Sustainable initiatives becoming part of global corporate strategy to increase revenue

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Greentech Lead Asia:Organizations are increasingly looking at corporate sustainability initiatives as a means to increase revenue in addition to improving brand and reputation, according to Verdantix, an independent research firm.Sustainability and EH&S (Environment Health and Safety) are key focus areas for enterprises especially those in the Energy and Mining industries.

In its Green Quadrant Sustainable Technology Services (Global), March 2013 report, Verdantix has identified Information Technology (IT) provider Wipro as a “Leader” in sustainable technology services.

Wipro’s energy management solutions help clients reduce their energy footprint, recover higher energy efficiencies from energy deployment and replace conventional with renewable energy sources. It helps the largest utilities coordinate the management of their smart meters and also advises clients on sustainability performance management and EH&S management in the oil and gas and mining industries.

The most popular sustainability projects Wipro has been a part of include energy reduction, environmental management and sustainability performance reporting. The company has special focus on Energy and Mining industries.

Wipro’s HSSE (Health, Safety, Sustainability and Environment) frameworks focus on next generation safety and sustainability competences, said Anand Padmanabhan, SVP and Global Head of Wipro – Energy, Natural Resources and Utilities, Wipro Technologies.

Verdantix recognized Wipro for its ability to work with utilities, retailers and in EH&S.

Wipro also has a broad portfolio in its EcoEnergy business for in real estate and manufacturing energy systems, and offers a comprehensive suite of renewable energy services focusing on implementation of Solar PV systems.

Wipro has built a strong practice in smart meters in Australia, Europe and the US. It also works on smart grid projects for large utilities in the US and the UK.

The IT consulting firm also has expertise in advising clients on sustainability performance management and EH&S management in the oil and gas, and mining industries. It has been involved in large and strategic EH&S programs for oil & gas firms across US and Europe and companies in the Middle-East and Australia.

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