart, our enterprise-wide risk management framework monitors
social and environmental risks on a quarterly basis. The Corporate Sustainability team works
in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders under the guidance of the
Sustainability Council, to institutionalize sustainability policies, processes and practices. We
report goals, progress and management of these material aspects / topics in our corporate
reports – the Annual report and the Sustainability Report – available on www.infosys.com.
Corporate Social Responsibility
As a socially responsible organization, we are committed to work for the upliftment of the
community. Our work is predominantly focused on education and the creation of economic
development through direct and indirect investment of time, effort and funds. Our community
engagement channels can be broadly classified into four streams:
• Grant making
• Organization-led projects
• Employee-driven initiatives
• Community sabbaticals
We encourage personal volunteering efforts and promote a culture of responsible citizenship.
Grant making. Our grant making interventions are well thought out and aimed at bringing
lasting transformation for our end beneficiaries. We also ensure that our philanthropic efforts
are inclusive and reach the most deserving and under-served communities to reduce social
inequity. The Foundations and Trusts that uphold our grant making initiatives are detailed in
the following sections.
This year the quantity of computers donated amounts to 59.10 T which in earlier years has
been included in e-waste. We did not have any significant spills during fiscal
2017.BiodiversityIn our endeavour to conserve and promote biodiversity, we plant diverse
species of trees native to the region to support local fauna. Native species require less water

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for growth and also provide a feeding and nesting ground for avian birds. This fiscal, we have
planted 63,066 trees across our campuses.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a collection of 17 global goals set by
the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 for the year 2030. In September 2015, the
General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development that includes 17
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Building on the principle of “leaving no one
behind”, the new Agenda emphasizes a holistic approach to achieving sustainable
development for all.

The 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) to transform our world:

GOAL 1: No Poverty
GOAL 2: Zero Hunger
GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being
GOAL 4: Quality Education
GOAL 5: Gender Equality
GOAL 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
GOAL10: Reduced Inequality
GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
GOAL 13: Climate Action
GOAL 14: Life below Water
GOAL 15: Life on Land
GOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
GOAL 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal

1. Life Below Water:

Samarpan, the CSR team of Infosys, Bangalore supported Swami Vivekananda Integrated
Rural Health Centre (a unit of Sri Ramakrishna Sevashrama) in drought relief by providing
fodder and water to Pavagada, in Karnataka. The program was funded by Infosys
Foundation.Samarpan worked with Swami Vivekananda Integrated Rural Health Centre to
build RO water plants in and around Pavagada schools, hospitals, bus stations. Water is

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 provided at a very low cost under Jaladhare and the PavanaGanga projects. 25,000 litres of
drinking water was transported by tankers to 26 villages around Pavagada and this benefited
1 lakh people every day. Along with RO units, ponds were cleaned and water troughs were
created to satisfy the thirst of wildlife in the nearby forest.

2. Quality Education:

Arpan, the CSR wing of Infosys, Chandigarh has an annual sponsorship program where
economically weaker students are identified and sponsored through school and college. The
program started in 2014 when Arpan identified educational institutes which believed in
providing quality education to all sections of society. Under this program Arpan conducts
annual awareness to facilitate admissions of students to nursery classes in premier schools of
Chandigarh. Below are the highlights of the program. 32 students are being fully sponsored
by Arpan across multiple schools in Chandigarh. The motive, to ensure that malnutrition and
other health-related ailments do not hamper the education of the students in the Arpan
Education program. This program has improved the overall attendance in the class room.
This initiative covers:

 Maintaining hygiene: Programs covering menstrual hygiene, home hygiene, disease

prevention such as malaria, dengue, etc. were conducted and impacted 100+ families
 Developing slum areas: This resulted in the placement of mobile toilets which
benefited 2000+ families
 Providing safe fuel for kitchens: Was a 3-month long program to sponsor
economically weaker sections with LPG cylinders and fuel systems. Over 15 families were
benefitted by LPG connections
 Increasing penetration of govt. schemes: Regular awareness drive on various
government schemes such as the Ujjwala Yojna, vaccination programs, etc. were provided
Another feather in Arpan’s cap was the creation of the Shakti Club (Women Club in Shastry
Nagar). For the last six months, its focus has been to create awareness on menstrual hygiene
and safe disposal of sanitary pads. The Jagriti initiative was powered by over 30 volunteers.
Literacy Program Reaches 1700 studentsPadhai, a literacy program of Arpan, the CSR wing
of Infosys, Chandigarh aims to bridge the knowledge gap of students in the Union Territory.
Evening classes were started in the Shastry Nagar slum and Manimajra. This program, with
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 around 100 volunteers, benefits around 300 students. Volunteers teach for two hours every
evening for five days a week. Other supplementary programs running in these areas include:

 Literacy classes for the elderly

 Special classes for students of Standard 5 and above on weekends to prepare them for
entrance exams
 Weekend computer classes to promote digital education
 Classes for students of 10th, 11th, and 12th Standards to help them with their board
exams
 Extracurricular activities and an annual cultural event to boost the confidence of
students by providing them with a platform to showcase their talent
 School and college admissions for students through sponsorship programs
3. Good Health and Well Being:
Our employees are our most valuable assets, and as an organization committed to ensuring
their well-being, we have put in place a comprehensive program to address concerns about
employee health and the impact of work stress on our employees and their families. The goal
of the Health Assessment and Lifestyle Enrichment (HALE) initiative at Infosys is to
optimize the triad of employee health, quality of life and work environment, leading to a rise
in employee productivity and morale, which in turn would sharpen the company’s
competitive edge in the marketplace.

4. Affordable and clean energy.

When Infosys adds infrastructure to its campuses, one of the primary considerations is to save
energy. Our comprehensive Green Building strategy ensures that we employ the best
practices in construction, electrification and plumbing services.While providing a platform
for showcasing the success stories in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)
space in India, the award aims at setting new industry benchmarks by identifying and
honouring commercial buildings that achieve excellence in energy conservation in the Indian
subcontinent. These iconic projects not only set standards for energy efficiency and
sustainability, but also encourage industry peers to utilize the knowledge for further
explorations in the HVAC industry.

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Best practices in place. Our EC-53 buildings have been recognized for its combination of
innovation and excellence in building design and operation. Having already been certified
with the highest platinum rating by LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design),
sustainability measures are an integral part of the design right from the concept stage of the
building. These include the building envelope, innovative cooling system, energy metering,
automation, and continuous performance monitoring. The important features of the building
are:

 The building’s Energy Performance Index (EPI) is 50-60% less than that of
conventional building. EPI is a key performance indicator for comparing energy
efficiency of a building.
 The building uses the radiant cooling system, developed in-house by our Green
Initiatives team. A patent has been filed for the technology.
 Fully insulated envelope with high-performance glass for reducing heat gain and
proper shading to avoid glare and admit ample natural daylight into the interiors.
 LED lighting has been used throughout the building to ensure low energy
consumption and low maintenance requirements.
 10% of the building’s energy requirement is met through a rooftop solar photovoltaic
(PV) plant. The unique feature of the plant is that it consists of five different solar
technologies of equal capacity on the same roof. This makes for a very accurate
comparison between different technologies for similar conditions.
 Efficient fixtures and rainwater harvesting have reduced our fresh water demand.
 Waste is segregated at building level. Wet waste is sent to biogas plant/composting
and dry waste is sent for recycling.
 We recycle and reuse 100% waste water for flushing and irrigation.
 We continuously monitor performance through our Building Management System
(BMS) to ensure efficient operation of the building systems. Smart algorithms defined
in the BMS make sure that the systems ramp up/down based on requirement.

5. Gender equality.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to providing a work environment free

of discrimination and harassment of any kind. Equal opportunity and fair treatment is part of

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our Code of Conduct to which all employees subscribe. To ensure our efforts have a sharp
focus, we prioritized three areas for our Diversity and Inclusivity (D&I) efforts – gender,
disability and nationality. Tightly integrated with our larger people strategy, our D&I goals
for 2020 include:15% non-Indian nationals in the workforce. In this space we are building
collaborative cultures, to start with. A safe and comfortable workplace for employees with
disability 25% women in leadership

6. Industry, innovation and infrastructure.

Infosys has been awarded the LEED EBOM (Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design - Existing Building Operation & Maintenance) Platinum certification by the United
States Green Building Council (USGBC) for our Mysore, Chennai, and Chandigarh
campuses. The Pune Phase- 2 campus and the Hyderabad Gachibowli campus were rated last
year and received this distinction. Infosys now has 18.25 million square feet of highest rated
green buildings - out of which 16.9 million square feet are LEED Platinum rated and 1.35
million square feet are GRIHA 5-star rated buildings. The LEED Green Building Rating
System is a globally accepted benchmark for design, construction, and operation of high-
performance green buildings. Infosys has the largest building area as LEED Platinum
certified in the IT office space category. To make its campuses sustainable and resource
efficient, Infosys has followed a two pronged strategy since 2008 - to design new buildings to
the highest energy efficiency standards and implement deep retrofits in old buildings. During
the journey towards LEED certification, Infosys demonstrated success and leadership in
implementing sustainable operations strategies on existing buildings.

7. Sustainable cities and communities.

Over 1,000 Infosys volunteers are working on the Clean India campaign.
Clean India, officially launched by Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, on October 2,
2014, aims to realize the vision of a ‘Clean India’ by October 2, 2019, the 150th birth
anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Infosys has pitched in with 1,000 volunteers for the
initiative. In Bangalore, our volunteers are working with the local community to create
awareness about the importance of garbage segregation so that bio-degradable waste does not
reach landfills. Our Bhubaneswar volunteers are working with the local community to

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improve sanitation and hygiene. In Hyderabad, Chennai and Pune, volunteers have been
conducting cleaning drives in several parts of the city.

8. Decent work and Economic Growth:

When Infosys adds infrastructure to its campuses, one of the primary considerations is to save
energy. Our comprehensive Green Building strategy ensures that we employ the best
practices in construction, electrification and plumbing services. In recognition of our efforts,
the EC-53 building in our extended Bangalore campus has been honoured with the Hall of
Fame award for 2017 by ACREX (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Expo) India. ACREX
India is an annual exhibition organized by the Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating and
Air Conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE). The exhibition is primarily focused on air
conditioning and also features diverse building engineering services that include electrical
and plumbing services, building automation, and the cold chain industry. Exhibitors and
participants from across the world attend this event. While providing a platform for
showcasing the success stories in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) space
in India, the award aims at setting new industry benchmarks by identifying and honoring
commercial buildings that achieve excellence in energy conservation in the Indian
subcontinent. These iconic projects not only set standards for energy efficiency and
sustainability, but also encourage industry peers to utilize the knowledge for further
explorations in the HVAC industry

.9. Clean Water and Sanitation:

We installed pressure compensating aerators (PCA) and washers in our faucets. These small
fittings act as flow restrictors by offering a uniform flow rate of 0.5 gpm. During the fiscal
year 2015, we had installed over 25,000 PCAs in our campuses. Adopting new technologies
and practices and monitoring their effectiveness at our command centre have given us the
confidence to challenge widely-followed water consumption standards. 

10. Responsible Consumption and Production:

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On our renewables journey, our initial experimentation began with our first solar installation
at the Jaipur campus. Through continued research and experiments, we evaluated several
technologies at subsequent installations and at our live-lab at the Bangalore campus. Armed
with valuable learning and confident of achieving our goal of sourcing 100% of our
electricity from renewable, we installed a 6.6 MW solar photo-voltaic (PV) plant at our
Pocharam campus in Hyderabad. This state-of-the-art installation is capable of generating 12
million units (kWh) annually and has helped to completely offset our electricity consumption
at Hyderabad campus, and is in fact running at a surplus. Today, Infosys is a forerunner
among corporate to adopt solar energy as one of its key renewable energy sources.

While a plant of similar capacity as our Hyderabad solar plant would typically generate
4,300-4,800 units per MW per day, we have realized an unprecedented generation of 5,000-
6,000 units per MW per day through an innovation that is the first-of-its kind in the solar PV
industry. Our solar PV plant has an innovative design that uses two PV technologies –
Polycrystalline silicon and Copper Indium Selenide (CIS) thin film. One of the unique
aspects of the design is that these technologies are installed using two different types of
installation – fixed tilt and single axis tracker based system. In the fixed tilt system, all the
solar modules face southwards at a common angle to ensure that the maximum number of
sunny days is utilized to generate energy. In the single axis tracker system, the solar modules
face the sun directly throughout the day from east to west. A 100% self-powered tracker
moves along the sun’s movement the entire day. Since the climatic conditions at Hyderabad
combines both clear sky days and cloudy days, our PV technologies make the best use of the
climate, thereby increasing the energy yield. Additionally, we have created high-accuracy
weather stations that help us verify actual radiation and actual generation to ensure that the
solar PV plant functions at its highest efficiency levels.

11. Quality Education:

The Infosys Foundation promotes primary education among underprivileged children through
global partnerships. With the objective of encouraging students to pursue further studies and
research across disciplines, especially in mathematics and science, Infosys Foundation has
partnered with Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI). The grants from the Foundation have
enabled the institution to enhance its infrastructure along with certain basic necessities for all

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students. Infosys Foundation started the Spark-IT program in September 2014. Specifically
for engineering students, the three-month course aimed to provide technology and
communication skills training to those who consistently performed well academically.

The program received a tremendous response and attracted applicants from all over the
country. Infosys Foundation also tied up with a number of institutes in Delhi, Hyderabad, and
Pune in order to gain a wider reach.

Our suggestions which company can follow other Sustainable Development Goals are:

 Abolishment of Poverty:

 Poverty may cause disability through malnutrition, poor healthcare, and dangerous
living conditions. Case studies in developing countries show that higher disability
rates are associated with higher rates of illiteracy, poor nutritional status, lower
immunization coverage, and lower birth weight, higher rates of unemployment and
underemployment, and lower occupational mobility.

 Disability can cause poverty by preventing the full participation of persons with
disabilities in the economic and social life of their communities, especially if the
appropriate supports and accommodations are not available. The high numbers of
persons with disabilities who are disproportionately represented among the world’s
most marginalized groups have a profound significance with respect to the
implementation of the SDGs.

 Eighty per cent of persons with disabilities live in developing countries, and the
failure to include and integrate them in all development activities will mean failure to
achieve the SDGs.

 Elimination of Hunger:

 Increase investment, including through enhanced international cooperation, in rural

infrastructure, agricultural research and extension services, technology development
and plant and livestock gene banks in order to enhance agricultural productive
capacity in developing countries.

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  In particular least developed countries Correct and prevent trade restrictions and
distortions in world agricultural markets, including through the parallel elimination of
all forms of agricultural export subsidies and all export measures with equivalent
effect, in accordance with the mandate of the Doha Development Round.
 Adopt measures to ensure the proper functioning of food commodity markets and
their derivatives and facilitate timely access to market information, including on food
reserves, in order to help limit extreme food price volatility.
 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions:

Many regions of the world continue to suffer untold horrors as a result of armed conflict or
other forms of violence that occur within societies and at the domestic level. Advances in
promoting the rule of law and access to justice are uneven. However, progress is being made
in regulations to promote public access to information, albeit slowly, and in strengthening
institutions upholding human rights at the national level.

 Climate Action:

Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural

disasters in all countries Integrate climate change measures into national policies,
strategies and planning Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional
capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning
Implement the commitment undertaken by developed-country parties to the United
Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to a goal of mobilizing jointly $100
billion annually from all sources to address the needs of developing countries in the
context of meaningful mitigation actions and transparency on implementation and fully
operationalize the Green Climate Fund through its capitalization as soon as possible
Promote mechanisms for raising capacity for effective climate change-related planning
and management in least developed countries and small island developing States,
including focusing on women, youth and local and marginalized communities.

 Partnership to Achieve the goal:

Strengthen domestic resource mobilization, including through international support to

developing countries, to improve domestic capacity for tax and other revenue collection
Mobilize additional financial resources for developing countries from multiple sources Assist

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developing countries in attaining long-term debt sustainability through coordinated policies
aimed at fostering debt financing, debt relief and debt restructuring, as appropriate, and
address the external debt of highly indebted poor countries to reduce debt distress Adopt and
implement investment promotion regimes for least developed countries.

 Life on Land:

 Ensure the conservation of mountain ecosystems, including their biodiversity, in order to

enhance their capacity to provide benefits that are essential for sustainable development Take
urgent and significant action to reduce the degradation of natural habitats, halt the loss of
biodiversity and to protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species Promote fair and
equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources and promote
appropriate access to such resources, as internationally agreed Take urgent action to end
poaching and trafficking of protected species of flora and fauna and address both demand and
supply of illegal wildlife products.

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