The certification affirms DXC's leadership in
sustainable business practices
ASHBURN,
Va., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - DXC
Technology (NYSE: DXC), a global leader in technology services, has
achieved Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approval of its
near-term emissions reduction targets, a significant milestone in
the company's commitment to sustainable and environmentally
responsible business practices.
The SBTi grants certification to companies that have set
science-based targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. These
targets are designed to align companies with a global warming
trajectory of 1.5 °C in compliance with the Paris Agreement.
This certification places DXC Technology in an elite group of
companies worldwide, demonstrating the organization's dedication to
reducing carbon emissions and aligning its strategic vision with
the global imperative to address climate change.
"Getting certified by SBTi for reducing emissions soon shows
we're serious about fighting climate change worldwide," said
Mary Finch, Chief Human Resources
Officer and Global Lead, Marketing & Communications at DXC
Technology. "We've already cut emissions significantly since 2019
and helped our customers do the same. With our Sustainable Services
offerings, DXC is ready to keep making a positive impact on
sustainability for our customers."
DXC Technology's pledge to sustainability extends beyond this
certification. The company has been "Virtual First" since 2019,
enabling significant reductions in carbon emissions and
contributing to DXC being recognized in USA Today's America's
Climate Leaders for 2023 and the EcoVadis Gold Medal in 2021, 2022
and 2023. The SBTi has validated DXC's near-term emissions
reduction targets as in line with minimizing global warming to
1.5°C, evidence of DXC's commitment to minimize the impacts of
climate change. The company remains dedicated to excellence in
environmental stewardship and looks forward to further
contributions to a greener, more sustainable future.
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numerous assumptions, risks, uncertainties and other factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those
described in such statements, many of which are outside of our
control. For a written description of these factors, see the
section titled "Risk Factors" in DXC's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended March 31,
2023, and any updating information in subsequent SEC
filings. No assurance can be given that any goal or plan set forth
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About DXC Technology
DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their
mission-critical systems and operations while modernizing IT,
optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and
scalability across public, private, and hybrid clouds. The world's
largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to
deploy services to drive new levels of performance,
competitiveness, and customer experience across their IT estates.
Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and
colleagues at DXC.com.
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