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.
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.
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.
Hcl's score of 70 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, HCL Technologies reported total carbon emissions of approximately 247,460,000 kg CO2e across all scopes, with specific contributions of about 12,508,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 154,918,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 247,460,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The combined emissions from Scope 1 and 2 amounted to approximately 167,426,000 kg CO2e. HCL has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline. This target is complemented by a goal to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 42% by the same year, which has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to align with the 1.5°C pathway. Furthermore, HCL is committed to achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2040. These commitments reflect HCL's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint, positioning the company as a responsible leader in the software and services sector.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
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 |
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
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.