Date: October 26, 2026

Operational / Strategic Disclosures

HCLTech announced the global expansion of its flagship Climate Action Grant program from 10 countries in the Americas to 24 countries worldwide. The program supports non-profit organizations (NPOs) combating climate change and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity.

The expanded program now includes: Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, France, Germany, Guatemala, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Poland, Romania, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States and Vietnam.

The grant award process will conclude with winners announced on June 5, 2027, following a rigorous screening process. The funding structure includes:

  • One winner: $500,000
  • Three runners-up: $250,000 each

Historical context: The program was launched in 2023 as HCLTech Grant for Climate Action in the Americas with an initial commitment of $5 million over five years to eligible NPOs in 10 countries. To date, $3 million has been disbursed over three editions.

Sustainability Context

Dr. Nidhi Pundhir, Global Head of CSR at HCLTech, stated: "Great ideas can come from any community, and solutions developed in one place can create possibilities in another. The HCLTech Global Grant for Climate Action has evolved through our experience in India and the Americas, and taking the Grant global is the next step in that journey. By creating a broader platform for climate innovation, we want to support locally rooted ideas and help solutions with potential for wider impact reach further."

The company reaffirmed its sustainability commitments:

  • Sharp focus on sustainability with net-zero goal by 2040
  • Named to TIME World's Most Sustainable Companies list for the second consecutive year
  • Achieved EcoVadis Gold rating for the second consecutive year in FY26
  • Achieved MSCI AA (Leader) ESG rating for the second consecutive year in FY26

CSR Impact Metrics

Through HCLFoundation in India, HCLTech's CSR initiatives have:

  • Impacted over 8.8 million lives (54% women)
  • Planted over 3.6 million saplings
  • Greened 74,000 acres of land
  • Harvested more than 155 billion liters of water to date

Application Information

Non-profit organizations can apply for the HCLTech Global Grant for Climate Action at globalgrant.hcltech.com/

Company Background

HCLTech is a global technology company with:

  • Over 230,000 people across 60+ countries
  • Industry capabilities in AI, digital, engineering, cloud and software
  • Client verticals: Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, Mobility and Public Services
  • Consolidated revenues: $14.8 billion (12 months ending September 2026)