HCLTech Climate Action Grant Awards $1 Million to Advance Scalable Climate Solutions in the Americas

HCLTech Climate Action Grant Awards $1 Million to Advance Scalable Climate Solutions in the Americas​

HCLTech has awarded a grant totaling $1 million through the third edition of the HCLTech Climate Action Grant in the Americas, supporting nonprofit organizations (NPOs) dedicated to advancing climate solutions across the continent.

Guatemala-based CISP (Comitato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo dei Popoli) was named the winner of the grant, while Argentina-based Aves Argentinas and Mexico-based Isla Urbana - Lluvia para Todos A.C. secured runner-up positions. The three organizations will collectively use the funding to expand their efforts in water security and biodiversity conservation in climate vulnerable regions.

The award distribution is as follows:


The funding will empower the organizations to undertake specific projects: CISP aims to bring clean water back to 200 families by improving water security and sustainable land management in Guatemala's dry corridor through rainwater harvesting. Aves Argentinas plans to advance ecological restoration and biodiversity conservation in the Atlantic Forest region of the Iguazú river basin, estimating an impact of restoring more than 790 hectares in the community. Meanwhile, Isla Urbana - Lluvia para Todos will expand community-based rainwater harvesting systems in water stressed regions of Mexico, with approximately 2,300 individuals expected to benefit, providing a total of 4.2 million liters of harvested water.

The 2026 grant cycle received applications from NPOs across ten countries: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Peru and the United States. This volume reflects a 41% increase since the program was launched.

Dr. Nidhi Pundhir, Senior Vice President, Global CSR at HCLTech, noted the commitment demonstrated by the recipients. "We are inspired by the ingenuity and commitment demonstrated by this year's recipients, who are driving meaningful climate action in the communities that need it most," said Dr. Pundhir. "As the program enters its third year, we are seeing tangible progress in advancing sustainable, community-led solutions, reinforcing our commitment to enabling long-term climate resilience across the region."

The grant builds upon successful initiatives from previous six NPO recipients. Efforts supported through the HCLTech Climate Action Grant have collectively enabled the planting of over 360,000 native trees and mangroves. Additionally, more than 1,400 young people, students, and educators have been empowered through climate leadership programs, which have strengthened biodiversity and marine ecosystems while advancing sustainability education and environmental stewardship via AI-enabled environmental monitoring.

Launched in 2023, the HCLTech Climate Action Grant in the Americas forms part of the company's broader sustainability strategy. HCLTech has committed $5 million over five years for this initiative.

The company continues to be recognized for its dedication to climate change and sustainability, including being ranked among the top 15 in Professional Services in the World's Most Sustainable Companies 2025 list by TIME.

HCLTech is a global technology company serving various sectors including Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Technology and Services, Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, Mobility and Public Services. Consolidated revenues for HCLTech as of the 12 months ending March 2026 totaled $14.7 billion.

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