When a tech company is recognized as one of India’s Most Sustainable Companies, it’s not just a badge of honor—it’s proof that profit and planet can move in the same direction, without compromise. Persistent Systems has just earned that kind of recognition again, ranked 3rd overall and 2nd in the IT & Digital Services sector in BW Businessworld’s India’s Most Sustainable Companies (IMSC) 2024–25 list.
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Persistent’s Sustainability Recognition
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Company | Persistent Systems – global leader in Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization. |
| Recognized by | BW Businessworld – India’s Most Sustainable Companies (IMSC) 2024–25. |
| Ranking | 3rd overall in India; 2nd in the IT & Digital Services sector. |
| Award context | BW Sustainable World Awards 2026, which honor ESG‑driven organizations across environmental, social, governance, and tech‑led sustainability. |
| Measuring criteria | ESG disclosures, governance practices, SDG alignment, and demonstrated impact, validated through multi‑layered review and independent advisory oversight. |
What This Ranking Actually Means?
Persistent’s 3rd‑place overall and 2nd‑in‑IT ranking isn’t a one‑off; it reflects a consistent, engineered‑into‑the‑DNA approach to sustainability.
- Sustainability as core operating model: At Persistent, sustainability isn’t a side project run by one small team—it’s baked into risk management, procurement, talent strategy, and client delivery. Every big decision now carries an ESG lens.
- AI‑era responsibility: In an AI‑driven world, this clarity becomes even more crucial. Responsible data, accountable AI systems, and governance‑led execution are non‑negotiable for building trust and scaling AI safely.
- Client‑outcome linkage: The company emphasizes that sustainability isn’t just symbolism; it directly shapes how value is delivered to clients, from green software engineering to low‑carbon cloud architectures.
In simple terms: Persistent is using ESG not just to “do good,” but to build a more resilient, transparent, and future‑ready tech business.
How Persistent’s ESG Scores Stack Up?
Persistent doesn’t just talk sustainability; it scores on the global ESG stage.
| Score / Recognition Category | Persistent’s Result |
|---|---|
| S&P Global CSA (Corporate Sustainability Assessment) | 86, with inclusion in the Top 10% of the Sustainability Yearbook. |
| SEBI‑registered ESG score (SES) | 81.7 – a strong mark for Indian regulatory‑aligned ratings. |
| CDP (Climate Disclosure Project) | A score – a high‑performance badge for climate‑action transparency. |
| NSE ESG Leadership Score | 79 – showing strong governance, social, and environmental performance on India’s largest exchange. |
| Global indices & pledges | Dow Jones World Sustainability Index constituent and UN Global Compact signatory. |
These numbers aren’t just charts on a PDF; they show that Persistent is competing with global leaders in responsible business, not just Indian peers.
Why This Matters For Enterprises (And Tech Partners)?
For businesses choosing a technology partner, Persistent’s IMSC ranking sends a clear message:
- Trust in governance and data ethics: The strong emphasis on responsible data, accountable AI, and governance‑led execution makes Persistent a safer, more predictable partner for AI‑driven modernization.
- Future‑proof operations: With visible climate‑action outcomes and a high CDP score, enterprises can count on Persistent to embed low‑carbon thinking into software, platforms, and infrastructure.
- Transparency as standard: The multi‑layered ESG assessment and public scorecards show that Persistent treats transparency and accountability as baseline expectations, not optional extras.
Chitra Byregowda, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Sustainability and ESG, summed it up: the recognition highlights how ESG priorities are turning into measurable outcomes—reduced emissions, responsible operations, and real community impact—while setting a higher bar for disclosure and trust.
