- As Digital Innovation Partner, Infosys will power The
Economist Group's latest global initiative to advance the discourse
on sustainability amongst world leaders and businesses
LONDON, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global
leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, and The
Economist Group, a leading global media company, today announced a
new strategic partnership designed to enable and accelerate
sustainability solutions and drive world-changing impact through a
new business-to-business model.
With less than ten years to deliver on the 2030 Agenda for
Sustainable Development, businesses and institutions must take the
lead in balancing our human aspirations with the planet's ability
to sustain them. This aspiration has driven Infosys and The
Economist Group to join forces to create the necessary climate for
change. This initiative is designed to unlock the long-term
thinking of businesses and other institutions, combining insights,
innovation and influence, to address the most challenging
sustainability issues facing our planet today.
The first phase of the strategic, multi-year partnership will be
announced and launched in October
2021. It will combine Infosys' groundbreaking digital
services and capabilities with the strength and depth of The
Economist Group's global policy research, insights and events
expertise.
By leveraging their collective strengths as two organisations
with a shared commitment to sustainable business practices, the
partnership will see The Economist Group and Infosys advance
sustainability dialogue and inspire action towards creating a
better, more sustainable world.
Lara Boro, CEO, The Economist
Group, said: "A sustainable future will depend on creative
collaboration. This exciting partnership with Infosys shows how
pooling strengths can accelerate innovation and amplify impact in
the pursuit of progress."
Salil Parekh, CEO,
Infosys, emphasized: "At Infosys, our focus is to serve the
preservation of our planet by shaping sustainability solutions
which are driven by insights that inform, experiences that immerse,
and platforms that drive action. We take great pride in leveraging
the power of digital technologies to drive global business
transformation. As a digital innovation partner, we are delighted
to catalyze progress by supporting The Economist Group to enable
global sustainability stakeholders and accelerate the agenda for
global businesses towards a better, greener future."
About The Economist Group
The Economist Group is built on high-quality, in depth global
analysis which runs through all of its businesses. With 25 offices
in 14 countries and serving a global readership and client base,
the Group produces digital and print products, convenes global
events, and offers a range of subscription and other services for
clients and consumers. Its flagship businesses include The
Economist, and research and analysis division, The Economist
Intelligence Unit.
About Infosys Ltd.
Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services
and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to
navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of
experience in managing the systems and workings of global
enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital
journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered
core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower
the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented
levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning
agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and
transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our
innovation ecosystem.
Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE:
INFY) (NYSE: INFY), can help your enterprise navigate your
next.
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