HCLTech awarded $1 million to three nonprofit organizations in the Americas to scale innovative climate initiatives as part of the third edition of its Climate Action Grant. The grant aims to support water security, biodiversity conservation, and access to clean water in climate-vulnerable regions, reinforcing the company's commitment to long-term climate resilience.

Guatemala-based CISP - Comitato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo dei Popoli was named the winner, receiving $500,000. Argentina-based Aves Argentinas and Mexico-based Isla Urbana – Lluvia para Todos A.C. were selected as runners-up, each receiving $250,000. The funding will enable these organizations to expand their work across the region.

Grant Allocation and Impact

The selected nonprofits will utilize the funds to drive specific environmental outcomes in their respective regions. The initiatives focus on scalable and locally relevant solutions to address climate challenges.

Program Expansion and Selection

The 2026 edition of the grant attracted applications from nonprofit organizations across 10 countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Peru, and the United States. This participation reflects a 41% increase in applications since the program's launch. A seven-member jury comprising HCLTech leaders and external experts selected the finalists through a multi-stage evaluation process.

Launched in 2023, the HCLTech Climate Action Grant in the Americas is part of the company's broader sustainability and CSR strategy. hcl technologies committed $5 million over five years for this initiative. To date, the program has supported the planting of over 360,000 native trees and mangroves and empowered more than 1,400 young people through climate leadership programs.

“We are inspired by the ingenuity and commitment demonstrated by this year's recipients, who are driving meaningful climate action in the communities that need it most,” said Dr. Nidhi Pundhir, Senior Vice President, Global CSR, HCLTech.

HCL Technologies Limited disclosed that its promoters and promoter group have not encumbered any shares held in the company during the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The declaration confirms that no shares held by the promoters are currently encumbered, directly or indirectly. This disclosure was submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Regulatory Filing Details

The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeover) Regulations, 2011. The filing was addressed to the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. at Exchange Plaza, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai. A copy of the communication was also marked to the Audit Committee of HCL Technologies Limited.

Authorized Declaration

The declaration was signed by Roshni Nadar Malhotra as the authorized signatory for the promoters and promoter group. The communication was dispatched from New Delhi and requested the exchange to place the disclosure on its records.