Hcl
HCL Technologies, commonly referred to as HCL, is a leading global IT services company headquartered in Noida, India. Founded in 1976, HCL has established itself as a key player in the technology sector, with a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The company operates primarily in the information technology and business services industry, offering a diverse range of solutions including software development, infrastructure management, and digital transformation services. HCL is renowned for its innovative approach to technology, particularly in areas such as cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. With a commitment to delivering unique, customer-centric solutions, HCL has achieved significant milestones, including numerous industry awards and recognitions. As a trusted partner for many Fortune 500 companies, HCL continues to strengthen its market position through strategic investments and a focus on sustainable growth.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Hcl's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Hcl's score of 76 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Hcl's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, HCL Technologies reported total carbon emissions of approximately 277,267,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 277,267,000 kg CO2e. The company also reported Scope 1 emissions of about 15,878,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 157,865,000 kg CO2e. HCL Technologies has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040. The company plans to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, HCL aims for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by FY30, also based on the 2020 baseline. These targets align with industry standards and reflect HCL's commitment to addressing climate change effectively. The company is actively participating in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which validates its reduction targets as consistent with the necessary actions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. HCL Technologies is also a signatory of the Amazon Climate Pledge, further demonstrating its dedication to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 24,373,920 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 99,391,070 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 38,223,960 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Hcl is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
