HFCL Limited has released its inaugural Sustainability Report for FY25, highlighting its commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and ethical governance. The report outlines progress in energy efficiency, waste reduction, and community initiatives. Key targets include achieving zero liquid discharge and transitioning to renewable energy sources. HFCL aims for zero waste to landfill at its Hyderabad plant by FY26.
Sustainability Report Highlights
HFCL’s first Sustainability Report details the company’s ESG strategy, anchored in environmental stewardship, social responsibility, governance excellence, and supply chain resilience. Key performance improvements in FY25 include:
- A 13% reduction in total energy consumption.
- An 8.59% reduction in total waste generated.
- 73% of total waste generated being recycled.
The company invested ₹14.02 crore towards energy conservation equipment and spent approximately ₹5 crore on CSR activities.
Environmental Goals and Initiatives
HFCL is focused on transitioning to renewable energy, with a goal to achieve at least a 30% share in its energy mix in the coming years. The company aims to establish GHG emission reduction targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in FY26. Efforts are underway to expand ESG assessments to cover all critical suppliers and deepen circularity in product design. The Hyderabad site is advancing a 1 MW rooftop solar project.
Social Responsibility and Governance
HFCL impacted over 1.31 lakh beneficiaries through CSR initiatives. The company fosters a supportive and inclusive workplace, investing in diversity, leadership development, and employee wellness. There were zero instances of child labor, forced labor, or discrimination.
Third-Party Validation
HFCL’s ESG performance is independently validated, with a SES ESG score of 70.9 and ratings from NSE Sustainability Ratings & Analytics Limited, CRISIL, ESG Risk Assessments and Insights Limited, and CFC Finlease Private Limited.
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