Persistent Systems Recognized Among India's Most Sustainable Companies
Persistent Systems (BSE: 533179 and NSE: PERSISTENT), a global leader in Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization, has been named among BW Businessworld Group's India's Most Sustainable Companies (IMSC) for the 2024-25 cycle. The recognition placed the company 3rd overall and 2nd within the Information Technology and Digital Services sector.The acknowledgment, part of the BW Sustainable World Awards 2026, highlights Persistent's approach to embedding sustainability into its operational model. The assessment considers measurable impact across environmental stewardship, social responsibility, governance, and technology-led sustainability, evaluating ESG disclosures, governance practices, SDG alignment, and demonstrated impact.
At Persistent, the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations shapes decision-making across areas ranging from risk management and procurement to talent practices and client delivery. This approach is noted as foundational for scaling AI with confidence, ensuring growth is resilient and aligned with long-term stakeholder expectations.
The company's commitment to responsible business practices is evidenced by its scores from various global rating agencies. Persistent is also a constituent of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index.
| Metric | Score / Inclusion |
|---|---|
| S&P CSA Score | 86 (Top 10% of the Sustainability Yearbook) |
| SES Score | 81.7 |
| CDP Score | A |
| NSE ESG Assessment Leadership Score | 79 |
Persistent Systems offers a suite of services including AI-led, platform-driven engineering, product development, data and analytics, CX transformation, cloud computing, and intelligent automation. The company is part of the MSCI India Index and included in key indices such as the Nifty Midcap 50, Nifty IT, and Nifty MidCap Liquid 15 on the National Stock Exchange of India. On the BSE, it is included in the S&P BSE 100 and S&P BSE SENSEX Next 50.
Chitra Byregowda, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Sustainability and ESG at Persistent, stated that the recognition underscores the progress made in translating sustainability priorities into measurable outcomes across climate action, governance, and social impact.
The company, which has over 26,500 employees across 18 countries, has achieved carbon neutrality. Furthermore, Persistent was named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025 by Newsweek and Plant A Insights Group. Persistent is also a signatory to the UN Global Compact.
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