Uplifting Europe with Digital Inclusion and Social Impact
Reimagining Equity and Inclusion Through the Power of Learning
We are committed to harnessing the collective strength of our technology and people to transform the communities we work in. Infosys is committed to supporting underprivileged sections of society, creating opportunities and striving towards a more equitable society. We believe in creating lifelong learners and teachers, and we deliver this through our online learning platform, Springboard, which hosts over 10,000 free-to-use courses. Our UK and Europe Corporate Social Responsibility Charter outlines how Infosys strives to be a force for good across the continent through our 5 core pillars:
1. Digital Inclusion with Infosys Springboard
Empowering Millions with Digital and Life Skills
We believe in making learning accessible to everyone, everywhere in every language. Infosys partners with a network of NGOs, industry leaders, governments, and academia across Europe to offer digital skills and enable opportunities through curated content, free of cost.
2. Transformational & Innovative Partnerships
Creating A Network of Innovation
We support widespread digital inclusion by partnering across various industries to co-create innovative solutions. From hyper-local charities to national organisations, we work with all those who can help us create real and long-lasting change.
3. Education in Emergencies
Building Solutions that Build Back Resilience
At Infosys, we try our best to support communities in the most impactful way, especially during humanitarian crises. By blending our commercial expertise and financial support, we build strong partnerships to reduce risk in the lead up to a crisis, respond quickly and effectively during the event, and structure resilient recovery in the aftermath.
4. Employee Engagement
Uniting Forces to Support Shared Causes
Infosys leverages the power of the collective to make significant change beyond borders. We provide all our employees with mediums and avenues to support local, national, and international charities close to their hearts.
5. Social Impact Thought Leadership
Actioning Change for Digital Inclusion
Infosys strives to influence and cultivate deliberative global and local dialogues to create greater digital inclusion. We champion important voices that would benefit from having a global audience.
Total no. of users across UK & Europe 51,780
Infosys Springboard Europe is an online learning platform dedicated to bridging the digital divide across Europe. It aims to equip individuals with the tech and life skills necessary to thrive in the digital age, regardless of their background or employment status. It empowers individuals, communities, and businesses by fostering a skilled and digitally inclusive society.
Empowering Millions With Digital and Life Skills
Bridging the Digital Skills Gap
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only 54%
of Europeans aged between 16-74 have at least basic digital skills.*
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1 in 5
adults in the UK lack foundational digital skills.**
Infosys launched Springboard, an online learning platform, in the UK and Europe to close the digital skills gap and deliver innovative technology-enabled learning. The platform empowers everyone to take control of their digital skills training at their own time and pace, from anywhere, and open new doors to the future.
Enabling Digital Inclusion in Brent Communities
Since its launch in Brent in 2021, Springboard has reached thousands of people of all ages sign up on the platform, positively impacting digital literacy and inclusion rates in the local area.
The next phase of its rollout across Brent will deliver continued access to digital skills training and mentorship for local businesses, helping SMEs unlock new opportunities to innovate and become digitally enabled enterprises. The collaboration aims to support the building of a robust workforce and bolster local economic growth via investment in digital skills.
Building Solutions that Build Back Resilience
Nurturing Children’s News Literacy with The Economist
For the past two years, Infosys has partnered with The Economist Education Foundation (TEEF) to support their work, improving children’s critical thinking and literacy skills in news.
The Economist Educational Foundation said, “We are thrilled to be working with Infosys to empower children with the knowledge and skills to thrive in our changing world. We’re hugely grateful for Infosys’ support and expertise, which will enable us to create a new series of teaching resources on pressing sustainability themes and give school children an influential global audience for their views. By pooling our strengths, this creative partnership will equip children to understand and have their say about sustainability issues that profoundly affect their lives, communities, and futures.”
Supporting Education with Street Child
At Infosys, we're committed to creating a future filled with meaningful opportunities for everyone. One way we achieve this is by leveraging our digital transformation expertise to actively support social causes that are driving positive change.
Infosys partnered with Street Child in 2023, an NGO that believes every child deserves to be safe, in school and learning. The organisation works in 24 countries, including 10 live humanitarian crises such as Ukraine, Afghanistan, and northeast Nigeria. Discover how Infosys and Liberty Global joined forces to revolutionize Street Child's digital presence. Hear from Anand Swaminathan, Infosys as he discusses how our collaboration transcends transactional relationships to help generate deep social impact.
Shaping Digital Careers with LepC
Les Entreprises pour la Cité (LepC) is a French non-profit whose mission is to enhance the societal impact of our partners, promote social innovation and equal opportunities for all. Since 2016, a large-scale national program called Innov'Avenir ("Innovate the Future"), with the commitment to make the digital transition an opportunity for all and contribute to the challenges mentioned above has been launched.
Building on the success of initiatives like the Toulouse and Marseille Hackathons with 36 young participants, and the 'Les Pros dans ta classe' program reaching over 2,300 secondary school pupils, Infosys Springboard, LepC migrated their in-person Innov'Avenir programme to sit on Springboard, giving the organisation the platform and ability to reach thousands of young people across France. This partnership will provide these young people with the skills needed to successfully navigate the digital changes in society and encourage their interest in digital careers and more largely their integration into the professional world.
Building Back Resilience Through Education
Uniting Forces to Support Shared Causes
Actioning Change for Digital Inclusion
Our Impact Stories
Presenting tales of collaboration with NGOs, where our collective efforts transcend corporate boundaries to make a meaningful impact, to create inspiring tales of resilience. These stories highlight our belief in the integral role of partnerships and how we foster innovation and drive positive change together, aspiring towards a better, more inclusive world.
Our Partners
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