Apollo Tyres Unveils Sustainability Performance for FY2025-26; Reports Significant Progress in GHG Reduction and Resource Efficiency

Apollo Tyres Unveils Sustainability Performance for FY2025-26; Reports Significant Progress in GHG Reduction and Resource Efficiency​

Apollo Tyres Ltd. has released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) covering the financial year 2025-26, detailing extensive operational data across environmental stewardship, social impact, and economic performance. The company reported improved efficiency metrics across resource consumption while setting ambitious targets toward net zero emissions by FY50.

The sustainability report highlights that Apollo Tyres is committed to managing risks related to climate change and resource scarcity through its integrated governance framework. A key focus area for the organization includes enhancing employee wellbeing, ensuring responsible supply chain engagement, and protecting environmental resources throughout the value chain. The Identified Sustainability Information was subjected to a reasonable assurance engagement by M/s. S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants.

Environmental Stewardship and Climate Action​

The company demonstrated continuous improvement in energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) management during the fiscal year. Apollo Tyres reported an overall reduction in energy intensity per rupee of turnover, moving from 3.42 GJ/H Lakh in FY2024-25 to 3.08 GJ/H Lakh in FY2025-26.

In terms of decarbonization, the share of renewable electricity consumption increased significantly, reaching 43.9% in FY2025-26, up from 33.1% in the previous fiscal year. The company affirmed its commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions by FY50 and established targets for reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 58.8% and Scope 3 GHG emissions by 37.5%, both set for FY35 from the FY25 baseline.

Resource management also showed strong indicators:

• Water: Total water consumption stood at 1,897,098.00 KL in FY2025-26, showing improved efficiency with a water intensity of 0.96 KL per rupee of turnover, down from 1.06 KL/rupee in the prior year. The company reported implementing Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) mechanisms at its manufacturing facilities, noting that the Andhra Pradesh and Chennai facility is ZLD certified by a third-party auditor.
• Waste: Total waste generated across all operations amounted to 31,288.28 metric tonnes in FY2025-26, down from 32,091.05 MT the previous year. The company actively manages waste through a structured approach based on "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Recover," with significant focus on procuring EPR credits for End-of-Life Tyres (ELTs).

Social Impact and Human Capital Development​

Focusing on social responsibility and labor practices, Apollo Tyres reported that the cost incurred on well-being measures amounted to 0.09% of total revenue in both FY2025-26 and FY2024-25. The company also placed a high emphasis on developing human capital:

• Training & Safety: Across all operations, training coverage was robust, with employees achieving an average of 91.59% completion for health and safety measures in FY2025-26.
• Labor Practices: Gross wages paid to females as a percentage of total wages rose from 4.09% in FY2024-25 to 5.33% in FY2025-26, reflecting ongoing commitment to gender equity within the workforce.

Supply Chain and Stakeholder Engagement​

The company’s commitment to sustainable sourcing extended into its supply chain management. In FY2025-26, Apollo Tyres sourced 11.41% of inputs from micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), an increase compared to 5.23% in the previous year.

The company maintains a structured engagement process with stakeholders, including customers, communities, and regulatory bodies. The report details extensive CSR activities through its Foundation, including livelihood enhancement for rural women. For example, the "Navya" flagship program facilitated the formation of new Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in FY2025-26, benefiting 913 women. Furthermore, specialized programs provided healthcare services to the trucking community through dedicated centres along transport corridors.

Key Operational and Financial Metrics​

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APOLLOTYRE Stock Price Movement​

Shares of Apollo Tyres are edging higher to ₹456.65 as of 12:40 PM today, rallying 1.82% in live trading. The stock recorded a volume of 646,158 shares during the trading session.