๐ Established: 1968 as part of the Tata Group; corporatized on April 1, 2004.
๐ Position: One of Asiaโs largest IT service firms and the largest IT employer in India.
๐ Global Reach:
Workforce: 371,000+ consultants in 45+ countries.
Revenue: $16.5 billion (as of March 31, 2016).
๐ Industry Segments: Financial services, telecom, energy, government, media, and more.
Environmental Initiatives ๐ฑ
TCS champions sustainability with innovative practices for a greener future:
๐ณ Carbon Footprint Management:
Achieved a 43.6% reduction in GHG emissions (Scope 1 + Scope 2) since 2008.
Reduced emissions by 7% compared to the previous year.
โป๏ธ Sustainable Waste Management:
Introduced biogas generation, vermicomposting, and organic waste converters.
Target: Achieve โzero waste to landfillโ status by 2027.
๐ข Green Buildings & IT:
Leveraging renewable energy and enhancing operational efficiency for reduced impact.
Achievements ๐
Avoided 796 tCO2e GHG emissions through sustainable practices.
Produced renewable energy resources, yielding monetary benefits.
Featured in โThe Newsweek Green Rankingsโ, becoming the first Indian company to appear on the list.
Outperformed Infosys with a score of 56.10%.
Future Goals ๐ฏ
Reduce Scope 2 emissions (per capita) by 50%.
Halve the carbon footprint (per capita) by 2020.
Conclusion ๐
TCS sets a benchmark for sustainable business practices by seamlessly blending growth with environmental responsibility. Its efforts have not only fostered a healthier planet ๐ but also enhanced its reputation as a global leader.