Aegis Launches its Third Sustainability Report with GRI Application Level A+

MUMBAI, India and DALLAS, December 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Aegis Limited, a global outsourcing and technology services company released its Annual Sustainability Report with a GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) application level A+. This is Aegis' third edition of the disclosure report on sustainability reporting to have been prepared according to the GRI Guidelines, at an Application Level A+.

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The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is a leading organization in the sustainability field. GRI promotes the use of sustainability reporting as a way for organizations to become more sustainable and contribute to a sustainable development.

Aegis has reported on all core indicators set by GRI under Economic Performance, Labor Practices, Human Rights, Environmental Practices, Society Performance and Product Responsibilities. Some of the key highlights of the activities include Employing 1.76% of the total global workforce as Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and improving Global Gender Inclusivity ratio at 57:43 (male: female).

The organization monitors its resource consumption with a focus on integrating environmental steward into the mainstream business operations and making employees conscious about the need of conserving its resources through multiple training interventions. Aegis has impacted over 75,477 lives through 348 CSR activities across the globe in partnership with 83 Not-for-profit organizations.

SM Gupta, Global Chief People Officer at Aegis said "At Aegis, we have embedded sustainable practices across all spectrums of the business, stakeholder engagement process, environmental aspects and community development."

Sandip Sen, Global CEO, Aegis Limited said "We are glad to receive the assurance from GRI at application level A+ for the third consecutive year. Sustainability is at the core of our efforts to enhance our business ventures, establish a truly customer centric work culture, guide our growth strategy to achieve competitiveness and profitability in conjunction with social and environmental development."

GRI Application Level 'A+' is the highest that an organization can get on Global Sustainability Reporting.

Aegis acknowledges the level of disclosure and precision in reporting on the "Triple Bottom-line" of Financial, Social and Environmental performance. Aegis Sustainability Report 2013 focuses around Passion, People and Partnership as the key elements to have enabled the organization to ensure long term economic, social and environmental development.

For additional information or gaining access to the Aegis Sustainability Report 2013, Please download through the link below

http://www.aegisglobal.com/in/en/about/social-responsibility/sustainability-reports

About Aegis

Aegis is a global outsourcing and technology company committed to impacting clients' business outcomes by focusing on enhancing customer experience across all touch points and channels. Aegis was founded 30 years ago in the US and now has operations in 56 locations across 13 countries with more than 55,000 employees. Aegis services over 300 clients from verticals such as Banking and Financial Services, Insurance, Technology, Telecom, Healthcare, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Retail, and Energy & Utilities. The company is wholly owned by Essar, a USD 39 billion conglomerate.  For more information, write to us at [email protected] or visit http://www.aegisglobal.com.

Aegis media contact

Aegis (Global)
Danveer Bhasin, Associate Vice President - Global Marketing and Strategy
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Aegis (Americas)
Kevin Nolan, Head of Marketing (Americas)
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