Gadhu Sundaram
Gadhu is a leader at the intersection of IT innovation and sustainability, heading Innovation within NTT DATA's Global Sustainability Services Technology Advisory team. In this role, he oversees the development of pioneering global assets, including the ICT Carbon Calculator, Circularity Marketplace, and generative AI-powered Corporate ESG Reporting accelerators—each driving transformative sustainability outcomes through new technology.
A recognized authority in green technology, Gadhu has represented NTT DATA on the steering committee of the Green Software Foundation (GSF) for the past four years. His contributions have been instrumental in the development of the Software Carbon Intensity Standard, guiding it from conception to its adoption as ISO/IEC 21031:2024. In addition to championing decarbonization initiatives, he has collaborated with customers, GSF members, and NTT DATA teams to create tools and accelerators aligned with this standard. Gadhu is currently Chairman of the Green Software Foundation.
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Implementing Sustainable IT at scale
The presentation outlines how NTT DATA is operationalizing Sustainable IT at scale for Global IT through collaboration with the IT Sustainability Center of Excellence and Corporate Sustainability organizations to integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into enterprise technology strategy. Key focus areas include data-driven carbon measurement, sustainable sourcing, circularity, and the environmental impact of AI. By leveraging its ICT Carbon Calculator, embedding sustainability across the technology lifecycle, and fostering strategic partnerships, NTT DATA is building a resilient digital infrastructure for a net-zero future.