IT ServicesJuly 2026· 6-7 min read

From Commitment to Climate Leadership

How Infosys Achieved Carbon Neutrality - 30 Years Ahead of the Paris Agreement

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Summary

Infosys, a 300,000-person global IT employer operating in 59 countries, faced surging energy demand as India headcount grew 166% between 2008 and 2020, legacy infrastructure costs, and no existing decarbonization benchmark for IT companies in emerging markets.

Infosys deployed a 'Reduce-Renew-Offset' strategy: deep energy efficiency across LEED Platinum campuses, onsite solar and PPAs for renewable electricity, digital collaboration to cut travel emissions, and an internal carbon price of USD 10-15 per tonne CO2.

In October 2020, Infosys achieved full carbon neutrality across Scope 1, 2, and relevant Scope 3 emissions, nearly 30 years ahead of the Paris Agreement's 2050 deadline, and has maintained that status for six consecutive years as of FY2025.

Did decarbonization come at the cost of growth?

No. Infosys sustained six consecutive years of carbon neutrality while revenue grew to Rs. 1,62,990 crore and headcount to over 300,000, evidence that decarbonization and commercial performance moved together rather than in conflict.

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