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Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives by Infosys

Presented by:

Meenu Karmvar (25)Preeti Panwar (34)Raavi Agarwal (37)Tanvi Singhal (50)

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About the company

Infosys Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: INFY) was started in 1981 by N R Narayana Murthy and six others:Nandan Nilekani, N. S. Raghavan, Kris Gopalakrishnan, S. D. Shibulal, K. Dinesh and Ashok Arora, with N. S. Raghavan officially being the first employee of the company.

Today, they are a global leader in the "next generation" of IT and consulting with revenues of US$ 5.7 billion (LTM Dec-10).

Infosys defines, designs and delivers technology-enabled business solutions that help Global 2000 companies . Infosys also provides a complete range of services by leveraging their domain and business expertise and strategic alliances with leading technology providers.

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Their offerings span business and technology consulting, application services, systems integration, production engineering, custom software development, maintenance, re-engineering, independent testing and validation services, IT infrastructure services and business process outsourcing.

Infosys has a global footprint with 65 offices and 59 development centres in India, China, Australia, the Czech Republic, Poland, the UK, Canada and Japan. Infosys and its subsidiaries have 127,779 employees as on December 31, 2010.

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What is CSR?

Corporate social responsibility is a form of corporate self-regulation integrated into a business model.

CSR policy functions as a built-in, self-regulating mechanism whereby business monitors and ensures its active compliance with the spirit of the law, ethical standards, and international norms.

The goal of CSR is to embrace responsibility for the company's actions and encourage a positive impact through its activities on the environment, consumers, employees, communities, stakeholders and all other members of the public sphere.

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CSR Initiatives in Infosys

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CSR in Infosys

In 1996, Infosys created the Infosys Foundation in the state of Karnataka, operating in theareas of health care, social rehabilitation,

rural uplift, education, and arts and culture.

Since then, this foundation has spread to the Indianstates of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Kerala, Orissa and Punjab.

The Infosys Foundation is headed by Mrs. Sudha Murthy, wife of Chairman Narayana Murthy.

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Since 2004, Infosys has embarked on a series of initiatives to consolidate and formalize its academic relationships worldwide under the umbrella of a program called AcE – Academic Entente.

Through case study writing, participation in academic conferences and university events, research collaborations, hosting study trips to Infosys Development Centers and running the InStep Global Internship Program, the company communicates with important stakeholders in the academia.

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The Social Contract

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Infosys has pledged to make a difference to society by actively participating in community development.

Their 'social contract' inspires more than 100,000 employees to contribute to community welfare, environment sustainability and digital literacy.

In 2009-10, Infosys organized several programs, enabling employees to give back to society:

Volunteering A sabbatical policy encourages Infoscions to work for

designated Indian Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) on community projects. Employees are paid an allowance by the company for up to a year.

The Social Contract

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Providing foodInfoscions actively support the mid-day meal program of the Akshaya Patra Foundation. It is the world’s largest NGO school meal program blending nutrition with education for more than one million children in rural areas across seven states in India, daily.

Emergency aidIn 2009, floods in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka caused widespread destruction of life and property. The Infosys Foundation and Infoscions donated 30 crore towards rehabilitation and reconstruction of homes. In 2010, Infosys Australia organized a fund-raiser to support Red Cross’ disaster relief efforts in the wake of earthquakes in Haiti and Chile. Infosys USA worked with Red Cross to provide Haitians with food and medical care.

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Shaping policies Members of the board of directors of Infosys serve on global councils and contribute to policy making in corporate governance, education, healthcare, diversity, and the environment.

Promoting education and researchInfosys is working with more than 400 engineering colleges in India to enhance their curriculum and enrich the talent pool through the Campus Connect program. The Infosys Science Foundation promotes research in pure and applied sciences with an annual prize of Rs 50 lakh for Indian researchers.

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Digital empowerment

Infosys initiates children into Information Technology at a young age through the SPARK program.In 2009-10, Infoscions touched the lives of more than 70,000 students across India by undertaking IT training and mentoring teachers of government-aided schools in rural areas.

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Resource Efficiency

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Green infrastructureInfosys adds approximately 2-3 million sq. ft. of infrastructure annually. The new buildings across Development Centers (DCs) are based on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. Structural designs are peer reviewed to ensure optimal use of concrete, glass and steel. Recycled materials such as bagasse-based table tops and aluminum frames for workstations are used wherever possible.

Energy conservationInfosys is one of the largest consumers of solar water in India. They are undertaking a pilot project of micro wind turbines at Mangalore and Pune DCs, and evaluating the feasibility of meeting their power requirements from green resources.

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Water sustainabilityTheir integrated water management system optimizes consumption and recycles water in state-of-the-art treatment plants. Reservoirs, wells and roof-top basins across their Indian DCs replenish ground water and harvest rain water.

Green supply chainThey source raw materials from vendors located within a 500 mile radius, whenever possible. Their procurement policy helps them identify vendors who reduce consumption of natural resources, promote talent diversity and adopt ethical work practices.

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Replenishment of natural resourcesOne sapling is planted for every new employee at Infosys. In addition, their Bangalore DC conducted an afforestation program to plant more than 100,000 trees. They have realigned their processes to reduce consumption of paper. Campaigns such as 'Zero Paper Tissue Day' create awareness about responsible use of paper and reusable alternatives.

Waste managementThey have installed bio-gas chambers at their Pune and Mysore DCs to generate energy from organic waste. Inorganic waste in recycled or reused at all their DCs.

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Green Innovation

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Infosys is focused on Green IT to improve the quality of life, protect the environment and transform business. From an enterprise cloud to smart grids within their campuses, they have piloted several green applications locally:

InGreen Energy Management Their application evaluates energy consumption patterns to

identify opportunities for energy optimization. Automated data gathering and intuitive data visualization enable tracking and reporting of energy related data at consolidated and granular levels.

Smart workplaces Intelligent cubicle design techniques and sensors provide

volumetric lighting by detecting movement of employees and assessing body temperature to calibrate the intensity of light.

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Carbon footprint calculator Their patent-pending, desktop personal carbon calculator

measures an individual's carbon footprint and reports the carbon credits required to offset it. A sustainability portal guides employees on how to reduce their ecological impact.

Responsible computing Terminator, their desktop application prompts employees to switch

off their Personal Computers (PCs) towards the end of the day. PCs shut down automatically after a pre-defined idle period.

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CSR Activities at Infosys Development Centres in ’09-’10

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Infosys employees actively participate in the welfare of the local community. Their Development Centers (DCs) in India make a difference through several Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

The employees organize and contribute to welfare programs, especially for underprivileged children. They support the activities of institutes and Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) dedicated to healthcare and education, and campaigns for skills development and community welfare.

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Bangalore DC

Rakum School for the visually challenged: Mitr, their local CSR team, visited the Rakum School for the visually challenged. Mobility, an exercise in which team members walked blindfolded using canes, helped them empathize with the children. The team organized games and distributed chocolates and stationery.

Notebook distribution: The Infynite Smiles CSR team has been distributing books and stationery to underprivileged children across Karnataka since 2001. In 2009, the team touched more than 45,000 lives, including the tribal community. They collected donations amounting to Rs. 10,00,000. Their drive has been actively supported by the Dream School Foundation, Ramana Clinic, Sri Vivekananda Youth Movement, Chrysalis and other NGOs.

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Bhubaneswar DC

Project Genesis: This initiative of the Infosys Affirmative Action Program (IAAP) prepares students for a career in the Business Process Outsourcing industry. The project was launched in Orissa in 2007 along with the state government to enhance the skills of academicians. Till date, 515 professors have been trained to make learning more focused by combining traditional teaching methods with modern education. In 2009, 70 professors underwent a 12-day training program.

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Chandigarh DC

Behavior and social skills development: Prayaas, their local CSR team, organized a program where 60 children from the Panchkula slum showcased their creativity in group activities. The children were imparted training in social etiquette.

Medical camp and cleanliness drive: Prayaas has adopted Tanda village to drive social transformation in the region. Their volunteers engaged residents in a cleanliness drive to prevent malaria. A free camp for eye and general medical check up was organized. Medicines and spectacles prescribed by doctors at the camp were distributed free of cost. The team collected data on health and sanitation related issues to address them

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Chennai DC

Educare: Sneham, their local CSR team, manages a dedicated intranet portal to help employees support education of the children of their housekeeping and security staff. In 2009, 1,500 members contributed approximately Rs. 14,00,000 to support more than 370 students. Meritorious students were awarded for their performance. A special award was presented to a girl child with exceptional recitation skills.

Helping the visually challenged: Infoscions partner with Nethrodaya, an NGO that works with visually challenged children. Their volunteers regularly conduct weekend reading sessions. In 2009, they organized a South India inter-state sports festival with modified versions of cricket, volleyball and chess.

Facilities for rural schools: Volunteers constructed a water tank to supply drinking water to 1,000 students of the Avanippoor Government Higher Secondary School. They have been donating notebooks to the Anoor School since 2005. In 2009, they donated a water tank to the school. They also distributed notebooks to the children of Infosys’ support staff

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Hyderabad DC

PC donation drive: Mamata, their local CSR team, donated more than 105 PCs to institutions that undertake non-commercial and public activities. They have already invited requests for the next list of beneficiaries.

Day of Change: Every Wednesday, drop boxes are placed at the campus entrance and exit points, food courts and parking area to collect coins from Infoscions for social welfare activities.

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Mysore DC Notebook distribution: Soften, their local CSR team, distributed 57,000

books, 36,000 pencils and 3,600 erasers in the Notebook Distribution Drive 2009. Underprivileged students from various schools have been benefiting from this drive since 2002.

Language and computer education: Basic computer education was imparted to the security and housekeeping staff of the DC. Their team also helped 10 guards improve their English language skills.

Summer camp: A month-long workshop was conducted in May 2009 at Karunya Mane, a child rehabilitation center. 30 children were taught art and craft, dance, Math, English, environment awareness, traffic rules, health and fitness, and social etiquette. Quiz contests helped the children assess their general knowledge.

Blood donation: More than 80 Infoscions donated blood in a special camp conducted in collaboration with the Mysore Rotary and Chandrakala Hospital.

School for dropouts: Their team works with Kaliyuva Mane, an informal school for dropouts run by the Divya Deepa Trust. They interact with children in open classrooms through painting competitions and games.

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Pune DC

Sparsh - A Healing Touch, their local CSR team, is a registered NGO. In 2009, they conducted several programs:

Eye donation camp: More than 330 Infoscions pledged to donate their eyes in a special camp organized with the Ruby Hall Clinic and Eye Bank Association of India.

Play and Live (PAL): They use sports to boost the confidence of underprivileged children, teach them various skills and change their outlook. They donated sports equipment including carom and chess boards, and prizes such as watches, perfumes and chocolates.

Blood donation camp: 700 volunteers donated blood during a two-day camp in June 2009. Three blood banks - ISIS Blood Bank, KEM and Janakalyan - participated. Doctors highlighted the need for safe blood donation at the camp.

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Thiruvananthapuram DC

Notebook distribution: Infosys CEO and Managing Director Kris Gopalakrishnan inaugurated a notebook distribution drive, which benefited 4,000 students in 2009.

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In The End.. Infosys Technology Ltd has 5 major CSR themes, whichinclude

education, healthcare, art and culture, Rural upliftment and inclusive growth.

They identify partners and beneficiaries based on their goals, credibility, performance and alignment to infosys vision and values.

They have touched the lives of more than 150000 beneficiaries during 2010 and they claim they will continue to conduct business responsibility and ethically in the years to come

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