Updating the Materiality of Sustainability Management
NTT DATA's Global Initiatives Toward Realizing a Sustainable Society
July 3, 2025
NTT DATA Group Corporation
TOKYO - July 3, 2025 - NTT DATA has updated the material topics (hereinafter referred to as "materiality") that it should address to help achieve a sustainable society, effective from July 1, 2025. This update reflects changes in the external environment and business landscape.
Background
Under the slogan of its 2022 medium-term management plan, "Realizing a Sustainable Future," NTT DATA has fostered a sustainability management together with its clients. Since then, the business environment has undergone significant changes, including the expansion of the data center business following the integration with NTT Ltd., and rapid developments in generative AI. Alongside to responding to shifts in the business landscape, it has become increasingly important to consider the impact that NTT DATA has on its stakeholders. In light of this background, the company has updated its materiality to strengthen its global sustainability initiatives.
Graph: Materiality
Overview
NTT DATA has identified 13 material topics to be addressed globally, organized under three pillars: Planet Positive, Prosperity Positive, and People Positive. This revision places greater emphasis on global perspectives, particularly in relation to the expansion of the data center portfolio and the growing influence of AI.
Planet Positive
Lead by example, to disrupt industries for good, innovating services and solutions to regenerate our planet.
- Climate Change
- Circularity
- Water Management
Prosperity Positive
Transform businesses and society for successful growth, with sustainable services and solutions.
- Innovation through Technology
- Responsible Technology and AI Ethics
- Sustainable Supply Chain
- Digital Safety and Reliability
- Secure and Sustainable-by-design Services and Solutions
People Positive
Shape a better world for all, applying our digital capabilities to improve livelihoods and contribute to an inclusive society.
- People-Centric Company
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Health and Safety
- Human Rights
- Digital Accessibility
Looking Ahead
NTT DATA will continue to promote sustainability management based on the new materiality, aiming to achieve sustainable business operations and growth while contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future.
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Contact
Sustainability Innovation Headquarters
NTT DATA Group Corporation
sustainability@am.nttdata.co.jp