NTT DATA Joins the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)

Geneva, 19 June 2025 – The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) today announced that NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services, has joined as its newest member.

Through its membership in WBCSD, NTT DATA will contribute to several key initiatives across the organization. In the Climate Action Working Group, the company aims to support the development and implementation of solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and foster climate resilience, while sharing its expertise in AI and data analytics to help other members accelerate their net-zero transitions. In the Nature Action Working Group, NTT DATA will apply its digital engineering capabilities to develop tools that protect natural ecosystems, promote sustainable resource management, and restore biodiversity.

Additionally, the company will participate in the Circularity Product and Material Working Group, contributing to frameworks such as the Global Circularity Protocol and championing circular economy principles in product design, material use, and supply chain sustainability.

We are pleased to join WBCSD, aligning with our mission to accelerate client success and positively impact society through responsible innovation. Technology and data play a pivotal role in building a more sustainable and inclusive future. By applying our expertise in IT services and digital innovation, we will pursue quality growth that creates long-term value for clients, society, and the environment. We look forward to collaborating with other leaders to advance sustainability and drive practical solutions that improve transparency and accountability.

– Yutaka Sasaki, President and CEO, NTT DATA

With a strong presence in more than 50 countries and a global workforce committed to driving positive societal impact through responsible innovation, NTT DATA’s membership underscores its commitment to accelerating sustainability at scale. As a technological leader with over 15 years of experience in sustainability, NTT DATA has delivered more than 1,500 projects across 10 sectors, powered by a team of 400+ sustainability professionals spanning 23 countries.

We are delighted to welcome NTT DATA to WBCSD. Their leadership in technology and sustainability aligns with our mission to driver systems transformation for a net-zero, nature-positive and equitable future.  We look forward to their contributions across climate, nature and circularity, and to the collaboration ahead as we focus on action, impact and creating business value.

– Joe Phelan, Executive Director, Asia Pacific, WBCSD