Information technology major Wipro recently released its sustainability report based on the GRI framework (a standard sustainability reporting guideline) and has been rated A+ for a third time, a press release from the firm stated. The rating reflects the highest standards of disclosure and is based on a rigorous external audit by DNV AS, the globally renowned provider of sustainability assurance services.
As part of its sustainability initiatives, Wipro offers an integrated portfolio of green solutions for its customers, such as Green Computing, Clean Energy, Managed Energy Services and IT for Green Solutions.
In the past, the company has won a few global recognitions too. The report indicates a 20 per cent improvement in energy efficiency on Wipro's campus operations over a five-year period. Further, 32 per cent of Wipro's water needs are met through internal recycling and reuse while 76 per cent of waste generated here gets recycled, the report states.
Guarding against cyber theft
The CPP Group, a company that provides protection and assistance against identity theft, among other services, has signed a multinational agreement with Panda Security, a Cloud security company, whereby customers and Identity Protection Alert CPP can be protected with a new security suite. The release of Panda Internet Security 2011 was announced last week.
