HCL Technologies Ltd

Common Name
HCL Technologies
Country
India
Sector
Technology
Industry
Information Technology Services
Employees
223,420
Ticker
HCLTECH
Exchange
NATIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE OF INDIA
Description
HCL Technologies Limited is a global information technology services and consulting company. It offers a comprehensive range of services including IT and business consulting, engineering services, and...

HCL Technologies's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, HCL Technologies completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

HCL Technologies has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021 - 2017
Total Scope 1
0000000
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
0000000
Total Scope 2
Unspecified Calculation Method
0000000
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
0000000
Total Scope 3
0000000
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
0000000

This table provides a simplified preview of selected GHG emissions data points. To access the complete dataset with full disclosures, detailed breakdowns, and source traceability, create a free account to view purchase options.

Insights into HCL Technologies's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of HCL Technologies amounted to 167,426 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of HCL Technologies decreased by 3.64%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.

HCL Technologies's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202406 k12 k18 k24 ktCO2e-10%-6%-15%-21%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are HCL Technologies's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of HCL Technologies were 12,508 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has HCL Technologies reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, HCL Technologies's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 43.46%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), HCL Technologies's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 21.22%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.

What are HCL Technologies's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, HCL Technologies reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 154,918 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.

Has HCL Technologies reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, HCL Technologies's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 23.3%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), HCL Technologies's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that HCL Technologies 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.

What methodology does HCL Technologies use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, HCL Technologies reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.

HCL Technologies's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024055 k110 k165 k220 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into HCL Technologies's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, HCL Technologies reported 247,460 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2024 disclosure of HCL Technologies includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain

HCL Technologies's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024090 k180 k270 k360 ktCO2e-42%+13%+21%-11%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are HCL Technologies's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, HCL Technologies reported total Scope 3 emissions of 247,460 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.

Has HCL Technologies reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, HCL Technologies's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 28.82%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), HCL Technologies's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 10.75%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does HCL Technologies disclose?

In 2024, HCL Technologies reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of HCL Technologies's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to HCL Technologies's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 115,414 tCOâ‚‚e (53.72%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 66,290 tCOâ‚‚e (30.85%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 33,015 tCOâ‚‚e (15.37%)

HCL Technologies's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Business Travel(Cat. 6)(30.9%)Employee Commuting(Cat. 7)(53.7%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(15.4%)

Insights into HCL Technologies's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, HCL Technologies reported a total carbon footprint of 414,886 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.01% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.

The largest contributor to HCL Technologies's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 59.65% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 37.34%.