Persistent Systems Recognised Among India's Most Sustainable Companies

09 Apr 2026 CW Team

Sustainability has been embedded into Persistent Systems' operating model rather than treated as a parallel agenda. ESG considerations influence risk management, procurement, talent practices and client delivery, and the company views responsible data, accountable systems and governance?led execution as essential in an AI?led enterprise environment. This approach is intended to strengthen enterprise trust and ensure that growth is accelerated in a resilient and responsible manner. The company reports measurable outcomes in reduced emissions, responsible operations and community contributions.

Persistent Systems is evaluated annually by leading global ESG rating agencies, including S&P Global and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and by SEBI?registered ESG rating providers. The company is a constituent of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact (UN Global Compact). Latest scores include an S&P CSA score of 86 with inclusion in the Top 10 per cent of the Sustainability Yearbook, an SES score of 81.7, a CDP score of A and a leadership score of 79 in the NSE ESG assessment, underscoring its governance and disclosure maturity.

Persistent Systems is a global services and solutions company delivering AI?led, platform?driven digital engineering and enterprise modernisation across industries, with over 26,500 employees in 18 countries. The company offers software engineering, product development, data and analytics, customer experience transformation, cloud computing and intelligent automation, and it reports carbon neutrality as part of its sustainability commitments. Persistent is included in key indices on the National Stock Exchange and BSE and has recorded 468 per cent growth in brand value since 2020, reflecting rapid brand expansion.

Persistent Systems has been recognised among BW Businessworld's India’s Most Sustainable Companies 2024-25, ranking third overall and second in the Information Technology and Digital Services sector. The company announced the recognition on April seven, 2026, noting that the award forms part of the BW Sustainable World Awards 2026. The accolade reflects evaluation across environmental stewardship, social responsibility and governance, and technology?led sustainability. The assessment included ESG disclosures, governance practices, alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals and independent advisory oversight. Sustainability has been embedded into Persistent Systems' operating model rather than treated as a parallel agenda. ESG considerations influence risk management, procurement, talent practices and client delivery, and the company views responsible data, accountable systems and governance?led execution as essential in an AI?led enterprise environment. This approach is intended to strengthen enterprise trust and ensure that growth is accelerated in a resilient and responsible manner. The company reports measurable outcomes in reduced emissions, responsible operations and community contributions. Persistent Systems is evaluated annually by leading global ESG rating agencies, including S&P Global and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and by SEBI?registered ESG rating providers. The company is a constituent of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact (UN Global Compact). Latest scores include an S&P CSA score of 86 with inclusion in the Top 10 per cent of the Sustainability Yearbook, an SES score of 81.7, a CDP score of A and a leadership score of 79 in the NSE ESG assessment, underscoring its governance and disclosure maturity. Persistent Systems is a global services and solutions company delivering AI?led, platform?driven digital engineering and enterprise modernisation across industries, with over 26,500 employees in 18 countries. The company offers software engineering, product development, data and analytics, customer experience transformation, cloud computing and intelligent automation, and it reports carbon neutrality as part of its sustainability commitments. Persistent is included in key indices on the National Stock Exchange and BSE and has recorded 468 per cent growth in brand value since 2020, reflecting rapid brand expansion.

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