Building Responsibly, Growing Sustainably
At Lightstorm, we are dedicated to building and operating robust and resilient hyperscale digital infrastructure that is responsible and sustainable by design, ensuring that the foundational elements of the digital age are built for enduring positive impact. We actively integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into every facet of our business, taking concrete steps within our operations and through broader initiatives to foster a more responsible and equitable future.
Our Commitments
Our aim is the create a world where businesses thrive with seamless connectivity and our ESG commitments are fundamental to how we continue to build and operate digital infrastructure, strategically shaping our existing initiatives and upcoming growth plans to cultivate a more sustainable, equitable, and responsible digital future.
Planet
- By 2050 we’ll be Net Zero
- 50% of our Suppliers will be evaluated on Emissions by 2030
- Achieving SBTi approval for GHG Emission Reduction Targets
People
- Increase Women’s representation to 20% by 2028
- By 2028, grow the minimum learning hours per employee to 24 hours.
- Achieve ISO 45001 Certification
Process
- Maintaining Zero Data Breaches
- Achieving ISO 9001 QMS Certification
People
Diverse & Inclusive Workforce:
- Multi-generational, multi-industry team
- 30% women in Senior Leadership
- Regular unconscious Bias training
- Compensation parity analysis conducted
Work-Life Integration & Support:
- Creche services
- Maternity / Paternity / Adoption leave
- Flexible work hours and work-from-home
- Salary advances/loans
Learning & Development:
- Skill enhancement via Udemy Business
- Study/exam leave for higher education
- 180-degree feedback-based Leadership Development
- Automated quarterly goal assessments
Employee Engagement & Well-being:
- Periodic engagement surveys
- Annual and quarterly rewards, Retention bonuses, etc.
- Comprehensive health insurance (employees/families)
- Regular wellness initiatives
Community Engagement:
- Women's Day Celebration
- Employee volunteering for Community & Environment
Planet
Sustainable Network Design:
- Latest-generation network equipment for high-energy efficiency
- Shortest path network design for reduced emissions per bit
Emissions & Energy Efficiency:
- Annual third-party GHG emissions calculations
- Energy-saving LED lighting, efficient batteries, smart-racks
- Robotic and software automation in data centers
Sustainable Practices:
- Corporate offices in LEED Platinum Certified buildings
- Promote conservation with sustainable resources in office
Ecological Initiatives:
- Tree planting at each Lightstorm Point-of-Presence (PoP)
- Employee outreach with tree planting
Process
Responsible Supply Chain:
- Bi-annual ESG and EHS training for suppliers
- Sourcing from ISO9000/27000 certified vendors
- Compliance with e-waste regulations
- Promoting diversity in vendor selection
Health & Safety (EHS):
- Published Health and Safety Plan for all locations
- Annual EHS training for internal representatives
- Bi-annual EHS training for contractors and suppliers
Data Security & Privacy:
- Bi-annual cybersecurity training
- Regular information security risk assessments (ISO/DoT compliant)
- Adherence to India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act and GDPR
- ISO27001 Certification
- Role-based access control and encryption (at rest and in transit)
Innovation & Partnerships:
- R&D and Innovation partnerships (e.g. with AWS Green Cloud, Cisco, PWC)
- Pioneering AI-powered digital twins for Network Operations
- Strategic collaborations for digital infrastructure advancement (e.g. with Cloudflare, AWS, Google)
Inclusive Internal Culture:
- Established Employee Resource Groups (such as Women of Lightstorm forum)
- Training on Prevention of Sexual Harassment, Compliance, and new hire induction
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From the Founder’s Desk
"At Lightstorm, we are dedicated to building and operating robust and resilient hyperscale digital infrastructure that is responsible and sustainable by design, ensuring that the foundational elements of the digital age are built for enduring positive impact. We actively integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into every facet of our business, taking concrete steps within our operations and through broader initiatives to foster a more sustainable, equitable, and responsible digital future."
Amajit Gupta
Group CEO and Managing Director