GHCL Limited has officially filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) Core for the financial year 2025-26. The report details the company’s commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, covering areas such as energy consumption, water management, waste reduction, employee well-being, and human rights. The company highlights its ongoing efforts in decarbonization, renewable energy adoption, and sustainable sourcing, aiming for responsible growth and long-term value creation.
GHCL Limited Files FY 2025-26 Sustainability Report
GHCL Limited has submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) Core for the financial year 2025-26. This filing, made pursuant to SEBI regulations, underscores the company’s dedication to transparent reporting on its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance.
Key Highlights from the Report
The BRSR report provides a comprehensive overview of GHCL’s sustainability initiatives and performance across various principles. Key areas covered include:
- Energy Management: The report details total energy consumption, including from renewable sources, and highlights initiatives to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon intensity. Notably, GHCL is pursuing a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emission intensity by FY2029-30. Investments in renewable energy capacity (6.7 MW) and biomass co-firing are key strategies in this area.
- Water Management: GHCL prioritizes efficient water use, with a strategy focusing on reducing freshwater intake, recycling wastewater, and ensuring safe drinking water access. The company reported a total water withdrawal of 12,69,11,767 kilolitres for FY 2025-26.
- Waste Management: The report outlines the company’s structured approach to waste minimization, circularity, and environmentally sound disposal. Total waste generated in FY 2025-26 was 38,38,892.50 metric tonnes.
- Employee Well-being and Human Rights: GHCL emphasizes employee welfare, including health insurance, safety measures, and grievance redressal mechanisms. The company has a strong focus on promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, with 97.24% of permanent employees receiving training on human rights issues.
- Stakeholder Engagement: The company maintains systematic engagement with key stakeholders, including investors, suppliers, employees, and communities, to ensure alignment with its governance framework and sustainability goals.
Commitment to Sustainability
GHCL’s approach integrates ESG principles into its core business strategy, enabling responsible growth and long-term value creation. The company is committed to achieving its sustainability targets, strengthening governance frameworks, and delivering measurable environmental and social outcomes. The report also includes an Independent Reasonable and Limited Assurance Statement from Sustainability Actions Private Limited, confirming the preparation of the BRSR Core attributes and select disclosures in accordance with the reporting criteria.
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