Pune, India – May 2025: ZS, a global management consulting and technology firm, recently released its India sustainability report for 2024. The report highlights the impact of its initiatives on 85,655 beneficiaries through social programs and strategic partnerships with nonprofit organizations. With a donation of INR 9.3 crores in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, ZS collaborated with 20 nonprofit partners to address critical societal challenges in four key areas: healthcare, education, economic empowerment, and environment and sustainability. The firm’s 2,246 volunteers contributed a total of 7,663 hours to programs in these focus areas, demonstrating ZS’s commitment to meaningful Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) priorities.
“The impact created would not have been possible without the dedication of ZSers and the of our NGO partners,” said Rohit Bhagwat, office managing principal and global ESG working group member at ZS.
He mentioned, “ZS will continue investing in sustainable initiatives that empower people and uplift communities. Together, we are not just ing change, we are leading it. Let’s keep pushing boundaries, amplifying our impact and shaping a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.”
ZS is deeply committed to driving positive social change and empowering communities across India. Through sustained volunteer engagement and strategic partnerships, ZS invests in initiatives that create a lasting impact. We focus on building a brighter future for individuals and communities, contributing to a more equitable and sustainable society.
Key highlights of ZS’s Pune-based social development initiatives:
Cervical cancer: As part of its commitment to improving community health, ZS partnered with Jivika Healthcare to provide cervical cancer vaccinations to women across India. Through this initiative, 1,200 adolescent girls in Pune, received the HPV vaccine, a critical step in reducing the risk of cervical cancer.
- ZS partnered with Jeevan Stambh Foundation and Seva Arogya Foundations in 2024 to organize a series of health checkup camps and outpatient departments in urban slums of New Delhi and Pune, enabling access to access to quality healthcare for over 12,500 underserved individuals. Moreover, to improve hygiene practices at the household level, 700 general hygiene kits were distributed.
- ZS also collaborated with the Rotary Club to enhance the Maternity and Neonatal Ward at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Cantonment General Hospital, equipping it with advanced medical technology and surgical theaters to provide free, high-quality care to around 2,000 underprivileged women and newborns.
Education and digital inclusion: ZS partnered with ROBOTEX India in 2024, furthering the company’s mission to bridge the digital divide and empower 1200 students from 03 schools in urban, rural, and tribal regions with STEM education.
- ZS launched ZScholarship in Pune in 2020 with Seva Sahayog and scaled it to Bengaluru and New Delhi in 2022 in partnership with Buddy4Study, offering merit-based financial assistance to students from low-income families. This initiative is open to students pursuing undergraduate degrees in Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, with the scholarship providing up to INR 50,000 annually for specialized programs and INR 20,000 for general graduation.
Women’s economic empowerment
To foster economic empowerment, ZS partnered with Seva Sahyog Foundation in Pune and trained many women in essential sewing skills, opening doors to employment and financial independence.
Environment and sustainability
Following the commitment to being responsible stewards of the environment, ZS, through meaningful collaborations with partners, colleagues and communities, actively addressed the challenges of climate change and worked towards sustainable solutions. In Pune, alongside Green Yatra Trust, ZS planted 500 saplings at Gawali Udyan using the Miyawaki method.