NTT DATA Named a Leader in IT Sustainability Services by Independent Research Firm

March 24, 2026

NTT DATA Group Corporation

TOKYO - March 24, 2026 - NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, today announced it has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: IT Sustainability Services, Q1 2026. In addition, NTT DATA received above-average client feedback in this evaluation. NTT DATA sees this acknowledgment as a reflection of its consistently strong client feedback.

The report recognizes NTT DATA among top IT sustainability service providers. According to the evaluation, "NTT DATA's focus on green software is particularly relevant for AI/ML-heavy organizations for which software efficiency directly impacts carbon outcomes."

"We see this recognition as a reflection of our mission to positively impact society through responsible and sustainable innovation, but above all, we believe it reflects the extraordinary things that happen when talented people who truly believe in what they do come together with a shared purpose," said David Costa, Head of Sustainability Innovation Headquarters, NTT DATA. "We have invested deeply in green software, end-to-end IT sustainability and measurable outcomes because we believe technology must be part of the climate solution. Being named a Leader by Forrester affirms for us that our strategy is delivering tangible results for clients and society."

NTT DATA's comprehensive IT services portfolio is mentioned in the report, alongside its developer and sustainability focused IT tools that enable scenario analysis, resource optimization and integration with third-party platforms.

According to the Forrester Wave™ report (Author: Abhijit Sunil): "NTT DATA demonstrated distinction in developing proprietary assets, client co-innovation, and regional capabilities in areas such as energy-efficient IT systems, carbon footprint tracking tools, and smart infrastructure solutions. Case studies validated capabilities in water management, climate and carbon markets, green software development, and enterprise applications."

The report noted that, "NTT DATA's vision for IT sustainability stands out for driving investments into continuous innovation, which translates to an innovation roadmap that includes financial metrics, long-term competitiveness, and innovative green IT practices." NTT DATA attributes its market recognition to its competitive partner ecosystem and its talent strategy for sustainability.

The Forrester Wave™: IT Sustainability Services assesses IT providers on their ability to deliver IT sustainable services. To be included, each vendor was required to fill in a questionnaire, provide five case studies, participate in a live briefing session and provide reference customers, which were contacted by Forrester analysts for feedback based on their experience with the vendor. This information, along with other publicly available data, is then analyzed to produce the final report.

For more information, find the full report here.