Infosys, one of India’s largest IT services firms, has begun requesting that employees who work remotely share their household electricity consumption data. This move is part of the company’s ongoing sustainability efforts and aims to capture a clearer picture of the environmental impact of its hybrid work model, where most staff split time between home and office. Background: Hybrid Work and Sustainability Under Infosys’s current policy, employees are expected to work in the office for at least 10 days a month, with the remainder at home, reflecting a hybrid work arrangement that has become standard in the IT sector. As remote work increases, the company is looking beyond traditional office emissions and accounting for energy usage at employees’ residences. What Infosys Is Collecting In internal communications, Infosys CFO Jayesh Sanghrajka informed staff about a work-from-home electricity consumption survey. Employees are being asked to provide information on their electricity usage — including details on appliances used, lighting, air conditioning, and whether they have solar power — through a brief survey. The company has also sought suggestions for energy-saving practices employees might use at home. Purpose: Accurate Carbon Footprint Measurement According to Infosys, the primary aim is to improve the precision of… Read MoreBusiness Archives – Trak.in – Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
