Environmental Responsibility at Hexaware
Committed to building a climate-resilient, low-carbon future through clean technology and innovation
Committed to building a climate-resilient, low-carbon future through clean technology and innovation
Hexaware is committed to building a climate-resilient, low-carbon business—advancing environmental conservation, reducing emissions, and driving environmental sustainability across all operations.
Our Environmental Responsibility and Sustainability Approach
Our environmental strategy spans every environmental dimension, including renewable energy use, energy efficiency, water stewardship, waste circularity, and biodiversity. We track carbon footprint reduction and embed sustainability into every decision, ensuring that climate change is addressed through innovation, accountability, and conservation-led action.
Renewable energy, electrified systems, and high-efficiency technology help optimize energy consumption and drive carbon footprint reduction across all Hexaware operations, reducing our contribution to climate change.
We compost, recycle, and reclaim materials—keeping as much as possible out of landfills. Over ninety percent of waste generated is diverted from landfill, and all campuses are free of single-use plastics.
Rain harvesting, closed-loop reuse, and efficient fixtures helping our progress toward water neutrality. These measures improve efficiency and reduce overall environmental impact across our operations globally.
Every Hexaware site is designed or retrofitted for low environmental impact, combining smart resource management, efficient building standards, and the pursuit of leading green-building certifications amid the climate crisis.
Our environmental strategy is driven by science-based targets and operational action. We embed climate thinking across our offices, platforms, and decisions to advance environmental sustainability and support the transition to low-carbon, sustainable models.
Net Zero by
2040
Targets validated by SBTi
Renewable Energy Use
83%
At owned facilities in India (2025)
Waste Diverted from Landfill
93.94%
Across operations
Water Replenished
5,970 kL
Through rainwater harvesting
Single-Use Plastic-Free Campuses
100%
Campuses free of single-use plastics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 and 2 GHG Emissions | 9,196.86 TCO₂e |
| Scope 3 Emissions | 32,240.21 TCO₂e |
| Renewable Energy Use | 83% (owned offices in India) |
| Water Recycled | 53,410 kL |
| Hazardous Waste Generated | 75.24 MT |
| Energy Intensity | 3.72 GJ per employee |
Our environmental policies and targets are overseen by a dedicated ESG Steering Committee, with board-level supervision via the ESG Board Committee. Our climate strategy is embedded in our Enterprise Risk Management framework and aligned with TCFD and ISSB standards. For a detailed climate governance structure, refer to our TCFD report.
TCFD Report 2024
Hexaware Top Decile in S&P CSA
We earned 83/100 in S&P Global’s 2025 Corporate Sustainability Assessment, placing us in the 97th percentile of our IT services peers as of Sept 15, 2025, reflecting progress across Environmental, Social, Governance, and Economic dimensions.
Hexaware Featured in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026
We are among a select group of companies included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026, following a rigorous assessment of sustainability practices across industries, as of February 11, 2026.
Hexaware Earns Gold Medal from EcoVadis for Sustainability Excellence
Hexaware has earned a Gold Medal from EcoVadis, the trusted global business sustainability ratings provider. This year’s recognition places Hexaware in the 98th percentile worldwide. With a score of 82, up from Silver and the 92nd percentile in 2024, the rating reflects progress across Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement, placing the company among the top 5% of assessed businesses.
Climate Targets Validated by SBTi
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a corporate climate action organization, has validated our near-term and net-zero climate targets.
We’re committed to:
Environmental Disclosure Rated by CDP
CDP, a global independent environmental disclosure system, assessed our progress in climate action and water management. We received a B rating for water security and a B rating for climate change. These scores reflect our transparency and early strides in managing environmental risks.
ESG Champions of India 2025
Hexaware was featured in Dun & Bradstreet’s “ESG Champions of India 2025” report, placing us among India’s Top 1000 Listed ESG Entities. This recognition reflects our commitment to embedding ESG principles deeply into our strategy and operations.
Sustainable Organization of the Year – 2024 & 2025
We were honoured to receive the Sustainable Organization of the Year award for two years in a row at the Net Zero Summit & Awards. This award acknowledges our consistent efforts toward building a greener, more sustainable future.