In this latest edition, Indra achieved the best score in the sector in the environmental and social pillars, placing itself in the 99th percentile in corporate governance, with the highest scores (100 points) in ethics, tax strategy and innovation management. And an excellent position in the field of information security and cybersecurity (96th percentile), which are important areas for the company.
In the environment axis, Indra obtained the highest possible score (100 points) in climate strategy, emissions, circular economy, and use of resources and water. Regarding the social pillar, Indra’s business and CRM practices stand out the most (100 points), which also touches on its practices in human rights, talent attraction and retention, occupational health and safety, and privacy protection (99th). .
he Indra’s president, Mark Mortra, He pointed out that: These exceptional results represent recognition of Indra’s commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in environmental, social and governance matters (from the English words environmental – environmental – social – social – governance – corporate governance) and our efforts to respond, through technology, to the sustainable development challenges of the 2019 Plan. 2030, to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy and make a positive impact on people and planet.
For this part, Jose Vicente de los Mozos, CEO of Indra, highlights that sustainability will undoubtedly play an important role in Indra’s roadmap for the coming years, which we outline in our strategic plan to lead the future. Not only do we want to continue improving our environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance to maintain our leadership, but we also want to be the technology ally for our customers’ sustainability.
In addition to its appearance on the DJSI, Indra has been part of the FTSE4Good index for years, holds an AA rating in the MSCI-ESG index and received a Platinum medal from Ecovadis, the highest qualification awarded by this platform specialized in assessing the sustainability of companies, which clients are increasingly taking into account, This places Indra in the 99th percentile, ahead of the rest of the companies in its sector.
Following a recent reorganization, Indra’s Sustainability Department is now part of the company’s Steering Committee, whose members enjoy incentives in relation to their environmental, social and governance goals. 97% of professionals and 100% of suppliers were trained in ethics and transparency, and environmental, social and governance risk management mechanisms were strengthened, especially with suppliers. Regarding innovation, Indra allocated more than 8% of its sales to research, development and innovation last year.
Regarding United Nations climate change goalsIndra was able to reduce its CO2 emissions by 26%, which means it is making good progress in neutralizing emissions from its operations in 2040 and reaching net zero emissions, i.e. achieving net zero emissions in 2050. In addition, it is working to reduce The environmental impact of their products and making them more sustainable by applying eco-design. Thus, it was able to reduce the carbon footprint of its primary air traffic management surveillance radar by 15 tons of CO2 per year.
Indra was also included by Carbon detection project (CDP) is among the leaders in the fight against climate change, with the highest possible rating, A-List, thanks to multiple examples of Indra solutions making an impact in areas such as sustainable mobility, energy efficiency, security or environmental protection.
In terms of people, Indra reduced the salary gap by 3% and increased the proportion of women hired into STEM fields; Exceeded 1 million training hours and enhanced professional development to foster internal growth and attract and retain top technology talent. Thanks to these and other accomplishments, Indra was recognized as Top employer To provide the best working environment, it is part of the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index (GEI), which recognizes best practices globally in terms of transparency and promoting equality and diversity.
Nearly 3,400 companies from around the world chose to be part of DJSI World in 2023, of which less than 380 managed to enter the index. In the case of the IT Services Technology sector, only 14 companies belong to the index, and in the case of Spanish companies, 15 companies finally became part of the DJSI World Index.
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