Afcons Infra Releases Comprehensive Business Responsibility Report, Highlighting Safety Focus and Green Initiatives

Afcons Infra Releases Comprehensive Business Responsibility Report, Highlighting Safety Focus and Green Initiatives​

Afcons Infrastructure Limited has released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the Financial Year 2025-26. The report provides detailed insights into the company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, setting out its commitments to responsible infrastructure delivery globally. The BRSR is supported by a Limited Assurance Report from Deloitte Haskins and Sells LLP.

The BRSR details Afcons’ operations, which are primarily focused on Construction and Civil Engineering. As an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company, the entity engages in projects spanning Roads and Highways, Bridges, Metros, Railways, Marine & Industrial infrastructure, and Oil & Gas. The company's operational footprint includes 77 plants and 5 offices nationally, alongside 13 international operations sites across various countries.

Sustainable Operations and Risk Mitigation​

Afcons has identified several material ESG risks that pertain to its core business, including Energy and GHG Emissions, Water and Wastewater Management, Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), and Product Quality & Safety.

In response to these risks, the company is actively mitigating environmental impacts by:

• Energy: Continuously evaluating operational practices to minimize GHG emissions and maximizing the use of grid electricity.
• Water: Implementing standard wastewater treatment systems at all project sites and promoting water conservation through specialized additives in concrete and polymer-based drilling fluids.
• Safety: Ensuring 100% workforce training on Occupational Health and Safety, conducting periodic safety audits aligned with ISO 45001:2018, and leveraging digital tools for hazard reporting.

Environmental Stewardship and Resource Efficiency​

The report highlights significant investments in sustainability across the organization. Afcons’ "Green Business" portfolio contributed 43% of the company's total revenues in FY25-26, aligning with FTSE Green Revenues Classification System 2.0 (GRCS 2.0).

Key environmental metrics for the financial year include:

• GHG Emissions: Total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions per rupee of turnover stood at 0.0000012824, with the intensity adjusted for Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) reported as 0.0000260834.
• Water Management: Total water consumption was 9,98,926 kilolitres, registering a water intensity of 0.0000083674 per rupee of turnover.
• Waste Management: The company generated a total of 1,83,757.33 metric tonnes of waste, maintaining a waste intensity of 0.0000015392 per rupee of turnover.

Workforce and Social Impact​

Afcons maintains large-scale operations, employing 3,730 employees and 31,602 workers in total across the reporting period. The company’s commitment to worker well-being is reflected through zero instances of reported sexual harassment or discrimination at the workplace for both employees and workers during FY 2025-26.

Regarding employee welfare:

• Training: All employees (3,730) and workers (31,602) received training on Health and Safety Measures, achieving a 100% coverage rate across all categories in FY 2025-26.
• Benefits: The company ensures that both permanent and other than permanent employees and workers receive benefits such as Health Insurance and Accident Insurance.
• Remuneration: For the reporting period, there was a reported Gross wages paid to females amounting to 1.24% of total wages, down from 1.77% in FY 2024-25.

Governance and Stakeholder Management​

Afcons emphasizes ethical governance and robust risk management across its business dealings. The company has established policies covering anti-bribery and anti-corruption, aiming for a zero-tolerance stance towards illicit payments.

The report also details the engagement with stakeholders:

• Employees: Grievances related to working conditions were filed by 77 employees in FY 2025-26, all of which had zero pending complaints at year end.
• CSR Initiatives: The company reported significant CSR projects benefitting communities, including supporting educational activities for hundreds of students and providing farmer livelihood support.

Afcons' commitment to safety is underscored by continued recognition from industry bodies, including the British Safety Council Awards and the Golden Peacock Occupational Health & Safety Award.

AFCONS Stock Price Movement​

Afcons Infrastructure Limited shares slipped during the post-market session, settling at ₹301.45 after shedding 2.74% in trading today. The stock concluded the session with a traded volume of 502,190 shares.