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NEW YORK, November 17, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ -

    Eka Software Solutions, a cloud-based enterprise solutions provider,

announced today that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

[https://www.unglobalcompact.org/] as an official signatory. Composed of more

than 13,000 corporate participants and with stakeholders from over 170

countries, the UNGC is the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative.

As a signatory, Eka will incorporate the principles of the UNGC into its

business practices, with the objective of further accelerating and promoting

sustainability for all pertinent stakeholders, including employees, customers,

partners and vendors.

    In an era of increased awareness surrounding environmental, social and

governance (ESG) efforts, the UNGC has outlined several key objectives as it

aims to provide both a universal language for corporate responsibility and a

framework to guide businesses on ESG strategy regardless of size, complexity or

location. As a global initiative, the UNGC's main goals are to "mainstream the

10 principles [https://www.unglobalcompact.org/what-is-gc/mission/principles]

in business activities around the world" and to "catalyze actions in support of

broader UN goals, such as the Millennium Development Goals

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millennium_Development_Goals] (MDGs) and

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_Development_Goals]."

    Eka's UNGC certification comes on the heels of several

sustainability-driven initiatives, most notably the recent launch of its

cloud-driven ESG reporting solution

[https://eka1.com/news/cloud-based-solutions-provider-eka-unveils-sustainability

-and-esg-reporting-solution/] to help enterprises comply with operational and

compliance best practices. To ensure the long-term success of this innovative

solution, Eka has onboarded a new team of sustainability subject matter experts

with experience in developing sustainable solutions for firms in the

manufacturing, retail, energy and banking spaces. Eka also recently opened an

office in Geneva, expanding its European presence and responding to the growing

focus on sustainability regulation in the European Union and beyond.

    Shuchi Nijhawan, Chief Sustainability Officer, Eka Software Solutions

commented, "At Eka, we understand that sustainability is an inevitable area of

growth across all industries, and a vital component to solving some of the most

critical challenges the world has ever seen. As an official signatory, we will

apply the UNGC's principle-based framework to our long-term vision of

propelling holistic business transformations through our multi-faceted,

powerful cloud platform."

    As a participant in the UNGC, Eka will have access to partnerships with a

wide range of United Nations stakeholders from over 160 countries, providing

opportunities to share perspectives on emerging solutions and best practices.

As a public advocate for the UNGC, Eka will further amplify the goals of the

initiative implementing the UNGC's 10 principles in its overall business

strategy, culture and day-to-day operations.

    About Eka Software Solutions

    Eka Software Solutions is a global leader in providing innovative, cloud

solutions that unify a whole range of workflows from procurement to payments.

Its platform driven solutions for commodity and supply chain management,

source-to-pay, treasury and sustainability help customers to overcome complex

challenges and accelerate their digital journey in an environment of continuous

change. With over 550 employees, Eka supports more than 100 customers globally

and has proven industry expertise in helping customers achieve digital

transformation, solving complex business challenges in an environment of

continuous change. Read more at www.eka1.com.

    Contact:

    Sharmita Mandal

    Head Global Communications

    Eka Software Solutions  

    Sharmita.mandal@eka1.com

    Source: Eka Software Solutions