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CSR 2009 Details of Wipro Ltd., Bangalore, KarnatakaWipro Ltd. - Corporate Social Responsibility Activities are as follows

Company Profile

Company's Slogan Applying Thought Transforming to a new paradigm

Company's Vision Spirit of Wipro Intensity to Win - Team, Innovate, Excel. Act with Sensitivity - Thoughtful andresponsible. Unyielding Integrity - Honesty and fairness in action

Company's Mission -

Special Notes -

Company Type Indian Multi National

Industry Sector Software and ITES

Products / Services 1. Personal Computer2. I.T. Software3. Vegetable fats and oils (Edible Grade)

No. of employees 95000

Other locations of factories /offices

Refer Pg. 39 of Annual report 2008-2009 for list of 53 development centres and plantlocations across India

Financial result for timeperiod

April 2008 - March 2009

-Sales Rs. 21027 Crores

-Profit before tax Rs. 3548 Crores

-Net profit after tax Rs. 2974 Crores

-CSR Budget Not Disclosed

CSR Activities

Trust / Foundation for CSR Wipro Cares

CSR Areas 1. Children2. Community Welfare3. Disaster Relief4. Education5. Employee Welfare6. Energy7. Environment8. Healthcare9. Poverty Eradication10. Rural Development11. Vocational Training12. Women

Three main CSR activities 1. Environment2. Education3. Energy

Publish Sustainability Report http://www.wiprocorporate.com/sustainability/Wipro_Sustainability_Report_19Mar2k9.pdf

Member of Global Compact Yes

CSR activities in brief Annual Report 2008-2009, Pg. XII

4. Ecological Sustainability: In 2007-08 we formally commenced our journey towardsecological sustainability. Eco-eye is our concerted corporation-wide initiative totransform the way we do business & engage all our stakeholders.

Our ecological sustainability initiative has five themes:i. Be an ecological surplus organisation: Built around ecological sustainability on four keydimensions, energy, water, waste and biodiversity with the long term objectiveof creating an ecologically surplus organisation.ii. Business investments: We believe ecological and social sustainability will create the bigbusiness opportunities of the 21st century. We are creating an integrated portfolio ofcustomer offerings built on a 'One Wipro' model that offers solutions across the spectrum -consulting, renewable energy, water, lighting, Green IT and IT for Green.iii. Beyond Wipro: We are working actively in extending the sphere of activity amonginterested Wipro employees through Eco-eye employee chapters. We plan to expand theinitiative deeper to our suppliers, customers, partner network, communities, and to take anactive part in advocacy to realize this goal.iv. Transparent reporting: For any major initiative to be successful the efforts expendedneed to be measured and a periodic stock-take helps calibrate the future plans of action.We have adopted GRI framework of reporting. We published our first Sustainability Reportin 2008-09.v. Risk planning and mitigation: Our risk management team focuses on following thedevelopments in the study of the climate change and its impact on business. We are alsoadopting an approach by which we act continuously to mitigate the outcomes of such risks. Focus Area Goal Energy To reduce our Green House Gas (GHG) emissions to 2.5 tons per employee by2015 (Baseline measure of 4.45 tons per employee in 2007-08) Water To reduce our water footprint per employee by 5% every year(Baseline measure of 44 liters of fresh water per employee per day in 2007-08)To replenish the water withdrawn from aquifers, by investing in rainwater harvesting &aquifer charging processesTo conserve local water resources by working closely with local communities around ourmajor campuses Waste To recycle waste internally to the maximum feasible extent. For the remaining, toensure that it is processedsafely. This will apply to all categories of waste-organic, inorganic, electronic andpackaging. By 2013, we will ensure that not more than 5% of our total waste ends up in thelandfills. Biodiversity To ensure all our new campuses are designed to preserve local biodiversity.To convert 5 major existing campuses into biodiversity spots by 2012 Pg. XVITalent EngagementWe provide our employees an opportunity to use their time and resources in productivepursuits. We launched two programs - Rejuve & Enrich. These programs allow ouremployees to use their time to expand their horizon(s), professionally and personallythereby preparing them for a more rewarding future.Wipro has built a reputation for fairness and meritocracy. In an effort to further encouragediversity amongst our workforce, we launched Women of Wipro (WoW) with a charter tobuild a sustainable and growing network that mentors women leaders, enables a cultureof environmental sensitivity, contributes to business growth and development of society.Women of Wipro is built on the three pillars of empathy,empowerment and engagement.-------------------Pg. 18 Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting

Wipro’s sustainability reporting articulates our perspective on the emerging forces in theglobal sustainability landscape and Wipro’s response on multiple fronts. For each of thethree dimensions of economic, ecological and social sustainability, we state thepossible risks as well as the opportunities that we are trying to leverage. We presented asummary of our performance on 10 key sustainability dimensions in our SustainabilityReporting– Resource effi ciency, Climate Change, Pollution and Waste, Ecological stewardship,People Development, Safety and health , Diversity, Human Rights, Social Capital(Education) and Indirect Economic Impact. We also articulated Wipro’s sustainabilitygoals on these same dimensions. Sustainability is a collaborative exercise where manystakeholders have a critical role to play.Wipro’s alignment with overarching global charters and programs on sustainability isbrought out by our endorsement of charters and membership in key bodies that areleading the way e.g. we are members of several forums like the U.N.Global Compact,the CII Mission on Sustainable Development etc. Your Company’s Sustainability Report for2007-08 has been assessed by DNV at the A+ level, which represents the highestlevels of transparency, coverage and quality of reporting.------------------------

http://www.wipro.com/corporate/aboutus/corporate-social-responsibility.htm

Corporate Social Responsibility Reaching out to create new opportunitiesOur commitment has never been limited to the processes and projects we execute in ourdaily functions at Wipro Technologies. Over the years, we have developed a clear road torealize our vision of taking our success to other sections of society who struggle to care fortheir own basic needs. Wipro CaresRealities keep changing in an unpredictable world. In the midst of this there arise crisesthat need to be immediately attended to and through Wipro Cares we strive hard toaddress this. From community relief and rehabilitation in times of disasters to educationopportunities, health and wellness programs for the needy, we make sure that our worktouches every level of society who needs our help. Our Wipro Care program is executedwith the help of our employees who are free to volunteer their services and otherrecognized voluntary organizations who make sure the goal is never out of focus. Wipro Applying Thought in SchoolsEducation is recognized as a key investment in Wipro, not only within, but also marked andleveraged as a social initiative. Through the Applying Thought in Schools initiative, we takeour tagline seriously enough to build a network of social organizations committed toeducation reform. Education quality, research and interventions are clearly defined that ourprogram explores. Eco EyeOur commitment to the ecology around us is as strong as our every endeavor. We believethat the future lies in sustainable solutions that will never interfere with our environment.With the formation of Eco Eye, we are now a business that incorporates better ecologicalbalance in every project we execute.

Additional CSR Information Wipro Ltd. - CSR activities from A. Report 08-09

CSR Contact Person

Name of contact person Mr. P. S. Narayan

Designation General Manager, Eco Eye

Company Name Wipro Ltd.

Contact Address Doddakannelli Sarjapur Road Bangalore 560035

Phone 080 28440011 Extn 226766

Fax -

Email Id sustain-report@wipro.com wipro.cares@wipro.com

CSR Website / Section http://www.wipro.com/corporate/aboutus/corporate-social-responsibility.htm

Company Contact Information

Company Name Wipro Ltd.

Registered Address Doddakannelli Sarjapur Road Karnataka, Bangalore - 560 035

Phone 080 28440011

Fax 080 28440256

Email id info@wipro.com

Website http://www.wipro.com

Year of Establishment 1945

Name of the Chairman / CEO Mr. Azim Premji

Designation Chairman

Karmayog CSR 2009 Rating 4 / 5

Link http://www.karmayog.org/csr2009/csrdetails.aspx?id=320

Karmayog CSR 2008 Rating 3 / 5

Link http://www.karmayog.org/csr501to1000/csr501to1000_22160.htm

Karmayog CSR 2007 Rating 3 / 5

Link http://www.karmayog.org/csr500companies/csr500companies_8655.htm

Posted on : 12 Oct, 2009