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Digital inclusion

In today’s digitally driven world, a digital divide persists, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities.

We envision a future where everyone, regardless of background, has equal access to digital skills and opportunities. Through collaborative projects across various thematic areas, we aim to empower and uplift marginalized groups, fostering inclusivity and sustainable progress.
 
Our initiatives focus on promoting digital citizenship, providing education through our Digital Academy, leveraging technology for positive change, advocating for environmental sustainability, and serving as thought leaders in bridging the digital gap.

By using the skills and passions of our people, we’re bridging the digital divide to ensure we have a future where technology is an opportunity for everyone.

“DIGITAL IS THE WORLD OF TOMORROW, AND DIGITAL INCLUSION IS ABOUT CREATING ONE WORLD TO AVOID THE SPLIT OF SOCIETY INTO TWO CONFLICTING PARTS”.

Paul Hermelin, Chairman of Capgemini

Our objective


As part of our Environmental, Social and Governance policy, we have set an objective to support 5 million beneficiaries through our digital inclusion program by 2030.

Visit our dedicated ESG pages for further details.

Helping society address the impact of the digital revolution

Digital Inclusion is more vital than ever and can determine whether or not an individual is included or excluded in today’s world. As part of our efforts to close the gap, we are engaging in several initiatives designed to teach digital skills to those who need them and create new pathways to careers in tech.

Our digital literacy programs aim to bridge the digital divide. They provide access to digital tools and devices, teach foundational digital skills to the uninformed and untrained, and inspire young people and women to pursue careers in tech. In India, 3.2mn people have been made digitally literate.

Capgemini in India tackles the digital skills gap with over 55 Digital Academies in India focusing on skilling, upskilling, and enhancing employability for disadvantaged groups. Their program has inclusion at its core, with special batches and programs designed for women and individuals with disabilities.

So far, the Digital Academy program has benefited over 103,000 youth in India; more than 60% of them are women.

Through our Technology for Positive Futures strategy, we focus on unleashing energies to turn technology and innovation into a driving force of social and sustainable development. From creating impactful tech applications to offering incubation support, we engage our people to develop innovative solutions to social and environmental challenges. Our Tech4Positive Futures initiatives have reached over 1.92 million people in India in 2023.

Our Impact

Our Collaborations

We collaborate with NGOs as implementing partners, providing daily operational support for our initiatives. They bring on-the-ground expertise, community engagement, and a deep understanding of local needs, ensuring effective implementation and impact.

Partnering with academic institutions and colleges, we focus on training, skilling, and tech-based research and also offer incubation support to social entrepreneurs. We leverage their infrastructure, resources, and networks to formalize implementation strategies and provide on-ground learning experiences, enhancing our initiatives’ effectiveness and sustainability.

By bringing together industry leaders and corporates, we amplify our impact through collective expertise and resources. Beyond business considerations, this partnership fosters a collaborative approach to creating societal impact, leveraging diverse perspectives and capabilities.

Collaborating with government bodies ensures our initiatives reach the last-mile beneficiaries and are sustainable over the long term. Their involvement adds credibility, scalability, and regulatory support, enhancing the impact and longevity of our efforts.

Partnering with the United Nations allows us to address digital inclusion on a global scale. We customize initiatives for different regions and countries, leveraging the UN’s global network, expertise in development goals, and collaborative frameworks to drive meaningful change worldwide.

    The great digital divide

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    Transforming lives through technology

    Through the LEAP Digital Academy programme, Capgemini has been supporting India’s underprivileged youth to seek new employment opportunities

    Making technology work for everyone

    At Capgemini, our CSR efforts tap into the power of digital technology and partnerships to bring change and empower socially-disadvantaged youth

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      Our approach to ESG

      Our conviction is that there has never been a better time to leverage technology and human capabilities to tackle environment, social and governance (ESG) challenges.