East Brunswick, New Jersey, USA and Bangalore, India – October 08, 2018:
Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company, today announced that it has been selected as a member of the global Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) - 2018 for the ninth year in succession.
Launched in 2009, the S&P DJSI (World) is the gold standard for corporate sustainability. Inclusion in DJSI (World) index is based on a rigorous analysis of a company’s performance on 600 data points spread across 21 primary indicators and more than 120 secondary indicators across Economic, Environmental and Social dimensions. A total of 2094 companies were assessed from around the world of which 317 companies have been chosen as the DJSI (World) constituents for the year 2018-19.
Commenting on this recognition, Abidali Z Neemuchwala, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, Wipro Limited said, “It is a moment of great pride for us to be recognized by S&P DJSI (World). It is a true testament to Wipro’s uncompromising focus on corporate governance, risk management and sustainability. This recognition encourages us to stay committed to our goal of creating a sustainable ecosystem and have the best-in-class benchmarks for further progress.”
About Wipro Limited
Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company. We harness the power of cognitive computing, hyper-automation, robotics, cloud, analytics and emerging technologies to help our clients adapt to the digital world and make them successful. A company recognized globally for its comprehensive portfolio of services, strong commitment to sustainability and good corporate citizenship, we have over 160,000 dedicated employees serving clients across six continents. Together, we discover ideas and connect the dots to build a better and a bold new future.
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Prathibha Das
Wipro Limited
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