Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Reports on Sustainability and Governance in FY 2025-26; Focus on CSR and Operational Efficiency

Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Reports on Sustainability and Governance in FY 2025-26; Focus on CSR and Operational Efficiency​

Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited (ABSLAMC) has released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2026. The report details the company’s operational structure, employee well-being initiatives, and commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR), which positively impacted over 2,41,000 lives across five states in India during the reporting period.

The BRSR was independently assessed by DNV Business Assurance India Private Limited. The document provides a comprehensive overview of ABSLAMC’s operations, governance frameworks, and sustainability performance against nine key ESG attributes for FY 2025-26.

Business Operations and Stakeholder Management​

ABSLAMC's core business activities are primarily concentrated in Fund Management Services, contributing 93.57% of the entity’s turnover. The company serves both domestic and international markets through its subsidiaries in Dubai, Mauritius, and Singapore.

The firm operates over 310 investor service centers nationally. ABSLAMC manages 11 Million investor folios and delivers investment solutions to diverse stakeholder groups, including NRIs, youth, and middle-income earners.

In terms of workforce management as of FY 2025-26:

• Total Employees: 1,869
• Permanent Staff: 1,501 (70% Male, 30% Female)
• Other Than Permanent Staff: 368 (90% Male, 10% Female)

The company’s commitment to integrity is overseen by a Risk Management Committee, with the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) designated as the highest authority for enforcing Business Responsibility policy.

ESG and Sustainability Performance Highlights​

Environmental Stewardship​

ABSLAMC demonstrated continuous efforts toward resource efficiency across its operations in Mumbai. The company implemented waste management measures, segregating wet and dry waste at its Registered Office, where organic waste is processed through an Organic Waste Composting Machine. In FY 2025-26, approximately 955 kilograms of e-waste was disposed of through environmentally responsible recycling channels.

The company’s sustainability efforts are also reflected in reduced resource consumption:

• Energy Intensity: Energy intensity per rupee of turnover stood at 0.5942 GJ/₹ Crore for FY 2025-26, compared to 0.8390 GJ/₹ Crore in the previous fiscal year.
• Water Management: The company recorded a total water withdrawal of 2,475 kilolitres from third parties at its Mumbai office, resulting in a water intensity of 1.35 kilolitres/₹ Crore for FY 2025-26.
• GHG Emissions: Total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emission intensity per rupee of turnover stood at 0.00016 tCO2e/₹ Crore.

Social Impact and CSR Initiatives​

The company’s CSR initiatives positively impacted over 2,41,000 lives across five states in India during FY 2025-26. These focused areas included:

• Healthcare: Providing doorstep primary medical treatment to over 44,000 beneficiaries via Mobile Medical Units and supporting more than 3,300 cancer patients with diagnostics and treatment assistance.
• Education: Over 62,000 students benefitted from school infrastructure upgrades and quality education initiatives, while 117 meritorious students received scholarship support.
• Women Empowerment: More than 66,000 women farmers were trained in sustainable and climate-resilient agricultural practices, and over 19,000 women were empowered through financial literacy programs.

People and Workplace Culture​

The BRSR details a strong commitment to employee well-being. The company reported that 824 employees (55% of total staff) received health and safety training in FY 2025-26. Key metrics include:

• Training Coverage: Skill upgradation coverage for the total workforce stood at 1,327 employees (89%).
• Benefits: Both Permanent and Other than Permanent Employees are covered by Provident Fund and Gratuity. The company reported a high return-to-work rate of 97.5% for permanent employees who took parental leave.

Consumer and Governance Focus​

ABSLAMC utilizes multi-channel mechanisms, including toll-free lines and the Investor App, to receive customer complaints and feedback. During FY 2025-26, only 1 complaint was reported regarding sexual harassment under POSH from female employees (0.20% of female employees).

The company actively promotes financial literacy through its operations:

• In FY 2025-26, over 96,740 investors attended the 1,184 Investor Awareness Programs conducted nationally.
• The flagship publication, Samriddhi Magazine, was expanded to be distributed across 11 Vande Bharat train routes.

Governance and Risk Management​

The company maintains a robust governance framework, underpinned by its Information Security Policy alignment with ISO 27001:2022.

In terms of adherence to responsible business conduct principles, the company confirms that all policies are approved by the Board. The entity also reported zero instances of fines or penalties related to corruption or bribery for FY 2025-26.

Corporate Structure and Affiliations​

ABSLAMC maintains several subsidiaries with which it is associated, including Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC (Mauritius) Limited and Aditya Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company Limited (DIFC, Dubai). The company holds a 100% stake in India Advantage Fund Limited (IAFL).

Furthermore, the company is engaged in external advocacy through its memberships with industry bodies such as Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) and APMI.

ABSLAMC Stock Price Movement​

Shares of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited are shedding value as of 2:17 PM, dipping 1.46% in live trading to stand at ₹1173.90. The stock registered a traded volume of 204,942 shares during the session.