Our vision for sustainability – Make a Deep Impact and Transform – arises out of a drive to deliver positive impact across the triple bottom line of people, planet and prosperity. We believe that while financial sustainability is critical, it must be achieved within a model that factors equitable growth of employees, communities, associates, clients, investors, suppliers and other key stakeholders and conserving the environment.
At Sonata Software we believe in providing a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace to employees and stakeholders. Our initiatives are designed to promote employee success, wellbeing workplace safety, diversity, inclusion, and fairness at the workplace, while also empowering and enriching the lives of those around us through our CSR efforts.
Sonata Software is dedicated to fostering the stability of climate systems, improving the quality of air, land, and water, preserving biodiversity, and supporting ecosystem services. We actively monitor our environmental impact, assess risks, and manage resource usage. By embracing eco-friendly practices and implementing conservation measures, we aim to reduce our ecological footprint throughout all aspects of our business operations.
We advocate for prosperity across the triple bottom line, emphasizing profitability not only for the organization but also for all its stakeholders, including customers, employees, partners, and others involved. By implementing rigorous governance and compliance processes, we uphold adherence to laws, regulations, and ethical business conduct, thereby fostering sustainability throughout our value chain.
reduction in electrical consumption from baseline year 2019-20
reduction in Carbon emission from baseline year 2019-20
recycled water usage in FY22-23
investment made to communities
beneficiaries in CSR activities
participated in sustainability /Environment Health and Safety (EHS)
Women Diversity in Workforce
independent Board of Directors
cases of disciplinary action for bribery or corruption
ESG Committee and Risk Management Committee
governance policies
TCFD
CDP, EcoVadis, DJSI
BRSR
ESD Databook, Sustainability Report
UNGC
At Sonata, we prioritize excellence and sustainability in everything we do. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our adherence to industry standards.
IGBC Green Interiors (New Interiors) #GI233397 in Bengaluru office for energy efficiency, occupational safety and wellbeing.
Quality Management System
Information Security Management System
Service Management System
Best Practices for Product Engineering Development and Quality for ensuring predictable outcomes and driving continuous improvement.
Platinum Certification to Sonata CSR projects for Governance and impact of the projects by BlueSky
In our sustainability journey, Sonata consistently upholds high standards, reflecting our dedication to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. All awards and recognition showcase Sonata's comprehensive approach to sustainability, emphasizing our ongoing efforts to drive positive change across our operations.
CSR Vision - Sonata's vision is centred on enhancing value creation within the community through our services, conduct, and initiatives. We are dedicated to fostering sustained, inclusive growth in both society and the community.
Our primary objective is to conduct our business in an economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable manner, always keeping in mind the interests of all our stakeholders, including our community.
Protecting Our Heritage
Project Name: Preservation of heritage by restoration of Rang Mahal Hyderabad.
Project Detail: Restoration of Hyderabad's 19th century British-era Rang Mahal Gardens and Pavilion, now part of the Telangana Mahila Vishwavidyalayam (Women’s University) campus, formerly the University College for Women, Osmania University.
Project Impact: Preservation of cultural heritage. Preservation of different plants, Flora and fauna. Employment to local art workers. 6000 students exposed to Gardon with natural habitat. The Rang Mahal project fulfills the Deccan Heritage Foundation mission of education and adaptive re-use. The Rang Mahal project fulfills the Deccan Heritage Foundation mission of education and adaptive re-use.
Protecting the Environment
Project Name: Tree plantation at degraded agricultural land and developing a Miyawaki forest.
Project Detail: Plantation of 6,000 trees in 15 acres of degraded agricultural land of Gadhchiroli district Maharashtra and development of Miyawaki Forest at Nrityagram, Bengaluru
Project Impact:
Digital Skilling & Digital Empowerment
Project Name: Promotion of diversity and inclusion by providing IT skills training to diverse students.
Project Detail:Promote diversity and inclusion through imparting Java skills to Women, Differently abled and others and with placement assistance.
Project Impact: 500 beneficiaries empowered through skill development and technological education of underserved and underprivileged youth, including women, increasing their employability and sustainable livelihood.
Livelihood Support
Project Name: Supporting the training of athletes for Olympics 2024 and Paralympics.
Project Detail:Support Indian athletes in their quest for Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics. Sonatas Grant is utilised for training of 45 athletes and 15 para-athletes in 8 sports, including shooting, badminton, archery, cycling, boxing, wrestling, powerlifting, and athletics for the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics.
Project Impact: 54 medals were won by para-athletes at the Asian Para Games 2022 conducted in the month of October 23 supported by OGQ. 15 Gold medals across 5 sports.
Livelihood Support
Project Name: Promoting Traditional Art and Handicrafts through a technical platform.
Project Detail: Sonata provided technical support for Developing an Online website repository for Artisans to display and sell their Products
Project Impact:
Empowerment of artisans: The Co-create app makes it easier for artisans to enroll themselves, showcase their products to a wider audience, and reap greater economic benefits.
Preservation of cultural heritage: By providing a centralized platform to store designs and products of artisans, this initiative can help in documenting and preserving traditional art forms.
Education
Project Name: Digital education platform for underprivileged students.
Project Detail: Providing technology assistance through the design of an android knowledge-driven app-based learning platform for Agastya – Lab on Tab and Mobile Science Lab
Project Impact: Over 4,000 beneficiaries, including students and teachers.
Case Study: Virupakshi, studying in grade seven at the HPS Somapur School, hails from a low-income family. His parents were committed to providing their children meaningful education. Young Virupakshi aspires to be an ayurvedic doctor one day. He says: “... the Science Lab is greatly helpful to me and I am very much interested in doing experiments in the Science Lab. It helps me know things about the human body in a fun way.”
Education
Project Name: Foster technical talent from disadvantaged economic backgrounds.
Project Detail: Provided scholarships for underprivileged women students in Engineering college.
Project Impact: Over 4,000 beneficiaries, including students and teachers.
Case Study: Over 32 female students have been awarded Sonata scholarships in SKSVMA Engineering College. Testimonial: “Sonata’s financial support by way of the scholarship has given me and my family the much-needed thrust to achieve our dreams. Being a Computer Science Engineering student, I had no laptop/ computer with me because of financial problems. The scholarship amount has helped me to buy the computer and partly pay my tuition fee in college. I am grateful to Sonata Software Limited for providing this scholarship to me,” said Tejashwini Badi (Recipient of Sonata Software Scholarship)
