HCLTech has made significant progress on its sustainability targets in FY26, achieving a 55.84% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from its FY20 baseline, surpassing its target of a 50% reduction by 2030 four years ahead of schedule.
The technology company has also reduced its overall emissions footprint across Scope 1, 2 and 3 by 27.7% since FY20, as it works towards its commitment to become net zero by 2040.
Renewable energy drives decarbonisation
HCLTech’s shift towards clean energy has been a key contributor to the reduction in its emissions.
Since FY20, the company has reduced energy consumption from conventional sources by 31%. Renewable energy now accounts for 49.79% of its total energy consumption, while the share rises to 89.65% of energy used across its data centres.
The company said the figures reflect its continued decarbonisation efforts across its operations and value chain.
Water stewardship gains momentum
HCLTech has also strengthened its focus on resource stewardship, replenishing 51 times more water than it consumes across its global operations.
The company has achieved a water consumption rate of 10.68 litres per capita per day, which it describes as an industry-leading level.
In another step towards circularity and sustainable workplaces, all HCLTech campuses in India have maintained Zero Waste to Landfill Platinum certification since 2025.
All HCLTech campuses have also achieved Platinum or LEED Platinum certification from leading Green Building Councils.
AI and technology for sustainability
HCLTech Global Head of Sustainability Vipul Arora said sustainability is increasingly becoming a catalyst for innovation and long-term growth.
“Sustainability is becoming a catalyst for innovation and long-term growth. By combining technology, AI and human ingenuity, we are reducing our emission footprint while helping clients build more resilient and sustainable businesses,” said Arora.
He added that as AI reshapes industries, HCLTech remains committed to deploying it responsibly, with a focus on environmental stewardship and societal progress.
Employee and workplace focus
HCLTech invested 2.08% of its revenue in employee well-being in FY26, which the company said was the highest among IT companies.
Women accounted for more than 50% of the company’s Board and 29.6% of its workforce.
More than 90% of employees at nearshore facilities were hired locally, with women accounting for 66% of that workforce. The number of employees with disabilities also increased by 27.4%.
Expanding community impact
HCLTech continued its community initiatives through HCLFoundation, increasing the outlay of the HCLTech Grant in India by 45% in FY26.
Over the past three years, the company has disbursed $3 million in grants to non-profit organisations in the Americas for innovative climate action projects.
HCLFoundation’s interventions have impacted more than 8.4 million people in India to date, with women accounting for 54% of those impacted.
Its environmental initiatives have included planting more than 3.5 million saplings, greening 74,000 acres of land and harvesting more than 155 billion litres of water.
Global sustainability recognition
HCLTech’s sustainability initiatives have also received global recognition.
The company featured in TIME World’s Best Companies and World’s Most Sustainable Companies lists for the second consecutive year. It was also included in Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies 2026 and Forbes World’s Best Employers for the sixth consecutive year.
HCLTech was also included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook and received an EcoVadis Gold rating and MSCI AA (Leader) ESG rating for the second consecutive year in FY26.