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 2024 to 31 March 2025.
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 (NTT DATA Sustainability Report 2025) / Direct response References (Other) / Direct Response Reason / Explanation
GRI 2_ General Disclosures 2021
2-1 Organizational details Scope of Coverage and Terminolog p.1 Corporate Profile "NTT DATA's Position within the NTT Group" p.2
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 Third-Party Assurance p.1 Third-Party Evaluations & Verification
2-6 Activities, value chain and other business relationships Our Way p.5
Challenging Net-Zero across the Supply Chain p.26
Supplier Engagement p.27
Sustainable Supply Chain pp.52-53
Corporate Profile "NTT DATA's Position within the NTT Group" p.2
About Us
2-7 Employees People-Centric Company pp.66-76
Diversity and Inclusion pp.77-81
Internal System Users and Working Hours (2) p.106
Information on Talent Development p.107
Securing & develop IT human resources
2-8 Workers who are not employees Not applicable -
2-9 Governance structure and composition Promotion System p.11
Environmental Management System p.21
Risk Governance p.94
Corporate Governance p.92
Governance
2-10 Nomination and selection of the highest governance body Corporate Governance p.92 Governance
2-11 Chair of the highest governance body Corporate Governance p.92 Governance
2-12 Role of the highest governance body in overseeing the management of impacts Promotion System p.11
Acquiring ISO 14001 Certification p.21
Risk Governance p.94
Corporate Governance p.92
Governance
2-13 Delegation of responsibility for managing impacts Promotion System p.11
Advice from External Experts p.11
Acquiring ISO 14001 Certification p.21
Risk Governance p.94
Corporate Governance Systems p.92
Governance
2-14 Role of the highest governance body in sustainability reporting Promotion System p.11 Governance
2-15 Conflicts of interest Dialogue with Stakeholders p.13
Basic Policy and Management System p.19
Corporate Governance Systems p.92
2-16 Communication of critical concerns Risk Governance p.94
Corporate Ethics and Compliance p.95
Whistleblowing Systems p.95
Corporate Governance Systems p.92
Governance
2-17 Collective knowledge of the highest governance body Advice from External Experts p.11
Corporate Governance p.92
2-18 Evaluation of the performance of the highest governance body Corporate Governance p.92
2-19 Remuneration policies Promotion System p.11
Metrics and Targets (Management Metrics and Targets for Climate-Related Risks and Opportunities) p.34
Director Remuneration p.93
2-20 Process to determine remuneration Director Remuneration p.93
2-21 Annual total compensation ratio Information unavailable/incomplete -
2-22 Statement on sustainable development strategy Message from the CEO p.3
Message from the Executive Officer in charge of Sustainability p.4
Message from CEO
Corporate Profile "Message from the CEO" p.6-9
2-23 Policy commitments Message from the CEO p.3
Message from the Executive Officer in charge of Sustainability p.4
NTT DATA Environmental Policy p.19
NTT DATA NET-ZERO Vision 2040 p.22
Human Rights pp.84-87
Message from CEO
2-24 Embedding policy commitments Materiality and Non-Financial Indicators p.14
Information Disclosure Based on the TCFD pp.29-36
Innovation through Technology pp.46-48
Responsible Technology and AI Ethics pp.49-51
Sustainable Supply Chain pp.52-53
Health and Safety pp.82-83
Diversity and Inclusion pp.77-81
Human Rights pp.84-87
Materiality of Sustainability Management
2-25 Processes to remediate negative impacts Sustainable Supply Chain pp.52-53
Whistleblowing Systems p.95
Due Diligence Framework and Activities p.85
Contribution to society through business and corporate activities
2-26 Mechanisms for seeking advice and raising concerns Corporate Ethics and Compliance p.95 Compliance
2-27 Compliance with laws and regulations Corporate Ethics and Compliance p.95 Compliance
2-28 Membership associations Key Memberships and Initiatives p.15
2-29 Approach to stakeholder Dialogue with Stakeholders p.13
2-30 Collective bargaining agreements Labor-Management Dialogue to Enhance Work Environments p.83
GRI 3: Material Topics 2021
3-1 Process to determine material topics Materiality and Non-Financial Indicators p.14
3-2 List of material topics Positioning of Our Way, 3 Positives, and Materiality p.6
The Three Pillars and Materiality p.9
Materiality and Non-Financial Indicators p.14
Initiatives to Achieve Materiality and KPIs p.18
Initiatives to Achieve Materiality and KPIs p.45
Initiatives to Achieve Materiality and KPIs p.65
Materiality of Sustainability Management
Materiality
Planet positive: Lead by example, to disrupt industries for good, innovating services and solutions to regenerate our planet
Climate Change
3-3 Management of material topics Positioning of Our Way, 3 Positives, and Materiality p.6
Maximizing Client and Social Values and Achieving the 3 Positives Globally p.10
Materiality and Non-Financial Indicators p.14
Initiatives to Achieve Materiality and KPIs p.18
Basic Policy and Management System pp.19-20
Climate Change Risks and Response pp.31-32
Materiality of Sustainability Management
GRI 102: Climate Change 2025
102-1 Transition plan for climate change mitigation Climate Change Scenario Analyses pp.35-36
Initiatives to Achieve NTT DATA NET-ZERO Vision 2040 p.23
Toward Achieving Sustainable IT pp.23-25
Challenging Net-Zero across the Supply Chain pp.26-27
102-2 Climate change adaptation plan Climate Change Scenario Analyses pp.35-36
Climate Change Risks and Response pp.31-32
102-4 GHG emissions reduction targets and progress NTT DATA NET-ZERO Vision 2040-Formulation of a vision for Net-Zero GHG emissions by 2040-p.22
Metrics and Targets p.34
102-5 Scope 1 GHG emissions NTT DATA's GHG Emissions p.23
Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy p.98
102-6 Scope 2 GHG emissions NTT DATA's GHG Emissions p.23
Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy p.98
102-7 Scope 3 GHG emissions NTT DATA's GHG Emissions p.23
Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy p.98
102-8 GHG emissions intensity Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy p.98
102-9 GHG removals in the value chain Not applicable NTT DATA does not undertake any GHG removal activities within its value chain; therefore, no related information is disclosed.
102-10 Carbon credits Not applicable No carbon credits have been purchased; therefore, no disclosure is provided.
GRI 103: Energy 2025
103-1 Energy policies and commitments NTT DATA NET-ZERO Vision 2040-Formulation of a vision for Net-Zero GHG emissions by 2040- p.22
Initiatives to Achieve NTT DATA NET-ZERO Vision 2040 p.23
103-2 Energy consumption and self-generation within the organization Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy p.98
103-3 Upstream and downstream energy consumption Not applicable NTT DATA calculates and discloses our Scope 3 emissions. However, we have determined that energy consumption data from outside the organization used for these calculations are not appropriate for detailed analysis or disclosure. Consequently, we do not disclose this specific data.
103-4 Energy intensity Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy p.98
(We disclose the PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) of our data centers, which are our primary source of energy consumption.)
103-5 Reduction in energy consumption Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy p.98
Circularity
3-3 Management of material topics Positioning of Our Way, 3 Positives, and Materiality p.6
Maximizing Client and Social Values and Achieving the 3 Positives Globally p.10
Materiality and Non-Financial Indicators p.14
Initiatives to Achieve Materiality and KPIs p.18
Basic Policy and Management System pp.19-20
Materiality of Sustainability Management
GRI 306: Waste 2020
306-1 Waste generation and significant waste-related impacts Circularity pp.37-39
306-2 Management of significant waste- related impacts Circularity pp.37-39
Environmental Management System pp.21
guidelines-for-sustainabilityin-supply-chain.pdf
Challenging Net-Zero across the Supply Chain pp.26-27
306-3 Waste generated Our Initiatives for Resource Circulation pp.37-38
Waste and Water p.99
306-4 Waste diverted from disposal Our Initiatives for Resource Circulation pp.37-38
Waste and Water p.99
306-5 Waste directed to disposal Our Initiatives for Resource Circulation pp.37-38
Waste and Water p.99
Water Management
3-3 Management of material topics Positioning of Our Way, 3 Positives, and Materiality p.6
Maximizing Client and Social Values and Achieving the 3 Positives Globally p.10
Materiality and Non-Financial Indicators p.14
Initiatives to Achieve Materiality and KPIs p.18
Basic Policy and Management System pp.19-20
GRI 101: Biodiversity 2024
101-1 Policies to halt and reverse biodiversity loss Water Management pp.40-43
101-2 Management of biodiversity impacts Water Management pp.40-43
101-4 Identification of biodiversity impacts Water Management pp.40-43
101-5 Locations with biodiversity impacts Water Management pp.40-43
101-6 Direct drivers of biodiversity loss Water Management pp.40-43
101-7 Changes to the state of biodiversity Information unavailable/incomplete While we disclose water data for sites located in high water stress areas, we have not yet confirmed the status of ecosystems affected by our water use.
101-8 Ecosystem services Water Management pp.40-43
GRI 303: Water and Effluents 2018
303-1 Interactions with water as a shared resource Water Management pp.40-43
Waste and Water p.99
303-3 Water withdrawal Water Management pp.40-43
Waste and Water p.99
303-4 Water discharge Water Management pp.40-43
Waste and Water p.99
303-5 Water consumption Water Management pp.40-43
Waste and Water p.99
Prosperity positive: Transform businesses and society for successful growth, with sustainable services and solutions.
Innovation through Technology
3-3 Management of material topics The Three Pillars and Materiality p.9
Key Memberships and Initiatives p.15
Materiality and Non-Financial Indicators p.14
Global Activities of the Innovation Centers p.47
Risk Governance p.94
Materiality of Sustainability Management
Responsible Technology and AI Ethics
3-3 Management of material topics The Three Pillars and Materiality p.9
Key Memberships and Initiatives p.15
Materiality and Non-Financial Indicators p.14
Global Activities of the Innovation Centers p.47
Risk Governance p.94
Materiality of Sustainability Management
GRI 417: Marketing and Labeling 2016
417-1 Requirements for product and service information and labeling Quality Management pp.54-55
417-2 Incidents of non-compliance concerning product and service information and labeling Appropriate Corporate Branding p.96
417-3 Incidents of non-compliance concerning marketing communications Measures to Prevent Unfair Competition p.96
Appropriate Corporate Branding p.96
Sustainable Supply Chain
3-3 Management of material topics The Three Pillars and Materiality p.9
Key Memberships and Initiatives p.15
Materiality and Non-Financial Indicators p.14
Risk Governance p.94
Secure and Sustainable-by-design Services and Solutions pp.56-62
AI Governance pp.49-50
Materiality of Sustainability Management
GRI 308: Supplier Environmental Assessment 2016
308-1 New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria Challenging Net-Zero across the Supply Chain p.26
Sustainable Supply Chain pp.52-53
308-2 Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken Not applicable (Challenging Net-Zero across the Supply Chain pp.26-27) -
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 Sustainable Supply Chain pp.52-53
Corporate Ethics and Compliance pp.95-96
Human Rights pp.84-87
GRI 408: Child Labor 2016
408-1 Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labor Sustainable Supply Chain pp.52-53
No instances of non-compliance
Corporate Ethics and Compliance pp.95-96
GRI 409: Forced or Compulsory Labor 2016
409-1 Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor Sustainable Supply Chain pp.52-53
No instances of non-compliance
Human Rights pp.84-87
GRI 414: Supplier Social Assessment 2016
414-1 New suppliers that were screened using social criteria Sustainable Supply Chain pp.52-53
414-2 Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken Not applicable (Sustainable Supply Chain pp.52-53) -
Digital Safety and Reliability
3-3 Management of material topics The Three Pillars and Materiality p.9
Key Memberships and Initiatives p.15
Materiality and Non-Financial Indicators p.14
Risk Governance p.94
Secure and Sustainable-by-design Services and Solutions pp.56-62
AI Governance pp.49-50
Materiality of Sustainability Management
GRI 417: Marketing and Labeling 2016
417-1 Requirements for product and service information and labeling Quality Management pp.54-55
417-2 Incidents of non-compliance concerning product and service information and labeling Appropriate Corporate Branding p.96
417-3 Incidents of non-compliance concerning marketing communications Measures to Prevent Unfair Competition p.96
Appropriate Corporate Branding p.96
Secure and Sustainable-by-design Services and Solutions
3-3 Management of material topics The Three Pillars and Materiality p.9
Key Memberships and Initiatives p.15
Materiality and Non-Financial Indicators p.14
Risk Governance p.94
Secure and Sustainable-by-design Services and Solutions pp.56-62
AI Governance pp.49-50
Materiality of Sustainability Management
GRI 416: Customer Health and Safety 2016
416-1 Assessment of the health and safety impacts of product and service categories Quality Management pp.54-55
416-2 Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products No instances of non-compliance
GRI 418: Customer Privacy 2016
418-1 Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data Secure and Sustainable-by-design Services and Solutions pp.56-62
Security, Critical System Failures, Compliance, Anti-Competitive Practices, and Bribery p.100
People positive: Shape a better world for all, applying our digital capabilities to improve livelihoods and contribute to an inclusive society.
People-Centric Company
3-3 Management of material topics The Three Pillars and Materiality p.9
Key Memberships and Initiatives p.15
Materiality and Non-Financial Indicators p.14
Developing Human Resources Who Can Excel on the Global Stage p.69
Materiality of Sustainability Management
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.
GRI 401: Employment 2016
401-1 New employee hires and employee turnover Securing Personnel to Support Business Growth p.67
Status of Employment (1) p.101
Status of Employment (4) p.104
401-2 Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees Human Resource Management (Performance Evaluation System) p.73 We have implemented a system where compensation for contract employees reflects their performance and achievements. Furthermore, we offer permanent positions to those identified as long-term assets to the company.
401-3 Parental leave Internal System Users and Working Hours (1) p.105
Support for Balancing Work with Childcare and Nursing Care p.79
People
GRI 402: Labor/Management Relations 2016
402-1 Minimum notice periods regarding operational changes Labor-Management Dialogue to Enhance Work Environments p.83
GRI 404: Training and Education 2016
404-1 Average hours of training per year per employee Information on Talent Development p.107
404-2 Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs Securing Personnel to Support Business Growth p.67
Developing Highly Specialized Talent pp.68-73
404-3 Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews Human Resource Management (Performance Evaluation System) p.73
Employee Engagement Surveys p.74
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 Sustainable Supply Chain pp.52-53
Corporate Ethics and Compliance pp.95-96
Human Rights pp.84-87
Diversity and Inclusion
3-3 Management of material topics The Three Pillars and Materiality p.9
Materiality and Non-Financial Indicators p.14
Key Memberships and Initiatives p.15
AI Governance pp.49-50
Human Rights pp.84-87
Materiality of Sustainability Management
GRI 405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity 2016
405-1 Diversity of governance bodies and employees Human Capital-Related Metrics and Targets p.66
Status of Employment (1) p.101
Status of Employment (2) p.102
Status of Employment (3) p.103
Status of Employment (4) p.104
Status of Employment p.108
People
405-2 Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men Status of Employment (3) p.103
Health and Safety
3-3 Management of material topics The Three Pillars and Materiality p.9
Key Memberships and Initiatives p.15
Materiality and Non-Financial Indicators p.14
Global Human Resource Development Framework p.69
Materiality of Sustainability Management
GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety 2018
403-1 Occupational health and safety management system Health and Safety pp.82-83
Whistleblowing Systems p.95
Enhancing Employee Engagement pp.74-76
403-2 Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation Health and Safety pp.82-83
Whistleblowing Systems p.95
Enhancing Employee Engagement pp.74-76
Reports to Corporate Ethics Helpline and Details p.109
403-3 Occupational health services Health and Safety pp.82-83
403-4 Worker participation, consultation,and communication on occupational health and safety Health and Safety pp.82-83
Whistleblowing Systems p.95
Enhancing Employee Engagement pp.74-76
403-5 Worker training on occupational health and safety Health and Safety pp.82-83
403-6 Promotion of worker health Enhancing Employee Engagement pp.74-76
Health and Safety pp.82-83
Whistleblowing Systems p.95
403-7 Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships Enhancing Employee Engagement pp.74-76
Health and Safety pp.82-83
Whistleblowing Systems p.95
403-8 Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system Enhancing Employee Engagement pp.74-76
Health and Safety pp.82-83
Whistleblowing Systems p.95
403-9 Work-related injuries Health and Safety pp.82-83
Internal System Users and Working Hours (2) p.106
403-10 Work-related ill health Health and Safety pp.82-83
Human Rights
3-3 Management of material topics The Three Pillars and Materiality p.9
Materiality and Non-Financial Indicators p.14
Key Memberships and Initiatives p.15
Responsible Technology and AI Ethics pp.49-51
Human Rights pp.84-87
Materiality of Sustainability Management
GRI 406: Non-discrimination 2016
406-1 Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken No instances of non-compliance
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 Sustainable Supply Chain pp.52-53
Corporate Ethics and Compliance pp.95-96
Human Rights pp.84-87
GRI 408: Child Labor 2016
408-1 Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labor Sustainable Supply Chain pp.52-53
No instances of non-compliance
Corporate Ethics and Compliance pp.95-96
GRI 409: Forced or Compulsory Labor 2016
409-1 Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor Sustainable Supply Chain pp.52-53
No instances of non-compliance
Human Rights pp.84-87
GRI 410: Security Practices 2016
410-1 Security personnel trained in human rights policies or procedures Sustainable Supply Chain pp.52-53
GRI 411: Rights of Indigenous Peoples 2016
411-1 Incidents of violations involving rights of indigenous peoples No instances of non-compliance
Digital Accessibility
3-3 Management of material topics The Three Pillars and Materiality p.9
Materiality and Non-Financial Indicators p.14
Key Memberships and Initiatives p.15
Materiality of Sustainability Management
GRI 413: Local Communities 2016
413-1 Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs Digital Accessibility p.88-90
413-2 Operations with significant actual and potential negative impacts on local communities No instances of non-compliance
Disclosure References (NTT DATA Sustainability Report 2025) / Direct response References (Other) / Direct Response Reason / Explanation
Items not related to Materiality
GRI 101: Biodiversity 2024
101-3 Access and benefit-sharing Not applicable
GRI 102: 気候変動2025
102-3 Just transition Not applicable
GRI 201: Economic Performance 2016
201-1 Direct economic value generated and distributed - Securities Report (Japanese Only)
201-3 Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans Securities Report (Japanese Only)
201-4 Financial assistance received from government -
GRI 202: Market Presence 2016
202-2 Ratios of standard entry level wage by gender compared to local minimum wage -
GRI 203: Indirect Economic Impacts 2016
203-1 Infrastructure investments and services supported Climate Change Risks and Response P31-32
Contributions through Co-Creation with Customers P88-89
Digital Accessibility P88-90
203-2 Significant indirect economic impacts Climate Change Risks and Response P31-32
Opportunities Related to Products and Services P33-34
Dealing with Material Risks P94
GRI 204: Procurement Practices 2016
204-1 Proportion of spending on local suppliers -
GRI 205: Anti-corruption 2016
205-1 Operations assessed for risks related to corruption Ensuring Corporate Ethics and Compliance P95-96
205-2 Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures Ensuring Corporate Ethics and Compliance P95-96
205-3 Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken Security, Critical System Failures, Compliance, Anti-Competitive Practices, and Bribery P100
GRI 206: Anti-competitive Behavior 2016
206-1 Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practices Response to Political Actions P96
GRI 207: Tax 2019
207-1 Approach to tax -
207-2 Tax governance, control, and risk management -
207-3 Stakeholder engagement and management of concerns related to tax -
207-4 Country-by-country reporting -
GRI 415: Public Policy 2016
415-1 Political contributions Response to Political Actions P96
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