HCLTech announced the expansion of its Climate Action Grant program to 24 countries worldwide. The initiative aims to support non-profit organizations combating climate change and restoring ecosystems. Previously focused on the Americas, the program will now include regions such as Australia, Europe, and Asia, with significant funding allocated for winning proposals. Winners will be announced on June 5, 2027.
HCLTech Scales Global Climate Action Initiative
NEW YORK and NOIDA, India, October 26, 2026 – HCLTech, a global technology company, has announced a significant expansion of its flagship Climate Action Grant program, now extending its reach to 24 countries globally. This strategic move aims to bolster support for a broader array of non-profit organizations (NPOs) dedicated to combating climate change and actively restoring vital ecosystems and biodiversity worldwide.
Program Evolution and Global Reach
Launched initially in 2023 as the HCLTech Grant for Climate Action in the Americas, the program successfully supported locally relevant solutions to pressing environmental issues. HCLTech committed $5 million over five years to NPOs in 10 American countries, disbursing $3 million across three editions. Encouraged by this success, the company is now broadening the program’s scope to include countries such as 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.
Funding and Selection Process
The winners of the expanded global grant will be announced on June 5, 2027, following a comprehensive screening process. A grand prize winner will receive $500,000, with three runners-up each awarded $250,000. Dr. Nidhi Pundhir, Global Head of CSR at HCLTech, emphasized the program’s evolution, stating, “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.”
Commitment to Sustainability
HCLTech reiterates its strong commitment to sustainability, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. The company has been recognized for its efforts, being named to TIME World’s Most Sustainable Companies list for the second consecutive year and achieving EcoVadis Gold rating and MSCI AA (Leader) ESG rating in FY26. Through HCLFoundation in India, the company’s social responsibility initiatives have impacted over 8.8 million lives, planted more than 3.6 million saplings, greened 74,000 acres of land, and conserved over 155 billion liters of water.
Further details and application information for the HCLTech Global Grant for Climate Action can be found at globalgrant.hcltech.com.
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