Sustainability is a part of our DNA

We believe that business can be a force for good. As such, we have embedded sustainability in our core business processes and aim to utilize our technical expertise to provide long term value to our clients and communities.

Sustainability Program
Sustainability Program

Our sustainability program is based on the following core elements: health and safety, environment (Code Green), business continuity management, information security, labor standards and diversity, anti-bribery and corruption, and management engagement and social impact. 

Our sustainability program is backed by relevant certifications, policies, and employee training for these core areas. This includes certification for ISO 45001:2018 (health and safety), ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management), ISO 22301:2019 (business continuity), and ISO 27001:2013 (information security).

Virtusa was featured in the UN Global Compact Responsible Business Advancing Peace case studies.

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Environmental Stewardship

Code Green

Initiated in 2008, Code Green, is our environmental management system. As an early leader in environmental stewardship, we are proud of our environmental performance.

Environmental Performance

Reduced emissions per employee by 34%. Recycled 51% of water. Reduced energy per employee by 25%. Obtained 19% energy from renewable sources.
* All data is for Fiscal Year 2021 to 2022 unless otherwise indicated.

Forest Restoration Initiative

Partnership between Biodiversity Sri Lanka and Virtusa, the forest restoration initiative aims to restore 10 hectares of degraded land in the Kanneliya Forest Reserve.

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiatives

The Virtusa Foundation has been set up to formalize our social responsibility strategy and manage all CSR initiatives under one umbrella.

CampusReach

Since 1998, we’ve partnered with academic institutions in Sri Lanka and India to nurture the next generation of IT professionals through curriculum development, internships, and mentoring.

DigitalReach

Initiated in 2009, we strive to create an inclusive society by IT-enabling communities. We built a Digital Learning Center (DLC) for war rehabilitees in Sri Lanka as well as several IT labs for rural schools in India and Sri Lanka.

TechReach

Since 2005, we have developed software to support urgent social projects such as the Sahana Disaster Management System, Rehabilitation Management System, Dakshas Healthcare Portal, and the United Way Management Portal.

OutReach

Through OutReach, we carry out community outreach activities. These include donations and volunteering. While some of these projects are continuing projects, others are one-time activities.
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Awards and Recognition

Virtusa is recognized for corporate social responsibility practiced globally.

 
  • In 2022, Virtusa received a Silver medal in the EcoVadis Ratings assessment
  • In 2022, Virtusa received a score of "A-" (Leadership band) for our CDP climate change response
  • In 2020, Virtusa received a rating of AA (on a scale of AAA-CCC) in the MSCI ESG Ratings assessment. (As of February 2021)
  • In 2019, Virtusa was rated "Prime" for Corporate ESG Performance by ISS. (As of February 2021)
Corporate Citizenship

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