The Hindu Business Line : Wipro launches Eco Eye initiative

Bangalore, June 5 Wipro Ltd has launched Eco Eye, a comprehensive programme that drives increasing ecological sustainability in all its operations, and areas of its influence. All stakeholders — employees, partners, suppliers, customers and immediate communities — will be involved in this initiative.

Mr Azim Premji, Chairman, Wipro Ltd, said, “We firmly believe business cannot be built at the cost of ecology. It is not sustainable. Ecological Sustainability will increasingly be the defining force for society and business globally.”

Wipro will work on the dimensions of carbon neutrality, water balance, waste management and bio-diversity. “Eco Eye is the “eye” through which we attempt to see everything, and act for ecological sustainability,” said Mr Premji.

The Company aims to become carbon-neutral, water-positive organisation, achieve defined level of biodiversity , set new standards in recycling waste and facilitate employees achieve a higher ecological footprint in their personal lives. It also aims to achieve transparency in sustainability reporting and incorporate the expected effects of climate change and other areas of environmental degradation into Wipro’s risk strategy.

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