NTT DATA, Inc. strengthens its net-zero carbon commitment by signing The Climate Pledge

In a significant move toward environmental responsibility, NTT DATA, Inc. has announced its commitment to The Climate Pledge, a groundbreaking initiative co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism in 2019.

The pledge sets an ambitious target for companies to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, a full decade ahead of the Paris Agreement’s goal of 2050.

At NTT DATA, Inc., a global leader in digital business and IT services, we’re aligning our business strategies with our corporate sustainability goals, emphasizing our Prosperity Positive, Planet Positive and People Positive pillars.

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What does The Climate Pledge entail?

More than 560 organizations have now signed The Climate Pledge, sending an important signal that there will be rapid growth in demand for products and services that help reduce carbon emissions.

Signatories agree to:

1. Measure and report greenhouse gas emissions: Regularly track and report their greenhouse gas emissions to ensure transparency and accountability.
2. Implement decarbonization strategies: Make real business changes and innovate to reduce carbon emissions, including by improving energy efficiency, using renewable energy and reducing material usage.
3. Neutralize remaining emissions: Use additional, quantifiable, real, permanent and socially beneficial offsets to achieve net-zero annual carbon emissions by 2040.

The NTT DATA, Inc. sustainability strategy

Our sustainability strategy is built on three core pillars:

1. Prosperity Positive: This pillar addresses the potential for our business and society to grow using sustainable services and solutions in the NTT DATA, Inc. value chain. Our goal is to increase our revenue from sustainable-by-design services and products. 
2. Planet Positive: We’re committed to delivering net-zero emissions across our data centers by 2030, our offices by 2035 and our value chain by 2040. This demonstrates our leadership in regenerative practices and environmental stewardship.
3. People Positive: We use our digital capabilities to improve the livelihoods of diverse communities and foster an equitable, inclusive society. We engage all our employees in sustainability initiatives to drive meaningful behavioral change.

Our sustainability efforts

We have already made substantial progress on our sustainability journey. Some of the key initiatives include:

• Transitioning to renewable energy: We’re shifting our operations to renewable energy sources to reduce our carbon footprint.
• Optimizing energy efficiency: We’re implementing energy-efficient practices across our facilities and operations to minimize resource consumption.
• Creating a sustainable supply chain: We’re working toward a more sustainable supply chain by collaborating with partners who share our environmental values.

By joining The Climate Pledge, we’re not only amplifying our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also committing to work collaboratively with other global signatories to drive innovation and sustainable practices.

A message from the CEO

“We are running out of time to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, and the future demands bold action,” said Abhijit Dubey, CEO of NTT DATA, Inc. “At NTT DATA, Inc., sustainability is embedded in our DNA, and we believe it is a shared responsibility. By joining The Climate Pledge, we are committing to accelerated action and innovation to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. We are excited to collaborate with the global community of signatories to share knowledge and best practices to build a better future for the generations to come.”

Looking ahead

NTT DATA, Inc. is dedicated to leading by example and inspiring other organizations to take similar steps. Our commitment to The Climate Pledge is a testament to our belief in the power of collective action and the importance of sustainability in business.

As we move toward a more sustainable future, we will continue to innovate and implement strategies that benefit both the planet and its people.  

Join us in supporting NTT DATA, Inc.’s mission to create a sustainable and prosperous world for all. Together, we can make a difference.

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