“We Aim to Achieve Net-zero by 2035”

Tech Mahindra's Chief Sustainability Officer, SANDEEP CHANDNA, explains the company's SBTi-validated roadmap, targeting deep emission cuts and climate-resilient growth well before India's 2070 goal

- By Navneet Singh

As net-zero 2070 sets the national ambition, what concrete milestones is your company setting for 2047?

Tech Mahindra is aligning with India’s net-zero 2070 vision by setting an ambitious goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2035. This commitment is grounded in science and validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring alignment with the 1.5°C climate pathway. We have laid out a clear and actionable roadmap, which includes plans to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 58.8 per cent (from the base year FY16) and source 90 per cent of our electricity from renewable energy. The goal extends further to achieve a 90 per cent reduction in emissions (based on FY16 for Scope 1 and 2, and FY20 for Scope 3) across the entire value chain by 2035.

We continue to invest in green technologies, advance sustainable tech platforms, enhance energy efficiency, and work closely with partners and suppliers to drive system-wide change. Looking ahead to 2047, the company envisions a fully decarbonised and climate-resilient value chain, supported by zero-emission mobility, supplier engagement, and circular economy practices.

As Scope 4 gains traction, how is your company enabling downstream emissions reductions, and is the industry prepared to report them?