HCL Technologies has partnered with Wacker Chemie AG to establish a Global Capability Center (GCC) in Pune, India. The collaboration aims to support Wacker's engineering, IT, and digital transformation initiatives.

Partnership details

The agreement marks a strategic expansion for both firms. HCLTech will leverage its expertise in DevSecOps and automation to build a high-performing team at the new facility. This center is designed to provide a flexible, resilient, and future-ready delivery foundation for Wacker's global operations.

Fabian Seibold, Director of the Wacker Excellence Hub Pune, stated that the GCC is an important step in strengthening global delivery and digital execution capabilities. He noted that HCLTech's experience in scaling such centers supports agility, governance, and long-term growth.

Dr. Frank Fehler, Executive Vice President and Country Head - Germany at HCLTech, described the engagement as a milestone in Wacker's digital transformation journey. He emphasized the company's role as a trusted partner in this long-term engineering and digital evolution.

Kiran Cherukuri, EVP and Global GCC Practice Head at HCLTech, highlighted the phased customer-centric operating model being adopted. He added that the partnership will help strengthen governance, enhance operational efficiency, and accelerate digital modernization for Wacker.

Company profiles

Wacker Chemie AG is a global chemicals and biotechnology company with 27 production sites and 22 technical competence centers worldwide. The firm employs more than 16,000 people and generated annual sales of around €5.5 billion in fiscal 2025. Its business divisions include Silicones and Polymers, Biosolutions, and Polysilicon.

HCL Technologies is a global technology company with over 223,000 employees across 60 countries. It delivers capabilities centered around AI, digital, engineering, cloud, and software. Consolidated revenues for the 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.

HCL Technologies achieved its 2030 Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction target four years ahead of schedule in FY26, marking a significant milestone in its net-zero by 2040 commitment.

The global technology company reported a 55.84% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from its FY20 baseline, surpassing the initial goal of a 50% cut by 2030. This progress was driven by a sustained shift toward clean energy, with renewable sources now accounting for 49.79% of total energy consumption. The transition is particularly pronounced in data centers, where renewables constitute 89.65% of energy usage.

Resource Stewardship and Water Efficiency

HCL Technologies strengthened its resource management metrics, achieving an industry-leading water consumption rate of 10.68 liters per capita per day. The company replenishes 51 times more water than it consumes across global operations, highlighting a strong positive water balance.

All campuses in India have maintained Zero Waste to Landfill Platinum certification since 2025. Additionally, all HCL Technologies campuses have achieved Platinum or LEED Platinum certification from leading Green Building Councils, reinforcing operational efficiency standards.

Employee Wellbeing and Diversity

Investment in human capital remained a priority, with the company spending 2.08% of revenue on employee wellbeing in FY26, described as the highest in the IT industry. Diversity metrics showed women representing over 50% of the Board and 29.6% of the workforce. In nearshore facilities, local hiring exceeded 90%, with women comprising 66% of that specific workforce segment. The number of employees with disabilities increased by 27.4%.

Community Impact and Recognition

Through HCLFoundation, the company increased its grant outlay in India by 45% in FY26. Over the past three years, it disbursed $3 million to non-profits in the Americas for climate action projects. Cumulative interventions have impacted over 8.4 million lives in India, with 54% being women. Environmental restoration efforts include planting over 3.5 million saplings and greening 74,000 acres of land.

HCL Technologies featured in TIME World's Best Companies and World's Most Sustainable Companies lists for the second consecutive year. It also retained its EcoVadis Gold rating and MSCI AA (Leader) ESG rating for the second consecutive year in FY26.

What the Numbers Show

The divergence between overall renewable energy adoption (49.79%) and data center adoption (89.65%) suggests that decarbonization efforts are most advanced in high-energy-density infrastructure. This concentration likely drives the significant Scope 1 and 2 reductions, as data centers typically represent a substantial portion of an IT firm's direct and indirect energy footprint. The broader operational base has yet to match this intensity, indicating future scope for scaling these practices across general office facilities.