Net‑Zero by 2040.

Verified progress,

not intentions.

Straive’s decarbonization pathway is validated by the Science Based Targets initiative. In 2025, combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions fell 14.90% year over year — outpacing our annual SBTi target pathway by 9% — while renewable energy reached 53.1% of global electricity.

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2025 performance data

17.47%

cumulative reduction in absolute Scope 1 & 2 emissions against our 2023 baseline

2025 at a glance


Reporting period 1 January – 31 December 2025, covering all operations under Straive’s direct operational control. Our 2023 and 2024 GHG inventories were verified against ISO 14064 to a level of reasonable assurance; the 2025 inventory is undergoing the same third-party verification.

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tCO₂e Scope 1 & 2
−14.90% YoY
0 %
Renewable electricity
up from 42% in 2024
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tCO₂e total GHG
−4.03% YoY
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Employees globally
50.1% women · 27.1% in extended management

“A”

CDP Supplier Engagement
Leadership-level rating, 2025

Zero

Substantiated privacy breaches
Also zero confirmed corruption or anti-trust incidents

Standards, certifications and assurance

100% of Straive’s operational sites are aligned to the frameworks below. Reported with reference to the GRI Standards.

UN Global Compact
Signatory, commitment renewed 2025
SBTi-approved targets
1.5°C-aligned, 2023 base year
CDP
Annual disclosure; “A” rating, Supplier Engagement 2025
EcoVadis
Annual ESG assessment and public disclosure
ISO 14001
Environmental management system
ISO 14064-1
GHG inventory, reasonable assurance
ISO 45001
Occupational health & safety
ISO 27001:2022
Information security management
SOC 2 Type II
Independently audited controls
EU GDPR
Data protection and privacy compliance
HIPAA
Protected health information safeguards
PCI DSS
Payment card data security
Pillar 01

Environmental stewardship

Charting a path to Net-Zero across a global footprint of office-based operations and data centres.

Our climate transition plan is governed by an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system and an ISO 14064-verified GHG inventory. It runs on three levers: operational efficiency, an aggressive renewable energy transition, and value chain engagement on Scope 3 — the largest portion of our footprint.

GHG EMISSIONS BY SCOPE
tCO₂e · 2024 compared with 2025
Near-term target

Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 58.8% by 2034 from a 2023 base year.

Net-Zero target

Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2040 from a 2023 base year.

Value chain target

Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions 63.8% per USD value added by 2034 from a 2023 base year.

4,645.68 tCO₂e

Market-based emissions avoided through onsite solar, grid-supplied renewables and 3,431 MWh of RECs / I-RECs.

64.576 MWh

Surplus solar exported back to the local grid from our Pondicherry facility in its first eight months of operation.

7,943.5 m³

Treated wastewater recycled and reused for non-potable purposes across onsite treatment plants in India and the Philippines.

90%

Of targeted single-use plastics eliminated onsite under our Policy Against Single-Use Plastic.

We commit to effective resource management

We prioritize the segregation of waste to maximize recycling rates. Whenever possible, we require third-party waste collectors to issue recycling pathway certifications.

  • Of the total 108.4 tons of waste generated in 2025, 14.5 tons (13.4%) have been certified as recycled.
  • 100% of our hazardous waste (22.0 tonnes) is certified treated by authorized vendors specializing in materials recovery.
  • Our e-waste is managed in strict accordance with our IT Asset Management Policy and local environmental laws.
Pillar 02

People and communities

A gender-balanced workforce of more than 19,000 across India, the Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, Nicaragua, the UK and the US.

0 %
women in the workforce
+ 0
employee NPS, 75% participation
0 %
annualized attrition

Zero

work-related injuries, fatalities or harassment incidents reported

Learning and future readiness

University Next delivers ladderized development through Growth Hub for leadership progression and SkillsInfinite for adjacent and emerging skills, with the Learnovate platform carrying mandatory compliance, safety and inclusion modules. AI literacy programmes — AI for Everyone, Responsible Use of AI, Prompt Engineering — sit alongside the monthly VIA Talks | AI Conversations series. Annual performance reviews were completed for 100% of eligible employees.

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Women hold 27.1% of extended management positions. EmpowHER and LeadHER build female leadership pipelines; RecruitHER and Reignite widen access, including second careers after a break.

Three years running

Straive has been named among the Top 100 Best Companies for Women in India by Avtar and Seramount for the third consecutive year — India’s most established benchmark of workplace inclusion, assessed on policy, practice and lived employee experience.

Creating Shared Value in 2025

  • India
  • Philippines
  • Vietnam
  • Singapore
  • Nicaragua

Creating Shared Value is our version of corporate social responsibility. Rather than writing cheques at arm’s length, it is driven by employee volunteerism — our people give their skills and time to the communities where they live and work, which is what makes each programme durable.

beneficiaries reached
0
community initiatives
0
active employee volunteers
0
volunteer hours mobilized
0
ecosystem partners engaged
0
Flagship initiative

Project 25:25

Set out to make a meaningful difference in the lives of 25,000 students globally by 2025. It exceeded that target ahead of schedule, reaching close to 29,000 students through 618 volunteers contributing over 3,756 volunteer hours.

Pillar 03

Governance and responsible AI

A gender-balanced workforce of more than 19,000 across India, the Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, Nicaragua, the UK and the US.

Zero

confirmed incidents of corruption or anti-trust violation

Zero

substantiated complaints regarding customer privacy or data loss

100%

of operational sites within scope are aligned to our global certification frameworks

Responsible AI, in practice

Our Responsible AI Policy was formalized in 2025 and is managed through three pillars: continuous training via mandatory AI ethics modules; proactive information security campaigns led by our global security teams and Rakshan volunteers; and rigorous tool testing inside a dedicated LLM environment where AI tools are vetted and stress-tested before deployment. Completion of the “Responsible Use of AI” module is a 100% compliance expectation for all global personnel.

 

Speaking up, safely

Our Whistleblowing Policy carries a strict no-hostility, zero-retaliation guarantee and covers internal and external stakeholders. It is supported by a network of trained Localized Whistleblower Ombuds, a continuously monitored Corporate Governance Inbox, and My Voice Matters — a 24/7 confidential reporting platform. Grievance handling is standardized across the organization regardless of concern type.

Board of Directors

Oversees ESG policy implementation, reviews performance regularly, and guides on ESG-related risk and opportunity.

Executive ESG Committee

Chaired by the CFO under CEO sponsorship, with C-level leaders from Operations, HR, Finance, IT and Legal. Sets public targets and allocates resources.

ESG Core Team

Led by the Head of Sustainability. Runs day-to-day delivery, data collection and public disclosure across GRI, CDP and EcoVadis.

Pillar 04

Sustainable supply network

Recognized with a leadership-level rating of “A” in CDP’s Supplier Engagement Assessment 2025.

Contractual, not advisory

As of 2025, 100% of active suppliers have signed and acknowledged our Supplier Code of Conduct. Failure to uphold sustainability clauses or implement environmental risk mitigation constitutes a material breach of contract and grounds for immediate termination

Three governing policies

A Sustainable Procurement Policy prioritizing low-carbon and circular alternatives; Responsible Procurement and Use of Paper, requiring FSC- or PEFC-validated sourcing; and a Policy Against Single-Use Plastic, which has eliminated 90% of targeted plastics onsite.

Supplier engagement cycle

Mandatory ESG onboarding criteria, supplier training mandates for engagements beyond one year with completion records retained for three years, continuous risk due diligence and self-audits, and ESG metrics explicitly weighted in ongoing performance evaluations.

Social mandates upstream

Zero tolerance for modern slavery, human trafficking, child exploitation and forced labor, aligned to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and ILO conventions. Suppliers must provide credible evidence of compliance.

In their words

Official statements from our leadership

Four signed statements open the 2025 report: a letter to stakeholders from our President and CEO, and official statements on sustainable development, integrity, and impact on people and the environment.

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Ankor Rai
President and CEO
A letter to our stakeholders

“This report reflects a deeper truth: sustainability at Straive is no longer something we are building toward. It is becoming how we operate.”

In 2025, we moved from articulating our commitments to acting on them — strengthening our Responsible AI Policy, expanding mandatory AI ethics training across our workforce, and ensuring that as we scale these technologies, we do so with the same rigor we apply to every other part of our business.

The results this year reflect that discipline. Our combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions fell to 7,990.98 tCO2e — a 14.90% reduction, at the same time outpacing our SBTi-approved target for 2025 by 9%, keeping us firmly on the path to Net-Zero by 2040. Renewable energy now supplies 53.1% of our global electricity, up from 42% the year before, and we were recognized with an ‘A’ rating from CDP for Supplier Engagement.

Our people remain the foundation of everything we do. We ended the year with more than 19,000 employees globally, women comprising 50.1% of our workforce, and an employee Net Promoter Score of +22.8. We recorded zero reported incidents of workplace harassment across our global footprint, and through Project 25:25, our flagship community initiative, we reached nearly 29,000 students — exceeding our original goal well ahead of schedule.

We are not writing this report to declare victory. Growth brought new challenges alongside our progress as we modernized our infrastructure. We see these as opportunities and tackle them with the same transparency we’ve brought to everything else in these pages. We are proud of what we’ve built so far, and clear-eyed about how much work remains.

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AJ

Abhishek Jain
Chief Financial Officer · Head, ESG Executive Committee
On the relevance of sustainable development to Straive

“This report reflects a deeper truth: sustainability at Straive is no longer something we are building toward. It is becoming how we operate.”

As a responsible corporate citizen, we are committed to integrating sustainable development principles into our operations, strategy, and decision-making processes.

As a responsible corporate citizen, we are committed to integrating sustainable development principles into our operations, strategy, and decision-making processes.

Our approach to sustainable development is guided by the following principles:

Environmental Stewardship: We strive to minimize our environmental footprint by reducing waste, conserving natural resources, and promoting sustainable practices throughout our operations.

Social Responsibility: We prioritize the well-being of our employees, customers, and communities by promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as ensuring fair labor practices and safe working conditions.

Economic Sustainability: We aim to create long-term value for our shareholders by investing in sustainable business models, and promoting innovative technologies and solutions.

We look forward to continuing to advance our sustainable development agenda and to working with our stakeholders to promote a more sustainable future.

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FV

Francis Victoria
Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel
On integrity, with zero tolerance for corruption

“This report reflects a deeper truth: sustainability at Straive is no longer something we are building toward. It is becoming how we operate.”

Our core values of respect, accountability and meritocracy form the bedrock of our zero-tolerance policy towards corruption in all its forms.

We believe in fostering a culture of zero-tolerance for corruption. Our comprehensive governance framework includes robust anti-corruption policies, stringent financial controls, and transparent reporting mechanisms. We actively promote ethical conduct through training programs, whistleblowing channels, and a strong code of conduct that applies to all employees, partners, and stakeholders.

Furthermore, we prioritize environmental sustainability in all our operations. By embedding sustainability principles in our daily activities, we aim to contribute to a more responsible and equitable future.

We are continuously striving to enhance our governance structures and improve our environmental performance to build trust and a sustainable future for all.

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Manju Bharadwaj
Chief People Officer
On Straive’s impact on both people and the environment

“This report reflects a deeper truth: sustainability at Straive is no longer something we are building toward. It is becoming how we operate.”

We are deeply committed to integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance 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.

We are passionate about fostering a culture that drives diversity, equity and inclusion, where every employee feels valued and empowered to grow. We implement a range of opportunities for development, recognizing that our people are our greatest asset. As a responsible corporate citizen, we also invest in social initiatives that support education, health, and economic development, striving to make a positive difference in the communities we serve.

We are dedicated to embracing sustainable practices, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship, and are committed to creating a positive impact on society.

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Looking ahead

Our roadmap

Straive moves beyond compliance to quantified, verifiable, accountable ESG performance, organized around six execution pillars.

01
Decarbonization and Scope 3 mitigation

Third-party ISO 14064 verification of the 2025 GHG inventory in Q2 2026, and engagement of our top 20 supply chain partners on absolute Scope 3 reduction pathways.

02
Aggressive renewable energy adoption

Expanding past the 53.1% milestone through additional onsite solar in India and the Philippines and localized green power purchase agreements.

03
Supply chain transparency and ESG screening

Quantitative ESG scorecards integrated into 100% of vendor onboarding workflows, with published percentages of subcontractors evaluated.

04
Evolving community and economic shared value

A next-generation CSV blueprint deploying volunteer networks into localized digital-literacy and ethical AI programmes.

05
Advanced DEI engineering

Expanding EmpowHER and LeadHER, and deploying RecruitHER and Reignite to elevate female representation in technical, engineering and data science disciplines.

06
Continuous governance and ethical AI scaling

Continuous audit and stress-testing of the Responsible AI Policy against global legal shifts, with 100% mandatory module completion maintained.

The full disclosure

Straive Sustainability Report 2025

62 pages, reported with reference to the GRI Standards, including the complete GRI index, our double materiality assessment, and quantitative disclosures across emissions, energy, water, waste, workforce, governance and supply chain.

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Reporting period
1 Jan – 31 Dec 2025
Framework
GRI Standards
Reporting cycle
Annual, second edition
Publication
July 2026
Assurance
ISO 14064-1, third party

Restatements

None

Headquartered in Singapore, with operations in India, the Philippines, Vietnam, the USA, Nicaragua and the United Kingdom. Feedback on this report is welcome at sustainability@straive.com.

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