HCLTech, a global technology company with over 227,000 employees across 60 countries, announced it has achieved ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its Enterprise Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS). The certification, issued by Schellman Compliance, LLC, validates HCLTech's framework for responsible AI development, deployment, and governance.
Scope and Significance of the Certification
The certification covers HCLTech's AIMS across AI lifecycle processes, including support for its AI Force platform, software engineering, IT operations, and business process services. This enables HCLTech to help enterprises adopt AI with consistent governance across systems, functions, and geographies, aligning with global regulations such as the EU AI Act.
ISO/IEC 42001:2023 is the world's first international standard for AI management systems, published by ISO and IEC. It provides a comprehensive framework covering risk management, transparency, fairness, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Executive Perspectives on the Achievement
Avani Desai, CEO of Schellman, stated, “ISO 42001 certification takes on a different level of significance at an organization the size and complexity of HCLTech. This isn't simply about documenting policies; it's about embedding Responsible AI governance into how the business operates every day.”
Vijay Guntur, Chief Technology Officer and Head of Ecosystems at HCLTech, added, “Achieving ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification reflects HCLTech's commitment to building and delivering AI responsibly at scale. This certification provides independent assurance that AI is governed responsibly through our certified AI Management System.”
Impact and Industry Context
With this milestone, HCLTech joins a select group of organizations with independently validated capabilities in managing AI at scale. The company's certified scope across the enterprise AI value chain differentiates it in the market. HCLTech reported consolidated revenues of $14.7 billion for the 12 months ending March 2026, serving clients in financial services, manufacturing, life sciences, healthcare, technology, telecom, media, retail, and public services.
About the Certification Body
Schellman Compliance, LLC is an accredited certification body recognized by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and a member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF). The certification validates HCLTech's enterprise-wide framework for responsible AI governance.
