Wipro joins Greenpeace CoolIT Leaderboard

BANGALORE, INDIA: Wipro became the first Indian IT company to join Greenpeace’s CoolIT Leaderboard rankings that assesse companies on their commitments and actions on energy and climate solutions.

Wipro featured in its top 10 list that includes many global IT companies.

Greenpeace (GP) released Ver 4 of the CoolIT Leaderboard rankings at Cancun, where this year’s global climate change meet is being held. According to the report, Wipro stands out for its transparent mitigation plan that front loads energy efficiency and direct renewable energy purchase and installation.

Anurag Behar, chief sustainability officer, Wipro, said, “IT companies can and need to be catalysts for the kind of change that the energy sector requires today to build a sustainable ecosystem. We are happy to be in the top ten in our very first instance of participation. The ranking is a reflection of our commitment to making sustainability integral to our business; something which we will continue to emphasize and build upon in the coming years.”