Leading An Eco-Revolution In Tech Sustainability
Sandeep Chandna, the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) at Tech Mahindra, stands at the forefront of sustainable business practices in the tech industry. His visionary leadership and strategic approach have led Tech Mahindra to be a leader in environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic progress.
Elevating his commitment to environmental sustainability, Chandna is a Certified Carbon Literate from the University of Queensland, Australia.
In his role as CSO, Chandna has been instrumental in providing strategic leadership to align Tech Mahindra's business operations with sustainability objectives.
Keeping sustainability first, Chandna ensures that this is a practice in his company's culture as well as the vision. He has also educated the Board of relevant Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) topics and sustainability impacts.
Additionally, he also serves as Tech Mahindra's Chief Customer Officer, maintaining a 360-degree view of customers' and investors' interests in sustainability, reporting directly to Tech Mahindra’s MD & CEO.
Aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2035, he leads comprehensive strategies containing energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, and carbon offset initiatives.
His collaborative efforts have resulted in extended partnerships with suppliers, technology vendors, NGOs dedicated to environmental conservation, and government agencies.
Furthermore, Tech Mahindra's collaborations with organisations like UNGC, WEF, TERI, and others contribute to public policy formulation for societal welfare.
Sandeep Chandna has also spearheaded the creation of a dedicated Sustainability Offerings Vertical within Tech Mahindra. This unit focuses on developing and delivering sustainable technology solutions and services globally, aligning business growth with ecological responsibility. Under his supervision, Tech Mahindra has developed platforms and solutions like i.Sustain, i.Riskman, and i.Greenfinance to address key ESG areas, promoting ESG reporting, risk assessment, and facilitating green loans.
In the realm of leadership and innovation, Chandna has steered Tech Mahindra towards reducing its carbon footprint significantly. The company's achievements include a 40 per cent reduction in scope 1+2 emissions against the 2016 baseline, an increase in renewable energy mix, and substantial recycling of waste. Chandna’s innovative projects leverage cutting-edge technologies such as AI, IoT, and blockchain to address sustainability challenges, contributing to smart cities and ethical supply chain management.
His commitment and achievements have earned him recognition globally, being ranked #14 among the top 100 sustainability leaders worldwide by Sustainability Magazine. Tech Mahindra, under Chandna's leadership, has received accolades such as the HRH The Prince of Wales’ Terra Carta Seal, Gold Medal for EcoVadis Disclosure 2023, and retaining the leadership position in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index 2022.
This stalwart has dedicated his work and has set an example, using innovative technologies for sustainability making him an exemplary leader, inspiring businesses worldwide. His work has directly or indirectly contributed towards creating a positive impact on the planet and society.
