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Sify Technologies Limited.

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Sify Technologies Limited is an Indian information and communications technology (ICT) company providing a range of services including telecom connectivity, data center services, cloud services, managed services, security services, and digital transformation services. The company caters to various i...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Is Sify Technologies ethical? Reports suggest a mixed ethical profile for the ICT solutions provider. While many areas lack sufficient public data for a comprehensive assessment, employee feedback offers some insights into worker treatment. Reviews on platforms like AmbitionBox (3.8/5) and Glassdoor (3.7/5) indicate moderate employee satisfaction. However, critics point to concerns regarding low salaries, particularly for contractual and experienced employees, and alleged poor management practices. Sify's Supplier Code of Conduct emphasizes compliance with labor laws, and the company reportedly aims for 75% of employees to earn living wages within two years, up from approximately 50% currently. There is no public evidence of labor violations.

Value Scores

Better Health for All-20
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect20
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing10
-100100
Honest & Fair Business0
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business-50
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities10
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech10
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100

Better Health for All

-20

Sify Technologies' core business involves providing ICT services such as data centers, cloud, and network services, which are not direct health products or services, resulting in a neutral direct health impact. Similarly, its products do not have direct safety implications for users, nor do they carry health risks requiring disclosure or transparency. The company does not offer health-related products or services that would require price accessibility considerations. While Sify invests in start-ups and venture capital, including in AI and ML, there is no specific evidence of R&D or capital allocation aimed at improving health outcomes or accessibility.

1
The company's operations aim to reduce environmental impact, such as reducing CO2e emissions by 81,600 tons annually through a 75MW power purchase agreement, but there is no direct evidence of positive or negative health externalities from its operations.
2
Sify's CSR spend for FY25 was INR 282 Lakh, which is 0.07% of its FY25 revenue of INR 39,886 million, falling below the 0.5% threshold for health equity programs.
3
The company organizes health camps and offers an online platform for discounted medical services (MFINE) and counselling solutions for employees, but there is no evidence of support for the broader healthcare workforce.
4
While 1-to-1 Help Counselling Solutions are available for employees, there is no evidence of broader mental health initiatives for the public.
5
The company's CSR activities include promoting preventive healthcare and sanitation, but there is no specific expenditure data for these initiatives.
6
Sify's CSR also includes education, but no specific investment in public health literacy.
7
The company demonstrates strong data protection, with ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, and PCI DSS certifications for its data centers, and increased data privacy training coverage by 56% in FY25.
8
However, its privacy policy indicates data sharing with third parties and aggregation for advertising.
9

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

Sify Technologies Limited is an information and communications technology (ICT) company. The 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' value and its associated KPIs are primarily designed for financial institutions involved in lending, insurance, or money management. The provided articles describe Sify's services in telecom, data centers, cloud, and digital transformation, but do not offer any evidence that the company engages in consumer lending, deposit services, or other financial products that would generate data relevant to these KPIs.

1
Therefore, all KPIs are omitted as they are not applicable to the company's core business activities as evidenced.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

20

For FY 2023-24, the median remuneration for the Board of Directors was ₹2,05,69,080, while the median remuneration for employees (excluding Board of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel) was ₹6,00,000.

1
This results in a CEO-to-median employee pay ratio of approximately 34.28:1.
2
In FY 2023-24, 0% of Sify's permanent employees were part of associations or unions, and the same was true for FY 2022-23.
3
The Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) for employees was Nil for both FY 2023-24 and FY 2022-23.
4
The median remuneration for male and female employees (excluding Board of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel) was equal at ₹6,00,000 for FY 2023-24.
5
The voluntary employee turnover rate for permanent employees was 19.05% in FY 2023-24, which is an improvement from 27.51% in FY 2022-23.
6
Sify reported no complaints regarding working conditions, sexual harassment, child labor, forced labor, or other human rights issues for FY 2023-24 and FY 2022-23.
7
However, 11 health and safety complaints were filed in FY 2023-24, and 21 in FY 2022-23, all of which were resolved by year-end.
8
All permanent and non-permanent employees are covered by health and accident insurance, and all female permanent and non-permanent employees receive maternity benefits, with male permanent employees covered by paternity benefits.
9

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

10

Sify Technologies Limited reports zero substantiated child or forced labor incidents, maintaining a zero-tolerance policy and enforcing a Supplier Code of Conduct.

1
The company addresses grievances within 7 working days from the date of receipt.
2
All supplier contracts include enforceable ethical, environmental, and human rights clauses, which are mandatory for all suppliers and third-party service providers.
3
Sify states it implemented strategies on supply chain mapping and proactive risk management to mitigate negative procurement impacts, but does not specify a share of spend on high-risk materials.
4
The company directed 10% of its input material procurement budget to MSMEs/small producers in FY 2023-24.
5

Honest & Fair Business

0

No specific, concrete evidence related to Sify Technologies Limited's ethical performance, regulatory record, transparency, or governance practices was found in the provided articles. The available articles either explicitly stated a lack of relevant data

1
or were inaccessible due to throttling.
2

Kind to Animals

0

Sify Technologies Limited is an ICT company providing services such as telecom, data center, and cloud solutions. The nature of its business means that several KPIs related to animal products, animal testing, or animal agriculture are not applicable. No evidence was found in the provided articles regarding cruelty-free certifications, animal testing practices, humane certifications for animal operations, use of animal-derived ingredients, sourcing of animal products, R&D investment in animal-free technologies, or engagement in animal welfare policy or collaborations.

1
The company's sustainability plan mentions general environmental initiatives like protecting natural resources but lacks specific, measurable data on wildlife conservation impact.
2

No War, No Weapons

0

Sify Technologies Limited's core business is information and communications technology (ICT) services, which does not involve defense or arms-related activities.

1
The company explicitly states its strict adherence to the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGP).
2
Furthermore, 100% of its employees have received training on human rights issues and policies, and human rights requirements are integral components of business agreements and contracts.
3

Planet-Friendly Business

-50

Sify Technologies Limited reported total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of 308,069.11 tCO2e for FY2024-25, which represents a 24.5% increase from the previous year.

1
Scope 3 emissions are not assessed or reported.
2
The company has not established specific reduction targets or documented commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), nor has it publicly committed to a net-zero target year.
3
In FY2024, 39% of the company's overall energy consumption was sourced from renewables, and it has contracted 309.6 MWp of renewable energy.
4
Water withdrawal per revenue for Sify Infinit Spaces Limited (a subsidiary) was 5503.79 m³ per Rs. crore in FY2024.
5
The company diverts 100% of its waste through certified vendors, achieving zero waste on the ground.
6
However, no facilities are reported as green certified, and no life cycle assessments are conducted by independent external agencies.
7
Sify is compliant with all applicable environmental laws and regulations in India, with no reported environmental violations.
8
None of its facilities fall in water-stressed areas.
9

Respect for Cultures & Communities

10

Sify Technologies Limited reported a CSR spend of INR 282 Lakh in FY 2025 against a revenue of INR 39,886 million, which equates to approximately 0.707% of revenue.

1
While the company's policy states a preference for CSR activities in local areas,
2
this percentage is below the 1-3% threshold for the -50 tier, and the 0 tier is for industry standard without a local focus. Given the low percentage, it maps to 0 as the closest less extreme tier. The company reported no cultural appropriation incidents in FY 2023-24 and FY 2022-23.
3
A cultural impact assessment protocol exists, requiring assessment for projects with outlays of Rs. 1 Crore or more if the average CSR obligation is Rs. 10 Crore or more,
4
but its implementation consistency across all operations is not specified. Formal grievance mechanisms are available for communities via email, and no complaints were filed in FY 2023-24 or FY 2022-23.
5
For employee grievances, the aim is to resolve complaints within 7 working days,
6
but no specific tracking or resolution time for community complaints is mentioned. CSR activities include the protection of national heritage, art, and culture,
7
and no incidents disrupting cultural or heritage sites were reported. However, no specific percentage of reinvestment is allocated to cultural or linguistic preservation programs. The company mentions increased usage of Indic languages in digital content,
8
but no assessment score is provided, leading to a 0 tier for language inclusivity.

Safe & Smart Tech

10

Sify Technologies reported zero security incidents during the fiscal year 2025.

1
The company holds numerous certifications, including ISO 27001:2022 for Information Security Management, ISO 27017:2015 for cloud services, ISO 27018:2019 for PII protection in public clouds, and PCI DSS V.4.0.1.
2
Training coverage on data privacy increased by 56% in man-days, and safe man-days were 25% higher in FY 2025.
3
Sify has implemented comprehensive data privacy strategies that include data minimization and designs systems with data security in mind from the start.
4
The company reports 100% compliance on every data metric within the regulatory ambit, stringently follows global governance standards in line with NASDAQ mandates, and adheres to the SOX Act and ethical business standards.
5
While Sify integrates AI across its operations,
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there is no explicit evidence of a formal AI ethics policy or dedicated oversight. The company's data privacy strategies encompass robust security measures, transparent data handling practices, and proactive response plans.
7

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

No evidence available to assess Sify Technologies Limited on Zero Waste & Sustainable Products.

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