As enterprise AI transforms global business, true leadership requires turning corporate commitments into measurable, real-world impact across climate, talent, and governance.
In this article we discuss:
Operating at the heart of HR, finance, and IT for over 11,500 organizations worldwide—including more than 65% of the Fortune 500—we recognize the responsibility that comes with our footprint. Meeting that responsibility requires active leadership, cross-sector collaboration, and grounding new technology in sustainable practices.
Throughout Climate Week NYC—engaging with peers at the RMI CSO Luncheon, participating in panels with organizations like Pulsora, and joining forums hosted by Deloitte, Salesforce, and Google—one core message emerged: true progress happens when business leaders look beyond basic reporting and leverage emerging technologies like AI to deliver measurable, real-world impact.
That focus on actionable solutions was central to the Beyond Alliance's Superpollutant Action Summit, where I joined fellow leaders to discuss turning climate models into tangible emissions reductions right now. We tackled how policymakers, philanthropy, and the private sector can bring proven sustainability solutions to global scale—a challenge we believe requires clear regulatory frameworks paired with catalytic corporate funding and long-term procurement. This blueprint shapes how Workday drives solutions to power AI and enterprise operations sustainably, an approach recently recognized when Workday was shortlisted for the RE100 Leadership Awards in the Key Collaborator category for our innovative 15-year solar virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Starbucks.
As we look at our broader efforts across environmental stewardship, social impact, and responsible governance, one thing remains clear: sustainable business practices drive both operational resilience and real progress.
I am proud to share the highlights below from our 2026 Global Impact Report, detailing how we are putting our values into action for our people, customers, and planet.
Meeting the challenge of climate change requires a balance of immediate action and long-term planning. In early 2026, we wrapped up our first science-based targets (SBTs) cycle and are excited to introduce an updated, next-generation set of SBTs validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi):
Adopting these validated targets reinforces our determination to lead through actionable, science-aligned decarbonization. Complementing these new targets are several key operational milestones from the past year:
From day one, employees have been our number one core value. Building a culture where Workmates feel supported, included, and empowered directly drives our business success.
Integrity is essential to maintaining trust across our ecosystem of employees, customers, partners, and investors.
Whether through scaling science-based climate solutions, empowering talent through skills, or delivering trusted AI, Workday remains committed to driving positive, measurable outcomes.
To dive deeper into our detailed metrics, goals, and complete disclosures, explore the full 2026 Workday Global Impact Report.
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