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‘The Next Big Leap’ Towards ESG Maturity in Tech Sector

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The report sensitizes the technology sector on the material ESG topics for the industry – laying out the nine material topics across environmental, social, and governance that technology companies can use to formulate their respective ESG strategies. It also gives a five-point maturity framework that enables CXOs to analyze their current position and provides actionable steps to dynamically evolve in this fast-evolving topic.

Key Findings

Influencers of Priorities
  • Customers - Large clients for Tech, such as FedEx, Microsoft and Unilever, now require explicit commitments from their partners on ESG disclosures.  
  • Investors - Are a big driver of ESG discussions and actions. There is increasing questioning of the role of corporation in society and the total societal impact that goes beyond shareholder value. 
  • Employees - ESG principles have become a huge competitive advantage in retaining and attracting talent. 
Nine Near-Term Priorities for Tech Sector
  • Environment – Climate change and carbon footprint; Green technology and innovation for clients; Water and waste management 
  • Social -  Human capital development; Skilling and development; Community and wellbeing 
  • Governance – Corporate governance and management; Business ethics and compliance; Risk and Crisis Management 
Pillars of the ESG Strategy
  • ESG governance model - Integrated into Board & Executive agenda with organization wide focus 
  • Target oriented ESG Roadmap - With material focus areas & measurable time-bound commitments 
  • Engagement of stakeholders across ecosystem - Transparent disclosures, owning narrative with rating agencies etc. 
Move to Action: A Five-Point Maturity Framework
  • ESG driven corporate purpose & strategy 
  • ESG Governance model 
  • Target oriented ESG roadmap 
  • Stakeholder engagement 
  • ESG as an impact lever 

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