Kyndryl Unveils Its 2026 Corporate Citizenship Report Highlighting Sustainable Practices

Kyndryl Launches Its Fiscal Year 2026 Corporate Citizenship Report

On September 16, 2026, Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), a leading provider of essential technology services, introduced its Corporate Citizenship Report for the fiscal year 2026. This report outlines the company's strategic initiatives aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, enhancing skills in technology, and fostering responsible governance.

In a world increasingly leaning towards sustainable practices, Kyndryl is committed to seamlessly integrating responsibility into its operations while furthering human progress. Faith Taylor, Senior Vice President of Global Citizenship and Sustainability at Kyndryl, emphasized the importance of these efforts: "Kyndryl is committed to operating responsibly while advancing human progress. By accelerating our sustainability and social impact programs, investing in our people, and maintaining a strong foundation of trust, we are creating more positive outcomes for our customers, communities, and stakeholders around the world."

Key Highlights and Achievements

The report showcases several significant achievements that Kyndryl has made throughout the reporting period, which align with its Environmental, People, and Trust pillars of corporate citizenship:
1. Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions: The company successfully reduced its scope 1, 2 (market-based), and applicable scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 34% against its fiscal 2023 baseline. This remarkable achievement is a step towards Kyndryl's validated Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) 2030 goals, with an ambition to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
2. Decrease in Electricity Usage: Kyndryl decreased its total electricity purchases by 30% compared to fiscal year 2023. Notably, 63% of the electricity acquired in fiscal year 2026 came from renewable sources, reinforcing their commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
3. Investment in Employee Learning: The company made a substantial investment of 3.5 million hours towards employee education across various critical areas such as AI, cloud technologies, security, and resilience. It reported that 1.3 million trainings were completed, and over 108,346 digital credentials were granted.
4. AI Learning Hub Launch: The introduction of the AI Learning Hub aims to align learning paths and certifications to help employees cultivate practical and responsible AI capabilities.
5. Community Impact: Kyndryl's commitment to societal contributions is echoed in the training of more than 46,000 individuals through the Kyndryl Foundation and ongoing support of grants to 14 nonprofit organizations across 13 countries, focusing on access to AI and cybersecurity education.
6. Code of Conduct Training: Kyndryl achieved a 100% completion rate in its Code of Conduct training for eligible employees for the fifth consecutive year. The program received several accolades, including a Gold Award for Best Compliance Training from the Brandon Hall Group.

Recognitions and Certifications

Kyndryl's commitment to sustainability and corporate citizenship has been acknowledged in various forms. The company was featured in TIME's World's Most Sustainable Companies 2026, noted in 3BL's 100 Best Corporate Citizens 2026, retained an EcoVadis Gold rating, and received a Leader ranking in the ISG Provider Lens™ Digital Sustainability Report. Moreover, Kyndryl has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces by The Economist, and America's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces by The Wall Street Journal, highlighting its positive work culture.

The Way Forward

As Kyndryl looks to the future, its fiscal year 2026 Corporate Citizenship Report not only highlights remarkable progress but also sets the groundwork for continued advancements in sustainability, workplace culture, and community engagement. The insights gleaned from this comprehensive report will undoubtedly act as a compass for Kyndryl as it navigates the ever-changing landscape of corporate responsibility and technological innovation.

For more detailed information about Kyndryl and its corporate citizenship efforts, the full report is available on their official website.