Infosys Requests WFH Power Bills to Meet Net-Zero Goals

Indian IT giant Infosys has requested its remote-working employees to voluntarily share their home electricity consumption data.

This initiative is part of the company’s ambitious strategy to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across all scopes of operations by 2040, a goal that increasingly depends on accurately measuring the “invisible” carbon footprint of its distributed workforce.

The Challenge of Hybrid Emissions

Since becoming carbon neutral in 2020, Infosys has faced a new hurdle: the shift to hybrid and remote work.

While office-based emissions (Scope 1 and 2) are easy to monitor, the energy used by employees working from home (WFH) falls under Scope 3 emissions.

By collecting electricity bills or usage data, Infosys aims to calculate the specific environmental impact of laptops, monitors, and lighting used by staff during business hours, ensuring that its sustainability reports are comprehensive and audit-ready.

Infosys Privacy and Methodology

To address potential privacy concerns, Infosys has clarified that the data sharing is strictly voluntary.

The company has provided a dedicated portal where employees can upload their monthly utility metrics.

This data is then anonymized and aggregated to estimate the average carbon footprint per remote employee.

The company plans to use these insights to purchase more precise carbon offsets and to explore green energy incentives for its staff, such as solar power subsidies for home offices.

Infosys Leading the “Green IT” Movement

Infosys is among the first major Indian corporations to attempt such granular tracking for Scope 3 emissions.

This move reflects a broader global trend where ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance is becoming a critical factor for securing international contracts.

As European and North American clients increasingly demand “green supply chains,” IT service providers must prove that their operations—including the homes of their developers—are as sustainable as possible.

Future Outlook

While the move has sparked debate among some employees regarding the boundaries between work and home, sustainability experts view it as a necessary step for the industry.

The data will help Infosys refine its “Integrated Annual Report” and could eventually influence future hybrid work policies, encouraging more energy-efficient working habits across its global talent pool of over 300,000 professionals.

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