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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.

81

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Hcl's score of 81 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hcl's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, HCL Technologies reported total carbon emissions of approximately 173,743,000 kg CO2e, comprising 15,878,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 157,865,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 277,267,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant commitment to sustainability, as the company aims to achieve a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, HCL has set a target to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 42% by 2030, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to align with the 1.5°C pathway. HCL Technologies is also committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2040 across all scopes. This long-term goal underscores their dedication to addressing climate change and reducing their overall carbon footprint. The company has actively engaged in various initiatives, including investments in renewable energy, to support these ambitious targets.

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99,391,070
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38,223,960
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hcl's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Hcl is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Hcl is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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