Zoho's Ecosystem

To achieve Net Zero, emissions released by human activities should be counterbalanced by removing carbon from the atmosphere. Increasingly, enterprises worldwide have also come out strong in their commitments to net zero. The real question, however, lies in their plan of execution.

Zoho has taken a forward thinking approach to Environment, Social and Governance practises. By leveraging cutting edge technology and the Internet of Things, the Net Zero dream is now becoming a reality.

Zoho's Sustainability Measures

  • Efficient Energy
  • Carbon Reduction
  • Sustainable Procurement
  • Zero Waste
  • Water Conservation
Zoho's Ecosystem
  • Efficient Energy
  • Carbon Reduction
  • Water Conservation
  • Zero Waste
  • Sustainable Procurement

Efficient Energy

Energy efficiency is a key component to support net zero energy goals at lower costs.

  • Energy Management

    With measurement & verification, AI, efficient automation of building management systems, we've come a long way in energy management.

  • LED Lighting

    Switching to LED lighting saved a significant amount of energy and helped us cut back on budgets for utility bills and maintenance costs.

  • Green Data centres

    We have designed systems to maximize energy efficiency and minimize environmental impact.

Carbon Reduction

Globally, emissions need to be cut down by 45% by 2030, in order to achieve net zero by 2050. 60% of fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas reserves) need to be replaced by efficient energy sources to achieve net zero. Zoho joins hands with the rest of the globe with:

  • Green Transportation

    With green transportation, commuter's emissions have largely reduced. At the Chennai HQ, where 90% of Zoho's workforce and resources are based, most employees use public transport or company transport. There are plans to extend this facility across geographies.

  • Solar Energy

    2 * 5 megawatt on-grid solar energy farm installed to cater the energy demands of Chennai headquarters. Zoho has acquired 375 acres at the US headquarters to set up solar panels.

  • Electric vehicles

    The expansive HQ at Chennai deploys electric vehicles for transportation of goods within the campus.

  • Flexible ways of working

    Work from Home, Work from Hub or Work from Office -We are flexible like that! This has reduced carbon footprints for each employee and saved fuel.

  • Business Trips

    Virtual meetings are a boon when it comes to ESG practises. Business trips are only for essential meetings and events, at Zoho.

Water Conservation

According to the latest climate change projections, the intensity and frequency of heatwaves and droughts will only increase in the future. And by 2030, water supply will satisfy only 60% of global demand on average. To ensure resilience of operations, it is essential that businesses address this as priority. Zoho currently deploys:

  • Sensors to detect leakage of faucets
  • Rain sensing sprinkler systems
  • Smart Water management to monitor and track real time usage

Additionally, the ongoing construction of ponds and lakes on site will help preserve water and recharge the groundwater table.

Zero Waste

The economy’s very existence centres around consumption. Consumption, in turn, requires extraction of materials, heat, power, electricity and towards the end, waste management. Waste management should not be at the end of the pipeline, but rather the focal point itself. Implementing zero waste strategies can reduce overall GHG emissions from waste by an average of 84%.

  • Biogas Plant

    Installed a biogas plant to generate electricity which is used to run the plant. This reduces the food waste being directed to landfill.

  • Waste Water

    Installed a sewage treatment plant which treats the waste water and the treated water is used for flushing, gardening and cooling tank.

Sustainable Procurement

With conscious purchasing decisions, Zoho ensures e-waste is recycled where possible. With reduced usage of paper and encouraging digital transformation at its core:

  • Sourcing

    We encourage sourcing materials from suppliers who have environment friendly practises.

  • E-Waste

    Obsolete gadgets are sent to an e-waste recycling unit.

  • Minimal paper

    All documents are digitally signed and stored in our gadgets. There is minimal usage of paper.

Milestones

  • 0k

    tons of carbon dioxide emissions sequestered per year

  • 0kkWh

    of electricity sourced from solar panels

  • 0kkWh

    of electricity sourced from windmills

Zoho's ways of
winning for the world

CSR @ Zoho

Zoho bagged the SEZ Excellence award for CSR and Renewable energy in 2019-20. Zohoites are always up for community projects. Be it cleaning local parks, planting saplings or painting walls!

Environmental Monitoring

With Zoho's IOT, monitoring source emissions, air, noise and water has helped us keep pace with our goal.

Awareness Initiatives

Educational resources such as blogs, videos and infographics to educate the need for ESG.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Net Zero?

A target of completely negating the amount of greenhouse gases produced by human activity, to be achieved by reducing emissions and implementing methods of absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The Net zero coalition by UN states aims to reduce emissions by 45% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. In order to do so, we need to maintain global warming to no more than 1.5°C.

What is Carbon negative?

The reduction of an entity's carbon footprint to less than neutral, so that the entity has a net effect of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere rather than adding it.

What is ESG?

Environmental (E) assesses how a company performs as a steward of nature. It analyses how its activities impact the environment and manage environmental risks.

Social criteria (S) examines the strengths and weaknesses of how a company manages relationships with employees, suppliers, customers, and the communities where it operates.

Governance (G) deals with a company’s leadership, executive pay, audits, internal controls, and shareholder rights. Investors want to know if they can trust the company and what kind of decisions are taken behind closed doors.

Why is ESG essential for companies?

According to a recent study, It has been demonstrated that companies performing on ESG practices have higher financial growth and optimisation, lower volatility, higher employee productivity, reduced regulatory and legal interventions (fines and sanctions), top-line growth, and cost reductions. For businesses to stay resilient, it is imperative to integrate ESG into their core framework.