Rain Industries Limited has released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year ended December 31, 2025. The company highlights significant strides in sustainability, including an 87% investment of R&D and capex in technologies to improve environmental and social impacts. Key initiatives include a focus on renewable energy, advanced carbon product development, and the implementation of robust safety management systems across its global operations.
Strategic Focus on Sustainability and Innovation
During the 2025 financial year, the company demonstrated a deep commitment to sustainable industrial practices. A major highlight is the 87% allocation of Research and Development (R&D) and capital expenditure (capex) toward technologies specifically designed to reduce environmental impact and improve social outcomes. This includes groundbreaking work in scaling processes to convert petrochemical byproducts into coal-tar-analogue feedstocks for battery-grade materials.
Energy and Resource Efficiency
The company continues to prioritize energy and resource efficiency across its Carbon, Advanced Materials, and Cement segments. Notably, total energy consumption was reduced from 12,641 TJ in the previous year to 12,063 TJ in 2025. Renewable energy initiatives, such as the installation of solar panels in the cement segment, remain central to their sustainability strategy, alongside waste heat recovery projects that transform industrial byproducts into sellable energy.
Operational Safety and Social Responsibility
Safety remains a top priority, with the company achieving ISO 45001 certification at major plants, including those in Castrop-Rauxel, Duisburg, Atchutapuram, Vizag, Nandyal, Suryapet, Hamilton, and Zelzate. The company also reported robust employee welfare metrics, with 98.7% of permanent employees covered by health insurance and 91.8% by accident insurance. Furthermore, the company invested in social welfare initiatives, spending ₹35.06 million and ₹52.03 million on projects in the aspirational districts of Suryapet and Nellore & Nandyal, respectively.
Governance and Responsible Conduct
Strong governance continues to drive the company’s business conduct. The organization has institutionalized an ombudsman system and a Whistle Blower Policy to ensure transparency and accountability. In 2025, the company maintained high standards of business ethics, with zero recorded instances of corruption or bribery among directors, KMPs, employees, or workers, reflecting its commitment to conducting business with integrity and accountability.
Source: BSE
