Sustainability For A Better Tomorrow

As a global citizen, we conduct our business with integrity and a commitment to sustainability. Straive’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies are not just policies; they reflect our shared dedication to creating a positive impact alongside our clients, employees, shareholders, and the communities we serve. Our robust governance structure ensures that our sustainability goals are integrated throughout the organization, guiding our strategic initiatives and fostering a culture of responsibility.

#Straive For A Better Tomorrow

We believe that our contributions extend beyond financial performance, and we are dedicated to aligning with the global movement for a sustainable future. By actively engaging employees at all levels, we cultivate a deep understanding of our collective responsibility. Committed to best practices in social responsibility, we prioritize compliance with national and international standards, championing diversity, gender equality, and the eradication of forced and child labor. Upholding societal well-being is integral to our mission at Straive.

Our Sustainability Commitments

“At Straive, we are deeply committed to integrating ESG principles into our daily operations, acknowledging the profound interconnectedness between people and environment. To this end, we are dedicated to reducing our environmental impact through such initiatives as renewable energy adoption and energy efficiency programs with the end-goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2040.”
Straive’s Impact on Both People and the Environment
Manju Bharadwaj
Chief People Officer
“At Straive, we affirm our unwavering commitment to ethical business practices and sustainability. Our core values of respect, accountability and meritocracy form the bedrock of our zero-tolerance policy towards corruption in all its forms.”



Straive’s Commitment to Integrity with Zero Tolerance for Corruption
Atty. Francis Victoria
Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel
At Straive, we recognize that sustainable development is essential for the long-term success and prosperity of our business, as well as the well-being of our stakeholders and the environment. As a responsible corporate citizen, we are committed to integrating sustainable development principles into our operations, strategy, and decision-making processes.”
The Relevance of Sustainable Development to Straive
Kumar Subramaniam
Chief Risk Officer

Disclosures and Compliance

During client conversations, ESG topics are becoming more relevant as even more organizations now embark on their ESG journey. This has also become very evident in the number of RFPs that require ask questions about Sustainability.
It is, therefore, equally important to note that Straive upholds high standards of ESG disclosure and compliance, ensuring transparency, accountability, and responsible business practices.

We have renewed our commitment to the principles of the United Nations Global Compact and submitted our Communication on Progress (COP) in July 2024.

We have submitted our Near-Term and Net-Zero Targets to the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTI), demonstrating Straive’s willingness to be held accountable for its progress.

Straive opened 2024 by getting the ISO 14001:2018 Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Certification, thus preparing us for a more rigorous, systematic approach to implementing sustainability initiatives, particularly addressing Straive’s environmental impact.

In our recent submission to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), we have earned a rating of “C”, demonstrating a clear understanding of the links between environmental issues and our business activities.

Our Ecovadis score has improved from 47/100 in 2023 to 53/100 in 2024, placing us at 47th percentile rank of all companies rated by EcoVadis – a platform that assesses corporate sustainability performance

Sustainability Highlights

Environment

Straive continues to make further progress in its efforts to address our environmental impact, recognizing the urgent need to address climate change and resource depletion.
Our environmental strategy is centered around reducing emissions, enhancing energy efficiency, and promoting sustainable resource use. We are committed to integrating environmental considerations into every aspect of our business operations, ensuring that we contribute to a healthier planet.

Bronze for ESG Excellence
Straive wins Bronze in the 1st Edition of Corporate Excellence Conference & Awards (2024)

42% of Straive's energy consumption comes from Renewable Energy through the combination of onsite solar facilities, grid-supplied RE and Renewable Energy Certificates (REC)

375.74 MWh of RE was supplied by our onsite solar facilities in Dumaguete and Pondicherry. New projects in place will increase our onsite RE capacity from 270KWH to about 1,000KWH once completed.

6 of our sites that have access to grid-supplied RE, get 64% of their power consumption from either wind or solar energy.

3,827.25 tCO2e Avoided
Total Carbon Emission avoided through RE Adoption

26K tCO2e in 2024
Scope 1: 2,002
Scope 2: 7,387
Scope 3: 11,707

5.2% Decrease in Scope 1 Emissions
Shutte Services
Generator Sets
Refrigerants / Coolers Fire Extinguishers

2.4% Decrease in Scope 2 Emissions
Grid electricity (Non-RE)

New Environment-related Policies in place
ESG Policy
GHG Accounting Policy
GHG Inventory Management Procedure
Responsible Purchasing and Use of Paper

Contributing to a Greener Earth (Read More)

Social

Straive’s social initiatives in 2024 focus on fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace,
enhancing community engagement and promoting employee well-being. We believe that people are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our social strategy emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as supporting the communities in which we operate through our Creating Shared Value (CSV) framework.

Gender-Balanced Workforce
As a technology company, we continue to take pride in the fact that majority of our workforce are women.

Gender-Balanced Leadership Ratio
With a close to 50/50 Gender-Balanced Leadership Ratio overall, we are on a journey to improving women representations among middle and senior leadership roles

Support Groups in place
Support Group for Expectant Parents
Peer Support for Mental Health
Project LINK for Parent-Employees and their children

EmpowHER
EmpowHer is Straive’s customized Management Development Program (MDP) designed to develop more women leaders.

Reignite
2nd career program for women designed to empower women to transition into fulfilling and impactful new roles.

The Good Awards
We held the first ever CSV recognition event, recognizing outstanding CSV teams’ efforts aligned with our CSV Focus Areas: Education, Wellness, Environment, DEI

Celebrating Each Other's Individuality (Read More)

Governance

In 2024, Straive has strengthened its governance framework to ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct. Our governance strategy is designed to uphold the highest standards of corporate responsibility, fostering trust and integrity in all our interactions.
We are committed to continuous improvement in our governance practices, aligning with global best practices and stakeholder expectations.

Zero Data Breach

Zero incidence of data breach

Risk Assessment

  • Risk assessment as a whole (BCP)
  • ESG-specific Risk Registers now ready for Integration with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Process

New Social Compliance Policies in Place

  • Policy on Human Rights
  • Policy against Forced Labor
  • Policy against Child Labor
  • My Voice Matters Policy

Mandatory CBTs Deployed

  • Environmental Awareness
  • Embracing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Employee Communications Channels
  • Organization Health and Safety
  • GDPR/ Data Privacy Awareness
  • Responsible Use and Development of AI Tools
  • Corporate Governance Awareness
  • My Workplace is a Safe Space
  • Al for Everyone

Employee Communication Channels (Read More)

Contributing to a Cleaner Earth

At the forefront of our efforts is a commitment to achieve Net Zero Carbon Emission by 2040. Our business practices are anchored on embracing sustainable solutions, community initiatives that foster eco responsibility, and partnerships with organizations that share our vision.

Our business is mainly fuelled by the activities from our own employees and our vendors – activities that are heavily dependent on the use of electricity. Therefore, as we strive to adopt new sources of energy, we also make sure that such adoption will not be impacting our operational efficiencies.

Renewable Energy Adoption

We work side by side on green initiatives, promoting the adoption of renewable energy sources by putting up our own solar facilities or by tapping into every available supply of renewable energy in the sites where we operate.

CO2e Reduction Initiatives

We endeavor to reduce our carbon footprint by putting in place a strategic program for energy optimization in all our sites aimed at reducing our total energy consumption without compromising on delivering to our clients.

Employee Awareness and Involvement

We believe that one of the most effective strategies to reach our goal of carbon neutrality is to enlist the commitment of employees, as they themselves get involved in reducing wastes, responsible use of energy, and in offsetting our carbon emissions through tree planting activities.

While still at its early stages, our efforts in responsible waste management have led to the elimination of 90% of single-use plastics across our sites.

Sustainable Procurement

We recognize the critical role that our vendors and suppliers play in our overall commitment to environmental sustainability. At Straive, we prioritize sustainable procurement practices that minimize environmental impact, promote social responsibility, and ensure ethical sourcing, fostering a positive and lasting influence on our business, stakeholders, and the planet.

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Contributing to a Greener Earth

At the forefront of our efforts is a commitment to achieve Net Zero Carbon Emission by 2040. Our business practices are anchored on embracing sustainable solutions, community initiatives that foster eco responsibility, and partnerships with organizations that share our vision.

Our business is mainly fuelled by the activities from our own employees and our vendors – activities that are heavily dependent on the use of electricity. Therefore, as we strive to adopt new sources of energy, we also make sure that such adoption will not be impacting our operational efficiencies.

Renewable Energy Adoption

We work side by side on green initiatives, promoting the adoption of renewable energy sources by putting up our own solar facilities or by tapping into every available supply of renewable energy in the sites where we operate.

CO2e Reduction Initiatives

We endeavor to reduce our carbon footprint by putting in place a strategic program for energy optimization in all our sites aimed at reducing our total energy consumption without compromising on delivering to our clients.

Employee Awareness and Involvement

We believe that one of the most effective strategies to reach our goal of carbon neutrality is to enlist the commitment of employees, as they themselves get involved in reducing wastes, responsible use of energy, and in offsetting our carbon emissions through tree planting activities.

While still at its early stages, our efforts in responsible waste management have led to the elimination of 90% of single-use plastics across our sites.

Sustainable Procurement

We recognize the critical role that our vendors and suppliers play in our overall commitment to environmental sustainability. At Straive, we prioritize sustainable procurement practices that minimize environmental impact, promote social responsibility, and ensure ethical sourcing, fostering a positive and lasting influence on our business, stakeholders, and the planet.

Celebrating Each Other's Individuality

At Straive, we ensure fair and responsible operations through programs that uphold employee welfare, promote engagement, and foster wellness and education in communities, co-creating an equitable future for all diverse groups through four critical areas: education, health and well-being, environment, and diversity.

Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Rooted in our value of respect and a supportive culture, we uplift one another and embrace individuality through the #ICelebrateYou credo. We live up to this mantra through DEI Programs that support diverse groups throughout the employee life cycle. As an equal opportunity employer, we promote equity and eliminate discrimination across all stages of employment.

Empowering Programs for Diverse Groups

Our support programs aim to foster a safe and compassionate workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources. These programs cater to diverse groups including returning female employees and parent-employees and their

children, among others.

Ensuring Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment

Our labor force is powered by 54% women, many of whom play important leadership roles. As a global company, we strive to provide equal opportunities for career advancement to all individuals across the gender spectrum, with respect to cultural differences.

Through our REIGNITE Program, returning female employees who left the workforce are reintegrated seamlessly into the organization.

Supporting Parent-Employees

We provide resources for employees across all stages of their parenthood journey. Through online support groups and webinars for expectant parents, we aim to build a community that nurtures each other’s success at work and at home. Our exclusive Project LINK learning program helps bridge challenges between parent-employees and their children, fostering compassionate parenting.

Promoting Health and Mental Well-Being

We engage employees in self-care webinars and forums, and conduct onsite activities that promote health and wellness. Our teams have access to peer support and professional mental health counseling with utmost confidentiality.

Creating An Impact to the Community

We leverage green practices and collaborate with stakeholders to support an inclusive and equitable future where no one is left behind. From learning-focused initiatives to environmental interventions, we develop change-driven programs that address social and ecological issues through volunteerism.

Education

In pursuit of equitable learning, we collaborate with nonprofit organizations, grassroots movements, and learning institutions to provide education access to youth from underprivileged backgrounds. Our initiatives ensure a holistic foundation for students to lean on, including book drives and PC donations, classroom refurbishments, feeding programs, and life skills and career-oriented training.

Environment

Together with local government arms and schools, we’re greening our world through street and beach cleanups, and tree planting initiatives – building thriving communities and preserving our planet for future generations.

Social Diversity

The empowerment of diverse groups in our communities is probably one of our more complex causes as the society has many challenges that need to be addressed. But that doesn’t matter. Our teams have taken bold steps towards broadening and widening our reach in support of uplifting the lives of marginalized groups, especially children and women, both in the urban and the rural areas.

Wellness

We’re committed to uplifting lives through transformative healthcare initiatives like provision of clean and safe water to rural communities, life-saving blood donation drives, free vaccination, and feeding programs.

Straive proactively supports the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG), through its corporate social responsibility programs, which focus on the critical areas of Education, Environment, Diversity and Wellness. These initiatives, which is driven primarily by employee volunteerism, fall under the the banner of Straive’s Creating Shared Value (CSV) Programs:

Our Contributions to the UNSDG

Education

39 Programs
11,502+ Beneficiaries
540+ Volunteers
3,530+ Volunteer hours

Digital and Language Lab Scholarships / Educational Support Eng Lang-Digital Training Program Project Puthri Pre-employment Nutrition for Children Summer Camp Seeds of Change

Environment

17 Communities
4,660+ Beneficiaries
850+ Volunteers
4,230+ Volunteer Hours

Clean-Up Drive (Beach/Coastal/Community) Environment Awareness for Children Tree-Planting Activities Employee Clubs on Outreach Vegetable Garden Seed Ball Making

Diversity

8 Communities
325 Beneficiaries
60+ Volunteers
320+ Volunteer Hours

Food Donation / Relief Gift Giving Computer Literacy for Women

Wellness

15 Communities
2,580+ Beneficiaries
520+ Volunteers
900+ Volunteer hours

Vaccination Blood Donation Food Donation Construction of Wells Handwashing Project Feeding Activities

Employee Communication Channels

Good corporate governance is a universal duty. It ensures accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct in decision-making processes, balancing the interests of stakeholders. Through the Corporate Governance email, employees may choose to directly report their knowledge of any violations against corporate governance and code of conduct.

All employees are protected by the Whistleblower Policy, ensuring that they have a safe space to report incidents or concerns related to conflict of interest. Whistle blower Ombuds was created to provide an alternative communication channel for employees to report sensitive issues and grievances in the strictest confidence, affording them peace of mind and privacy while being heard.

Committed to ethical business practices, we designed My Voice Matters (MVM) to facilitate anonymous 24/7 reporting. Offering them a space to speak safely and freely, the MVM form is accessible online anytime for employees to share and report issues, ensuring a transparent workplace culture.

Employee Communication Channels

Good corporate governance is a universal duty. It ensures accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct in decision-making processes, balancing the interests of stakeholders. Through the Corporate Governance email, employees may choose to directly report their knowledge of any violations against corporate governance and code of conduct.

All employees are protected by the Whistleblower Policy, ensuring that they have a safe space to report incidents or concerns related to conflict of interest. Whistle blower Ombuds was created to provide an alternative communication channel for employees to report sensitive issues and grievances in the strictest confidence, affording them peace of mind and privacy while being heard.

Committed to ethical business practices, we designed My Voice Matters (MVM) to facilitate anonymous 24/7 reporting. Offering them a space to speak safely and freely, the MVM form is accessible online anytime for employees to share and report issues, ensuring a transparent workplace culture.
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