“Cognizant’s focus on sustainability and corporate citizenship reinforces our efforts to accelerate growth, amplify talent and scale innovation, which together fuels our ability to continue serving clients with excellence, while improving the communities where our associates live and work. We appreciate our associates’ continued commitment to shaping a better future by ‘Doing the Right Thing’, through responsible innovation, global talent development, sustainable business practices and volunteerism.”
John Kim, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Administrative Officer, Cognizant
Shaping a better future
Our latest sustainability report
As one of the world’s leading professional services companies, Cognizant helps our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences to stay ahead in our fast-changing world. By incorporating advanced AI technologies, we drive innovation and efficiency, enabling our clients to achieve their goals more effectively. Read our latest Sustainability and Corporate Citizenship Report now.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Our current awards
They reflect our commitment to excellence and highlight how we drive positive change.
PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES
Giving one million workers an edge on tomorrow
Our Synapse initiative ushers in a new tier of employees, trained to leap forward with cutting-edge technologies like generative AI, Cognizant’s premier tech services and skills needed to fill jobs of the future. We aim to train more than one million individuals by 2026.
Synapse thrives on community education efforts that are propelled by philanthropic grants, volunteering and mentorship.
Investments in our communities
Technology is revolutionizing work across the global economy, opening unprecedented opportunities. Despite these advances, many still lack access to the necessary education, training and job opportunities to elevate their economic and social mobility in this shifting landscape. Since 2018, Cognizant has invested $70M in philanthropic funds through 117 grants to 77 organizations globally dedicated to workforce preparation for all ages. View our grantee partners.
Additionally, since 2005, Cognizant Foundation India has partnered with non-profit organizations across the subcontinent. The Foundation’s interventions are focused on empowering people with disabilities, promoting holistic child development and fostering gender equality across two thematic areas: 1) Health4All, enhancing accessibility to quality healthcare, and 2) Future4All, creating a better tomorrow through education and skilling.
Volunteering and mentorship
Cognizant associates across the globe dedicate their time and talents to enhance technology inclusion and use technology for societal good. In 2023, our strong volunteer culture saw over 50,500 Cognizant volunteers donate nearly 162,000 hours. Explore our hands-on approach and view its impact with examples below.
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION
Environmental sustainability
At Cognizant we’re reducing our own environmental impact where it matters most.
We’re committed to:
- Sourcing 100% renewable electricity by 2026
- Reducing total emissions by 50% by 2030 and 90% by 2040
- Offsetting all unabated emissions from 2030
We use the latest data to analyze and prepare for the impact that extreme weather and the low carbon transition has on our business. This enables us to adapt to future risks and capitalize on opportunities.
Cognizant Sustainability Services are helping businesses transform with data and technology strategies that can mitigate environmental impact, drive sustainable business models and manage the transition to a net zero future.
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