New
Delhi, October, 2022.
Tech
Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting, and
business re-engineering services & solutions, today announced its Green
Tuesday initiative that will be implemented across all the Tech Mahindra
campuses in India. As part of the initiative, Tech Mahindra will cut down on
serving meat by 20% at its offices to reduce food-related carbon footprint.
Meat and dairy
production uses 83% of farmland and causes 60% of agriculture’s greenhouse gas
emissions. Through ‘Green Tuesday’, Tech Mahindra will aim to reduce
food-related emissions.
Harshvendra Soin,
Global Chief People Officer & Head – Marketing, Tech Mahindra,
said, “At Tech Mahindra, we are committed to pursue ‘Purpose beyond
Profits’. We have been a forerunner towards delivering innovative solutions to
effectively respond to climate change and drive towards a greener digital economy.
Our ‘Green Tuesday’ initiative is another step towards reducing carbon
footprint and encouraging associates to choose a sustainable lifestyle.”
The organization is
also working closely with partners and customers to help them increase energy
savings, digitize and automate operations, and create collaborative work
environments addressing the need for sustainable practices. This includes
solutions like Micro Grid as a Service, Smart city solutions, Smart grid, Smart
Data Hubs, Smart Street light, Smart bin, Smart Energy Management, and Smart
metering and analytics.
Tech Mahindra is
committed to pursue plans that will have long-term impacts on the communities
and will lead to a balance between sustainability and overall business
profitability. As part of NXT.NOWTM framework, which aims to enhance
‘Human Centric Experience’, Tech Mahindra focuses on investing in emerging
technologies and solutions that enable digital transformation and meet the
evolving needs of the customer.