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HCLTech Climate Action Grant: Supporting Climate Solutions Across the Americas

In an inspiring initiative aimed at combating climate change, HCLTech recently announced the winners of its third edition of the Climate Action Grant in the Americas. This year, the technology giant is allocating $1 million in funding to three nonprofit organizations working tirelessly to advance scalable climate solutions in vulnerable regions.

Selected Recipients

The recipient of the largest share of funding, the CISP (Comitato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo dei Popoli) based in Guatemala, will receive $500,000. Meanwhile, Aves Argentinas and Isla Urbana from Argentina and Mexico, respectively, will each be awarded $250,000 to scale their impactful initiatives. This collective funding aims to significantly improve water security, promote biodiversity conservation, and enhance access to clean water in regions heavily impacted by climate change.

Project Highlights

• - CISP is set to focus on enhancing water security and sustainable land management in Guatemala's dry corridor. They plan on implementing rainwater harvesting strategies with the ambitious goal of providing clean water access to 200 families.
• - Aves Argentinas will work on ecological restoration efforts within the Atlantic Forest region of the Iguazú river basin, boasting a target of restoring an impressive 790 hectares of land and promoting biodiversity conservation.
• - Isla Urbana's project aims to develop community-based rainwater harvesting systems in Mexico's water-stressed regions, with an expected impact on around 2,300 individuals, resulting in 4.2 million liters of harvested water.

This year’s edition of the Climate Action Grant is notable for its substantial increase in competition, with applications coming from 10 countries across the Americas: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Peru, and the United States. This marks a 41% increase since the program's inception, highlighting the growing interest and urgency surrounding climate initiatives.

The Evaluation Process

A diverse jury comprising HCLTech leaders and external experts meticulously evaluated the proposals in a multi-stage assessment to ascertain their scalability and relevance. The criteria included each organization’s ability to deliver on locally relevant climate solutions, emphasizing the importance of community engagement in the fight against climate change.

According to Dr. Nidhi Pundhir, Senior Vice President of Global CSR at HCLTech, “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.” The effort to foster sustainable, community-led solutions reflects HCLTech's broader commitment to long-term climate resilience across the Americas.

Past Achievements and Future Vision

The HCLTech Climate Action Grant has successfully supported various initiatives since its launch in 2023. Prior recipients have pioneered projects that contributed to ecological restoration, climate adaptability, and sustainable development within their communities. To date, these initiatives have enabled the planting of over 360,000 native trees and mangroves and empowered more than 1,400 young people and educators through climate leadership engagement.

This initiative underscores HCLTech's dedication to combating climate challenges and promoting sustainability at every level, which aligns with its overarching corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy. The company has committed a total of $5 million over five years for this grant program.

Recognition and Impact

HCLTech's efforts have not gone unrecognized; the company has been ranked among the top 15 in Professional Services on the World's Most Sustainable Companies 2025 list by TIME. This accolade showcases their unwavering commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility in every action they undertake, reinforcing their role as climate action leaders.

For more information on the HCLTech Climate Action Grant, its goals, and application processes, visit americas-grant.hcltech.com.