HCLTech Achieves Major Sustainability Milestones, Exceeding Emission Targets and Setting Industry Benchmarks

<h1>HCLTech Achieves Major Sustainability Milestones, Exceeding Emission Targets and Setting Industry Benchmarks</h1>

NEW YORK and NOIDA, India, August 26, 2026 - HCLTech, a global technology leader, has reported substantial progress against its sustainability agenda in FY26, underscoring its commitment to becoming net zero by 2040. The company has significantly advanced its goals in emissions reduction, resource stewardship, and employee well-being, positioning itself as a benchmark in the technology sector.

The company successfully reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55.84% from its FY20 baseline, surpassing its 50% reduction target by 2030 four years ahead of schedule. Furthermore, HCLTech reduced its total emissions footprint, encompassing Scope 1, 2, and 3, by 27.7% since FY20.

Driving this decarbonization effort, HCLTech has accelerated its energy transition. Since FY20, the company has lowered its reliance on conventional energy sources by 31%. Renewable energy now accounts for 49.79% of HCLTech’s total energy consumption, with 89.65% of the energy utilized in its data centers being derived from renewable sources.

HCLTech also strengthened its position in resource management and workplace sustainability. The company operates with an industry-leading water consumption rate of 10.68 liters per capita per day and commits to replenishing 51 times more water than it consumes across its global operations.

All HCLTech campuses in India have maintained Zero Waste to Landfill Platinum certification since 2025. Additionally, all campuses have achieved Platinum or LEED Platinum certification from leading Green Building Councils.

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Sustainability and Social Impact Highlights​

The company’s commitment extends beyond environmental metrics into social responsibility and employee welfare. Key metrics highlighting HCLTech’s performance in FY26 include:


In terms of corporate social responsibility, HCLTech increased the outlay of the HCLTech Grant in India by 45% in FY26. The HCLFoundation disbursed $3 million in grants to non-profit organizations in the Americas over the last three years for climate action projects. In India, the Foundation’s interventions have impacted over 8.4 million lives, 54% of whom are women. Through its initiatives, the company has planted over 3.5 million saplings, greened 74,000 acres of land, and harvested more than 155 billion liters of water.

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HCLTech continues to receive global recognition for its sustainable practices. The company was featured in TIME World's Best Companies and World's Most Sustainable Companies lists for the second consecutive year. It also earned Fortune World's Most Admired Companies 2026, Forbes World's Best Employers for the sixth consecutive year, and achieved EcoVadis Gold and MSCI AA (Leader) ESG ratings for the second consecutive year in FY26.

HCLTech is a global technology company with over 223,000 employees across 60 countries. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.

HCLTECH Stock Price Movement​

Shares of HCL Technologies Limited are shedding 1.25% as of 1:23 PM, with the stock currently trading at ₹1299.4 after dipping by ₹16.40 in live market action. The company has posted a volume of 435,070 shares so far today, placing it close to its daily low of ₹1298.