Supercharging progress,
sustainably and responsibly
"Supercharging progress, sustainably and responsibly" conveys our commitment to driving rapid and meaningful long term sustainable growth, while adopting a responsible and mindful approach in an accountable and transparent way.
Our goal is to demonstrate our dedication to creating a positive impact on the economy, society and the environment. Our Sustainability Report showcases our efforts both inside and outside of our organization. Internally, we continuously seek innovative ways to improve our operations, reduce our environmental impact and prioritize the well-being of our employees. Externally, we promote sustainable practices throughout our value chain and collaborate with communities, clients, partners and stakeholders. By promoting a culture of sustainability and responsibility, we strive to inspire and motivate our stakeholders to support our efforts. By engaging with like-minded entities, we aim to amplify our impact and work towards a shared vision of a sustainable future, responsibly.
Message from CEO &
Managing Director
Managing Director
C Vijayakumar
CEO & Managing Director
In a world propelled by digital innovation, HCLTech has a steadfast commitment to operating sustainably and responsibly. Our efforts are fully aligned with our purpose: "To bring together the best of technology and our people to supercharge progress."
C Vijayakumar
A Year of Supercharged, Sustainable Progress
Sections in the Report
Key Goals and Achievements
Our goals
Environment
- Achieve net zero by 2040
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030
- Transition 80% of electricity usage to renewable energy by 2030
- Achieve zero waste to landfill at all owned facilities by 2025
Achievements
Environment
- 12% increase in renewable energy consumption compared to last year
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 22% compared to base year (FY20)
- Became the first company headquartered in India to join the Water Resilience Coalition and endorse the CEO Water Mandate
- Replenished 26x more water than we consumed in India
- 98% of our owned buildings are “Platinum” rated by the Green Building Councils
Achievements
Environment
- 12% increase in renewable energy consumption compared to last year
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 22% compared to base year (FY20)
- Became the first company headquartered in India to join the Water Resilience Coalition and endorse the CEO Water Mandate
- Replenished 26x more water than we consumed in India
- 98% of our owned buildings are “Platinum” rated by the Green Building Councils
Our goals
Social
- Improve the environmental, social and governance (ESG) knowledge and skills of our employees
- Improve gender diversity in the workforce with 40% Women by 2030
- Increase gender representation in senior leadership levels to 30% by 2030
- Be recognized among the best employers in our key operating geographies
Achievements
Social
- 10,500+ hours of training completed by employees through our Sustainability School
- Positively impacted over 5.5 million lives in India through our HCLFoundation and helped over 12,000 people with disabilities
- Certified as a Global Top Employer
- Continued to be part of the Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index
- Gender diversity increased by 9% compared to baseline year (FY20)
Achievements
Social
- 10,500+ hours of training completed by employees through our Sustainability School
- Positively impacted over 5.5 million lives in India through our HCLFoundation and helped over 12,000 people with disabilities
- Certified as a Global Top Employer
- Continued to be part of the Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index
- Gender diversity increased by 9% compared to baseline year (FY20)
Our goals
Governance
- Strengthen the sustainable supply chain process
- Integrate ESG with risk management and internal audit processes
- Be recognized among industry leaders for our information security practices and data privacy standards
Achievements
Governance
- Recognized by leading ESG rating agencies, MSCI, Sustainalytics and S&P as a leader based on our progress and performance
- Out of the 15,500+ innovative ideas generated by our employees on the value portal, 7,300+ have been implemented and are generating positive outputs for our clients
- Accredited for the ABMS and ISO 37001:2016 international standards for anti-bribery and anti-corruption
- Internal Audit function conducted a comprehensive review of the effectiveness of ESG-related processes
- No substantial or material breaches occurred that involved leaks, thefts, or loss of client data
Achievements
Governance
- Recognized by leading ESG rating agencies, MSCI, Sustainalytics and S&P as a leader based on our progress and performance
- Out of the 15,500+ innovative ideas generated by our employees on the value portal, 7,300+ have been implemented and are generating positive outputs for our clients
- Accredited for the ABMS and ISO 37001:2016 international standards for anti-bribery and anti-corruption
- Internal Audit function conducted a comprehensive review of the effectiveness of ESG-related processes
- No substantial or material breaches occurred that involved leaks, thefts, or loss of client data