Fractal's Climate Action Progress Recognized with 2025 CDP 'B' Rating
Fractal, a publicly listed global enterprise AI company serving Fortune 500 organizations, has secured a CDP 'B' rating for the third consecutive year, highlighting robust climate action governance and emissions management in 2025. This achievement underscores the company's commitment to environmental sustainability and measurable progress in reducing its carbon footprint.
CDP's Global Benchmarking and Fractal's Disclosure
CDP, recognized globally as a leading environmental emissions reporting platform, assessed more than 24,800 companies worldwide in 2024, demonstrating the extensive scale of its benchmarking process. By measuring and disclosing greenhouse gas emissions, companies like Fractal contribute to comprehensive datasets on corporate climate action, enabling investors, policymakers, and stakeholders to evaluate progress, risks, and opportunities. CDP scores also help organizations identify strengths and gaps in environmental management, guiding sustainability strategies effectively.
"Fractal's disclosure through CDP demonstrates rigour in environmental emissions reporting and strengthens accountability to stakeholders, while reinforcing the importance of measuring and monitoring emissions as a foundation for meaningful climate action," said Chetana Kumar, Chief Sustainability Officer at Fractal. The company has been practicing carbon accounting for the last six fiscal years and maintains a greenhouse gas inventory in accordance with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, with third-party assurance for its Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions aligned with the AA1000AS standard at a moderate level of assurance.
What the 'B' Rating Signifies
A CDP rating of 'B' reflects coordinated management of climate-related impacts, risks, and opportunities, along with demonstrated evidence of actions associated with good environmental management. This rating positions Fractal among companies actively addressing climate challenges through structured governance and actionable initiatives.
Fractal's Net Zero Journey and Sustainability Initiatives
As part of its journey to Net Zero, Fractal continues to prioritize process strengthening by acquiring independently assessed third-party credentials. Key initiatives include:
- LEED Gold certification for offices in Mumbai and Bengaluru, promoting resource conservation and responsible waste management.
- WELL Platinum certification for the Mumbai office, demonstrating dedication to the health and well-being of occupants and visitors.
These commitments underscore Fractal's dedication to responsible climate action, aligning with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 13 on climate action. Integration of environmental sustainability into Fractal's business strategy and efforts to lower its carbon footprint contribute to resilient operations and support clients in meeting their own climate action and responsible-AI goals.
About Fractal and Its Global Impact
Fractal (NSE: FRACTAL) is a publicly listed global enterprise AI company with a vision to power every human decision in the enterprise. Its suite of businesses includes:
- Asper.ai, enabling interconnected decisions for revenue growth.
- Analytics Vidhya, one of the world's largest data science communities.
Fractal spun out Qure.ai, a global healthcare AI leader enhancing the rapid identification and management of tuberculosis, lung cancer, and stroke. The company's dedicated AI Research team focuses on foundational AI advancements, such as knowledge-based foundational models, reasoning-based systems, and agentic systems, with successful products like MarshallGoldsmith.ai and open-source models.
Employing over 5,000 professionals across global locations, including the United States, Canada, the UK, and India, Fractal has earned recognition as one of India's Best Companies to Work For and a 'Great Workplace' for ten consecutive years, among other accolades in AI and analytics services.
