GRI Standard Contents Index

GRI 1: Foundation
The statement of use		NTT DATA has reported in accordance with the GRI Standards for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.
The title of GRI 1 used;		GRI 1: Foundation 2021
The title of the GRI topic specific standards used;		At present, there is no applicable sector-specific standard for GRI topics that NTT DATA should comply with. However, we plan to adhere to it as soon as it is published.
Disclosure		References (Sustainability Report 2024 Data Book)/Direct response	References (Other)/Direct Response	Reason / Explanation
GRI 2_ General Disclosures 2021
2-1	Organizational details	Scope of Coverage and Terminolog p.1	(Integrated Report)NTT DATA At a Glance p.14 About Us
2-2	Entities included in the organization's sustainability reporting	Scope of Coverage and Terminolog p.1	https://www.nttdata.com/global/en/
2-3	Reporting period, frequency and contact point	Scope of Coverage and Terminolog p.1 Contact p.1	Contact Us
2-4	Restatements of information	No corrections or revisions
2-5	External assurance	External Recognition p.13 Third-Party Assurance p.109	Third-Party Evaluations & Verification
2-6	Activities, value chain and other business relationships	Our Way p.4 NTT DATA's Sustainability Managemen p.6 Supplier Engagement p.26 Promoting a Responsible Supply Chain pp.63-64	(Integrated Report)NTT DATA At a Glance pp.14-15 About Us
2-7	Employees	Status of Employment 1 p.114 Status of Employment 2 p.115 Internal System Users and Working Hours 1 p.118 Information on Talent Development p.121	Securing & develop IT human resources
2-8	Workers who are not employees		Securities Report p.11 (Japanese only)
2-9	Governance structure and composition	Promotion System p.5 Promoting a Sense of Unity in the NTT Group p.14 Environmental Management System p.19 Acquiring ISO 14001 Certification p.20 Internal Environmental Audits p.20 Risk Management Structure p.51 Corporate Governance Basic Policies and Promotion System pp.95-107
2-10	Nomination and selection of the highest governance body	Appointment and Dismissal of Directors and Senior Management p.101
2-11	Chair of the highest governance body	Corporate Governance System p.96
2-12	Role of the highest governance body in overseeing the management of impacts	Sustainability Management Promotion System p.5 Promoting a Sense of Unity in the NTT Group p.14 Management System p.18 Acquiring ISO 14001 Certification p.20 Internal Environmental Audits p.20 Risk Management Structure p.51 Corporate Governance System pp.96-97
2-13	Delegation of responsibility for managing impacts	Sustainability Management Promotion System p.5 Promoting a Sense of Unity in the NTT Group p.14 Management System p.18 Acquiring ISO 14001 Certification p.20 Internal Environmental Audits p.20 Risk Management Structure p.51 Corporate Governance System pp.96-97
2-14	Role of the highest governance body in sustainability reporting	Sustainability Management Promotion System p.5
2-15	Conflicts of interest	Dialogue with Stakeholders p.10 Basic Policies and Promotion System p.95 Initiatives to Strengthen Governance p.95 Basic Policy on Group Governance p.95 Corporate Governance System p.96 Conflicts of Interest by Directors p.104	Corporate Governance Report
2-16	Communication of critical concerns	Promotion of Risk Governance pp.51-52 Ensuring Corporate Ethics and Compliance p.65 Whistleblowing Systems p.80 Corporate Governance System pp.95-96
2-17	Collective knowledge of the highest governance body	Advice from Outside Experts p.11 Corporate Governance Basic Policies and Promotion System pp.95-100	Corporate Governance Report
2-18	Evaluation of the performance of the highest governance body	Evaluation of Effectiveness of the Board of Directors p.100 Number of Directors p.123	Corporate Governance Report
2-19	Remuneration policies	Management System p.18 Metrics and Targets (Management Metrics and Targets for Climate-Related Risks and Opportunities) p.33 Policy for Determining Director Remuneration p.102
2-20	Process to determine remuneration	Policy for Determining Director Remuneration p.102	Corporate Governance Report
2-21	Annual total compensation ratio	Total Remuneration for Directors and Remuneration Ratio to Employees p.103
2-22	Statement on sustainable development strategy		Message from CEO (Integrated Report)Sustainability Managemen pp.7-8
2-23	Policy commitments	Sustainability in NTT DATA pp.4-9 Key Memberships and Initiatives p.12 The NTT Group's Basic Policy pp.14-15 Environmental Policies of the NTT DATA p.18 NTT DATA NET-ZERO Vision 2040 p.21 NTT Group Human Rights Policy p.84 Respect for Human Rights pp.84-86	Message from CEO
2-24	Embedding policy commitments	Progress in Relation to the Nine Material Issues and FY2024 Target p.9 Information Disclosure Based on the TCFD pp.27-35 Smart X Co-innovation pp.44-47 Promoting a Responsible Supply Chain pp.63-64 Promoting Health Management p.79 Human Rights & DEI pp.84-90	Materiality of Sustainability Management
2-25	Processes to remediate negative impacts	Promoting a Responsible Supply Chain pp.63-64 Whistleblowing Systems p.65 Due Diligence Framework and Activities p.85	Contribution to society through business and corporate activities \| NTT DATA Group
2-26	Mechanisms for seeking advice and raising concerns	Ensuring Corporate Ethics and Compliance p.65 Promoting Ethical and Responsible Activities pp.66-67	Compliance
2-27	Compliance with laws and regulations	Ensuring Corporate Ethics and Compliance p.65 Promoting Ethical and Responsible Activities pp.66-67	Compliance
2-28	Membership associations	Key Memberships and Initiatives p.12
2-29	Approach to stakeholder engagement	Dialogue with Stakeholders p.10
2-30	Collective bargaining agreements	Labor-Management Dialogue to Enhance Work Environments p.80
GRI 3: Material Topics 2021
3-1	Process to determine material topics	Nine Material Issues and Identification Process for Achieving a Sustainable Society pp.7-9
3-2	List of material topics	Progress in Relation to the Nine Material Issues and FY2024 Targets p.9	Materiality of Sustainability Management
Materiality
Enviroment: Regenerating Ecosystems Preserving the global environment for the future
1.Carbon Neutrality Contribute to solving climate change issues by creating innovations to decarbonize society and clients.
3-3	Management of material topics	Sustainability in NTT DATA pp.4-11 Nine Material Issues p.7 Initiatives toward Materiality and Achieving KPIs p.17 Management System pp.18-22 Climate Change Risks and Response pp.29-30	Materiality of Sustainability Management
GRI 302: Energy 2016
302-1	Energy consumption within the organization	Greenhouse Gas Emissions p.110
302-2	Energy consumption outside of the organization	Greenhouse Gas Emissions p.110
302-3	Energy intensity		Environment Data, Data Center Efficiency	We disclose data for power usage efficiency at data centers. Energy intensity is currently being calculated in preparation for disclosure.
302-4	Reduction of energy consumption	Environmental Performance Data 1 p.111 Material Balance p.113
302-5	Reductions in energy requirements of products and services	Opportunities Related to Products and Services (Opportunity 1, 2, and 3) pp.31-32		Energy intensity is currently being calculated in preparation for disclosure.
GRI 305: Emissions 2016
305-1	Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions	Metrics and Targets (Management Metrics and Targets for Climate-Related Risks and Opportunities) p.33 Environmental Performance Data 1 p.111
305-2	Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions	Metrics and Targets (Management Metrics and Targets for Climate-Related Risks and Opportunities) p.33 Environmental Performance Data 1 p.111
305-3	Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions	Metrics and Targets (Management Metrics and Targets for Climate-Related Risks and Opportunities) p.33 Environmental Performance Data 1 p.111
305-4	GHG emissions intensity	Impact of Climate Change Scenarios on the Group p.35 Environmental Performance Data 1 p.111		Emissions intensity is currently being calculated in preparation for disclosure.
305-5	Reduction of GHG emissions	Metrics and Targets (Management Metrics and Targets for Climate-Related Risks and Opportunities) p.33 Environmental Performance Data 1 p.111
305-6	Emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS)	Material Balance p.113		Emissions of ozone-depleting substances are not compiled and therefore are not included. Emissions of fluorocarbons are accounted for under Scope 1.
305-7	Nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), and other significant air emissions	－		No significant air emissions to report.
2. Circular Economy Reduce waste and create a society where the value of products and services continues to circulate.
3-3	Management of material topics	Nine Material Issues p.7 Initiatives toward Materiality and Achieving KPIs p.17 Key Memberships and Initiatives p.12 Management System p.19 Environmental Management System pp.19-20 Basic Policy/NTT DATA's Greenhouse Gas Emissions pp.21-22	Materiality of Sustainability Management
GRI 306: Waste 2020
306-1	Waste generation and significant waste-related impacts	Circular Economy pp.36-37
306-2	Management of significant waste- related impacts	Circular Economy p.36 Environmental Management System pp.19-20 Promoting a Responsible Supply Chain pp.63-64	guidelines-for-sustainabilityin-supply-chain.pdf
306-3	Waste generated	Circular Economy Recycling Related to Our Business p.36 Environmental Performance Data 2 p.112 Material Balance p.113
306-4	Waste diverted from disposal	Recycling Related to Our Business p.36 Environmental Performance Data 2 p.112 Material Balance p.113
306-5	Waste directed to disposal	Circular Economy Recycling Related to Our Business p.36 Environmental Performance Data 2 p.112 Material Balance p.113
3. Nature Conservation Generate sound global environment and contribute to people's well-being by conserving and recovering nature capital.
3-3	Management of material topics	Nine Material Issues p.7 Key Memberships and Initiatives p.12 Initiatives toward Materiality and Achieving KPIs p.17 Metrics and Targets (Management Metrics and Targets for Climate-Related Risks and Opportunities)/Climate Change Scenario Analyses pp.33-35 Management System p.19 Environmental Management System pp.19-20 Basic Policy/NTT DATA's Greenhouse Gas Emissions pp.21-22 Environmental Performance Data 1 and 2 pp.111-112
GRI 303: Water and Effluents 2018
303-1	Interactions with water as a shared resource	Environmental Performance Data 2 p.112 Information Disclosure Based on the TNFD pp.38-41 Material Balance p.113
303-3	Water withdrawal	Information Disclosure Based on the TNFD pp.40-41 Summary of Third-Party Certified Data in Fiscal 2023 p.22 Environmental Performance Data 2 p.112 Material Balance p.113
303-4	Water discharge	Summary of Third-Party Certified Data in Fiscal 2023 p.22 Information Disclosure Based on the TNFD pp.38-41 Environmental Performance Data 2 p.112 Material Balance p.113
303-5	Water consumption	Environmental Performance Data 2 p.112 Summary of Third-Party Certified Data* in Fiscal 2023 p.22 Material Balance p.113
GRI 304: Biodiversity 2016
304-1	Operational sites owned, leased,managed in, or adjacent to, protected areas and areas of high biodiversity value outside protected areas	Information Disclosure Based on the TNFD pp.40-41
304-2	Significant impacts of activities, products and services on biodiversity	Information Disclosure Based on the TNFD p.38
304-3	Habitats protected or restored	－		No cases related to the protection or restoration of habitats in our operational areas.
304-4	IUCN Red List species and national conservation list species with habitats in areas affected by operations	－		No cases related to the protection or restoration of habitats in our operational areas.
Economy: Clients' Growth Companies achieving growth in ways that support a sustainable society
1. Smart X Co-innovation Create new value through co-creation with various companies to achieve a smart and innovative society.
3-3	Management of material topics	Nine Material Issues p.7 Key Memberships and Initiatives p.12 Initiatives toward Materiality and Achieving KPIs p.43 "Innovation Center" Activities at 11 Sites Around the World p.44 Promotion of Risk Governance pp.51-52 Dealing with Material Risks pp.51-52	Materiality of Sustainability Management
GRI 417: Marketing and Labeling 2016
417-1	Requirements for product and service information and labeling	Quality Management pp.48-49/No instances of non-compliance
417-2	Incidents of non-compliance concerning product and service information and labeling	Appropriate Corporate Branding p.67/No instances of non-compliance
417-3	Incidents of non-compliance concerning marketing communications	Measures to Prevent Unfair Competition p.67/No instances of non-compliance Appropriate Corporate Branding p.67
2. Trsuted Value Chain Uphold data privacy and security to ensure safe, secure and resilient corporate activities.
3-3	Management of material topics	Nine Material Issues p.7 Key Memberships and Initiatives p.12 Initiatives toward Materiality and Achieving KPIs p.43 Dealing with Material Risks pp.51-52 Ensure Information Security/Protect Data Privacy pp.53-60 AI Governance pp.60-61 Response to Disaster Risks p.62	Materiality of Sustainability Management
GRI 205: Anti-corruption 2016
205-1	Operations assessed for risks related to corruption	Ensuring Corporate Ethics and Compliance/Promoting Ethical and Responsible Activities pp.65-67
205-2	Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures	Ensuring Corporate Ethics and Compliance/Promoting Ethical and Responsible Activities pp.65-67
205-3	Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken	Security, Critical System Failures, Compliance, Anti-Competitive Practices, and Bribery p.121 /No incidents of corruption
GRI 206: Anti-competitive Behavior 2016
206-1	Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practices	Measures to Prevent Unfair Competition p.67
GRI 207: Tax 2019
207-1	Approach to tax	Tax Transparency pp.66-67
207-2	Tax governance, control, and risk management	Tax Transparency pp.66-67
207-3	Stakeholder engagement and management of concerns related to tax	Tax Transparency pp.66-67
207-4	Country-by-country reporting	Taxes Incurred (FY2022) p.66
GRI 308: Supplier Environmental Assessment 2016
308-1	New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria	Challenging Net-Zero across the Supply Chain pp.25-26 Promoting a Responsible Supply Chain pp.63-64
308-2	Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken	－		Not applicable
GRI 408: Child Labor 2016
408-1	Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labor	Promoting a Responsible Supply Chain pp.63-64 Ensuring Corporate Ethics and Compliance pp.65-68
GRI 409: Forced or Compulsory Labor 2016
409-1	Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor	Promoting a Responsible Supply Chain pp.63-64 Respect for Human Rights pp.84-86
GRI 414: Supplier Social Assessment 2016
414-1	New suppliers that were screened using social criteria	Promoting a Responsible Supply Chain pp.63-64
414-2	Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken	－		Not applicable
GRI 415: Public Policy 2016
415-1	Political contributions	Response to Political Actions p.67
GRI 418: Customer Privacy 2016
418-1	Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data	Progress in Relation to the Nine Material Issues and FY2024 Targets p.9 Ensure Information Security/Protect Data Privacy pp.53-60
3.Future of Work New ways of working that enhance employee experience and performance. Provide and promote work style reforms for society as a whole.
3-3	Management of material topics	Nine Material Issues p.7 Key Memberships and Initiatives p.12 Initiatives toward Materiality and Achieving KPIs p.43 Global Human Resource Development Framework p.75	Materiality of Sustainability Management
GRI 401: Employment 2016
401-1	New employee hires and employee turnover	Secure Highly Professional Personnel to Support Business Growth p.69 Status of Employment 1 p.114
401-2	Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees	Evaluation System p.74 At NTT DATA, we have implemented a system where the performance of contract employees is reflected in their compensation. Additionally, if we determine that an individual has the potential to contribute over the long term, we hire them as full-time employees.
401-3	Parental leave	Internal System Users and Working Hours 1 p.118 Creating an Environment for Balancing Work with Childcare and Nursing Care p.88	People
GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety 2018
403-1	Occupational health and safety management system	Promoting Work-Style Innovation pp.77-78 Promoting Health Management p.79 Employee Relations p.80
403-2	Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation	Promoting Health Management p.79 Employee Relations p.80 Preventing Occupational Accidents p.79 Reports to Corporate Ethics Helpline and Details p.120
403-3	Occupational health services	Promoting Work-Style Innovation pp.77-78 Promoting Health Management p.79 Set Health Targets and Initiatives p.79
403-4	Worker participation, consultation,and communication on occupational health and safety	Employee Relations p.80
403-5	Worker training on occupational health and safety	Improving Health Education and Health Literacy p.79
403-6	Promotion of worker health	Promoting Work-Style Innovation pp.77-78 Promoting Health Management p.79 Employee Relations p.80
403-7	Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships	Promoting Work-Style Innovation pp.77-78 Promoting Health Management p.79 Employee Relations p.80
403-8	Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system	Promoting Work-Style Innovation pp.77-78 Promoting Health Management p.79 Employee Relations p.80
403-9	Work-related injuries	Efforts to Support the Balance between Medical Treatment and Work p.79 Internal System Users and Working Hours 2 p.119
403-10	Work-related ill health	Preventing Occupational Accidents p.79
GRI 404: Training and Education 2016
404-1	Average hours of training per year per employee	Information on Talent Development p.121
404-2	Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs	Secure Highly Professional Personnel to Support Business Growth p.69 Advanced Training pp.70-73
404-3	Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews	Evaluation System p.74 Employee Engagement Surveys p.80
GRI 407: Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining 2016
407-1	Operations and suppliers in which the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at risk	Promoting a Responsible Supply Chain pp.63-64 Ensuring Corporate Ethics and Compliance pp.65-67 Respect for Human Rights pp.84-86
Societ: Inclusive Society Acheving a society where everyone can live healthy and happy lives
1. Human Rights & DEI Work to create an equitable society where a diverse range of people thrive and respect each other's human rights.
3-3	Management of material topics	Nine Material Issues p.7 Initiatives toward Materiality and Achieving KPIs p.83 Key Memberships and Initiatives p.12 AI Governance pp.60-61 Respect for Human Rights pp.84-86	Materiality of Sustainability Management
GRI 402: Labor/Management Relations 2016
402-1	Minimum notice periods regarding operational changes	Labor-Management Dialogue to Enhance Work Environments p.80
GRI 405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity 2016
405-1	Diversity of governance bodies and employees	Board Diversity p.98 The Board of Directors (Skill Matrix) p.98 Status of Employment 1 p.114 Status of Employment 2 p.115 Status of Employment 3 p.116 Status of Employment 4 p.117 Number of Directors p.123	People Corporate Governance Report
405-2	Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men	Status of Employment 3 p.116
GRI 406: Non-discrimination 2016
406-1	Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken	No instances of non-compliance
2. Digital Accessibility / Community Engagement Deliver services that provide everyone with equal access to basic needs and improve people's quality of life./Understand the challenges and needs for the development of local communities and provide services that enrich people's lives.
3-3	Management of material topics	Nine Material Issues p.7 Initiatives toward Materiality and Achieving KPIs p.83 Key Memberships and Initiatives p.12	Materiality of Sustainability Management
GRI 413: Local Communities 2016
413-1	Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs	Digital Accessibility / Community Engagement pp.91-93
413-2	Operations with significant actual and potential negative impacts on local communities	No instances of non-compliance
Items not related to Materiality
GRI 201: Economic Performance 2016
201-1	Direct economic value generated and distributed	－	Investors
201-2	Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change	Information Disclosure Based on the TCFD pp.27-35	Carbon Neutrality
201-3	Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans		Securities Report p.11 (Japanese only)
201-4	Financial assistance received from government	－		Information unavailable/incomplete: Information is not available at present
GRI 202: Market Presence 2016
202-1	Ratios of standard entry level wage by gender compared to local minimum wage	－		Information unavailable/incomplete: Information is not available at present
202-2	Proportion of senior management hired from the local community	－		Information unavailable/incomplete: Information is not available at present
GRI 203: Indirect Economic Impacts 2016
203-1	Infrastructure investments and services supported	Climate Change Risks and Response pp.29-32 Contributions through Co-Creation with Customers pp.91-92 Digital Accessibility / Community Engagement pp.91-93	(Integrated Report)Environment p.80
203-2	Significant indirect economic impacts	Climate Change Risks and Response pp.29-32 Opportunities Related to Products and Services (Opportunity 1, 2, and 3) pp.31-32 Dealing with Material Risks pp.51-52
GRI 204: Procurement Practices 2016
204-1	Proportion of spending on local suppliers	－		Information unavailable/incomplete: Information is not available at present
GRI 301: Materials 2016
301-1	Materials used by weight or volume	－		Not applicable
301-2	Recycled input materials used	－		Not applicable
301-3	Reclaimed products and their packaging materials	－		Not applicable
GRI 410: Security Practices 2016
410-1	Security personnel trained in human rights policies or procedures	Promoting a Responsible Supply Chain pp.63-64
GRI 411: Rights of Indigenous Peoples 2016
411-1	Incidents of violations involving rights of indigenous peoples	No instances of non-compliance
GRI 416: Customer Health and Safety 2016
416-1	Assessment of the health and safety impacts of product and service categories	Quality Management pp.48-49
416-2	Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products	No instances of non-compliance