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
“Our actions this year have consistently reflected our purpose: to bring together the best of technology and our people to supercharge progress. As we move forward, we are committed to delivering on our purpose and setting an example of responsible leadership in the technology sector. Our journey is far from over, but our achievements thus far inspire us to continue striving for a brighter, more sustainable future”.
C Vijayakumar
A Year of Supercharged, Sustainable Progress
Sections in the Report
Key Goals and Achievements
Our goals
Planet
- 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
Planet
- 25% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions (against baseline FY20)
- 29% decrease in Scope 3 emissions (against baseline FY20)
- 26% reduction in energy consumption (against baseline FY20)
- 6% increase in renewable energy consumption (against baseline FY20)
- CDP ‘A-’ rating for Climate change disclosures
- Recharged 32x more water than consumed
- 98% owned buildings ‘Platinum’ Green Building Councils.
Achievements
Planet
- 25% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions (against baseline FY20)
- 29% decrease in Scope 3 emissions (against baseline FY20)
- 26% reduction in energy consumption (against baseline FY20)
- 6% increase in renewable energy consumption (against baseline FY20)
- CDP ‘A-’ rating for Climate change disclosures
- Recharged 32x more water than consumed
- 98% owned buildings ‘Platinum’ Green Building Councils.
Our goals
People
- Improve the sustainability 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
People
- Over 15,700+ training hours of employee training at our Sustainability School
- 93% of employees trained on skill upgradation programmes.
- Top Employer in 25 countries and accolades for workplace fairness and equity
- 7,800+ ideas implemented through our Value Portal initiative, delivering 1.4 billion value to customers
- 117 patents granted
Achievements
People
- Over 15,700+ training hours of employee training at our Sustainability School
- 93% of employees trained on skill upgradation programmes.
- Top Employer in 25 countries and accolades for workplace fairness and equity
- 7,800+ ideas implemented through our Value Portal initiative, delivering 1.4 billion value to customers
- 117 patents granted
Our goals
Governance
- Strengthen our sustainable supply chain process
- Integrate sustainability with risk management and internal audit processes
- Establish ourselves as a recognized leader in information security practices and data privacy standards
Achievements
Governance
- Recognized by leading ESG ratings such as MSCI, Sustainalytics, and S&P for its dedication to ESG commitments
- HCLTech has attained ISO 37001:2016 certification for its Anti-Bribery Management Systems (ABMS), dedicated to combating corruption and bribery
- The company's flagship sustainability solution, Net-Zero Intelligent Operations (NIO), received the 2023 IOT Evolution, Industrial IOT Product of the Year award
Achievements
Governance
- Recognized by leading ESG ratings such as MSCI, Sustainalytics, and S&P for its dedication to ESG commitments
- HCLTech has attained ISO 37001:2016 certification for its Anti-Bribery Management Systems (ABMS), dedicated to combating corruption and bribery
- The company's flagship sustainability solution, Net-Zero Intelligent Operations (NIO), received the 2023 IOT Evolution, Industrial IOT Product of the Year award