Sustainability drives the way we do business
Sustainability is all encompassing and includes every element of our life, our work, our health and our communities. We are at a tipping point to make a meaningful shift and set forth the changes we want to see. Our commitment is to creating greater harmony and maximizing societal wellbeing using technological innovation while working to solve social challenges that support a more prosperous and harmonious society.
This year, NTT commissioned a study to examine the relationship between social sustainability and corporate performance. This paper explores how forward-thinking enterprises establish shared social and business values, providing a valuable roadmap for companies aiming to become social sustainability leaders.
If all the firms in the sample were to become industry leaders, it could result in an additional revenue of $22.5 billion across the 250 firms surveyed.
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The leading companies in social sustainability reported a 11.4% increase in productivity
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Companies who invest the most in social sustainability report a 9.6% increase in revenue
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Social sustainability initiatives unlocked nearly $675 billion in GDP across those included in the survey
Which digital technologies will your company start to use / continue with in the next two years?
72% of the organizations surveyed will invest in data security and digital chatbots
78% of this companies will invest in data security and privacy
68% of the companies in this sector listed cloud adoptions as key technology
70% of Telecoms will invest in digital chatbots and customer interaction tools as key
Companies that place people and the planet alongside profit are best positioned to thrive in the coming years. But, most significantly, their success will enable societies to flourish in a virtuous circle.
WSJ Intelligence conducted an online quantitative survey of 350 CEOs of large corporations to understand their views on how business should contribute to society’s goals. Around 21% of the respondents have been defined as “leaders,” since they display leading-class approaches for mission-driven and sustainability practices and the same level or above average for all other measures.
We are accelerating technological innovation that supports society and industry as a whole by collaborating with partners and innovation experts.
At NTT, innovation is a part of our culture. We are constantly transforming businesses for success, disrupting industries for good, and shaping a better society for us all to live and work in.
Almost 30% of all food creates almost 10% of the greenhouse emissions in the world. NTT food waste solution represents our commitment to the circular economy. By using technology, food waste is not only composted but also accelerated and targeted so it has the most and effective outcome.
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With more than 100 data centers in 20 countries around the world, NTT is constantly thinking about new ways to create efficiency and better utilize energy and improve the way we work for our clients and the environment.
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NTT is committed to the right to learn. In 2017, NTT “adopted” a government-aided girls’ school in Mumbai, India. Thanks to the computer lab, science lab or the library, or through the vocational training sessions, more than 1,000 girls are now computer literate and 95% enroll in college education.
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Sustainability is the topic everyone is talking about. It’s not just at home, not just something the kids are working on for a school project but a very present topic we are living with both at home and at work. Sustainability affects us all. Whether it’s a need to reduce energy consumption, an increased focus on recycling or improving diversity at work, sustainability is a top priority.
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Use data to bring your sustainability journey to life. You can only improve what you measure. That’s why our innovative data analytics solution helps you to track and quantify your environmental footprint. We offer you one solution for all your regulatory compliance that will drive optimization and enhance your sustainability initiatives.
Those pillars are Nature & Humanity, promoting a decarbonized society and recycling. Improving prosperity with the power of technology and establishing sahred ethical standards, for a safer and resilient society. And Maximizing Wellbeing, promoting diversity, inclusion and creating new work style models.
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NTT’s approach is founded on the concept of “Self-as-We”, that supports a transition from individuality and isolated groups toward more diverse cultures and highly connected communities—essentially a “community of communities.” Through it, we will develop several initiatives to promote economic growth while contributing to resolving social issues to realize a sustainable society.
Sustainability Charter
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Watch the conversation between Vito Mabrucco and Professor Yasuo Deguchi about the Ethics of Technology.
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The greatest innovations come from being able to reimagine the future. IOWN (Innovative Optical and Wireless Network) is the latest example of an innovation that contributes to a sustainable world, lighting up the potential of new technologies that will break through current limitations. We make the kind of breakthroughs that enable a more naturally connected and sustainable future.
