Avadh Sugar & Energy Ltd Completes Comprehensive Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY25-26

Avadh Sugar & Energy Ltd Completes Comprehensive Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY25-26​

Avadh Sugar & Energy Limited (ASEL) has released its detailed Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) covering the financial year 2025-26. The report provides extensive insights into the company’s operational footprint, resource management practices, and commitment to social and environmental governance across all business segments.

Operational Profile and Market Presence​

The core operations of ASEL span sugar production, industrial alcohol manufacturing, and power generation, serving both national markets and internal requirements. Sugar accounts for 77.27% of the entity’s turnover through processes involving juice extraction, clarification, and crystallization. Industrial Alcohol contributes 15.92%, while Power generation from bagasse accounts for 6.81%.

ASEL operates nine facilities in total across six states within India. The company maintains a B2B organizational model, supplying bulk sugar to institutional buyers and wholesalers. For the distillery segment, ethanol is supplied to major oil marketing companies such as Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited for fuel blending purposes.

The breakdown of products relative to total turnover shows Sugar at 73.1%, Industrial Alcohol at 19.54%, and Power at 1.94%.

Commitment to Environmental Stewardship and Resource Management​

ASEL has placed a strong focus on environmental integrity, addressing climate change, water management, and waste generation within its operations. The company identifies climate variability as a significant risk due to the inherent susceptibility of sugarcane cultivation and processing to extreme weather events.

In terms of resource conservation, ASEL has implemented Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems across all distilleries. Water withdrawal in FY 25-26 amounted to 11,43,927 Kilolitres from groundwater sources, resulting in a water intensity of 0.00004 KL per rupee of turnover.

Waste management practices are highly structured. The company effectively valorizes agricultural byproducts; molasses is used for ethanol production, while press mud and furnace ash are processed into organic manure, and bagasse serves as a renewable fuel source for power generation. Total waste generated in FY 25-26 was 3,274 metric tonnes, with 3,271 metric tonnes being recovered through recycling or reuse.

Energy consumption details show total energy consumption at 1,52,48,831 GJ. The company reported a Scope 1 and Scope 2 emission intensity of 0.000001 MTCO2e per rupee of turnover for FY 25-26. ASEL is actively undertaking initiatives to reduce GHG emissions through the refurbishment and modernization of existing plant units, adopting energy-efficient technologies.

Social Governance and Human Capital Development​

The report highlights ASEL's dedication to supporting rural economies and enhancing stakeholder well-being. The company engages regularly with farmers in vulnerable communities, addressing concerns related to crop yield, pricing, and agronomic practices through field staff and direct interactions.

In terms of human capital development, the commitment is reflected across all operational levels:

• Training: In FY 25-26, training programs covering both Health & Safety Measures and Skill Upgradation were covered by 100% of employees (879 total) and 1,011 workers.
• Welfare Spending: The company incurred a cost on well-being measures amounting to 0.03% of total revenue for FY 25-26, demonstrating sustained investment in employee care.

ASEL has also formalized its governance through the implementation of a comprehensive ESG framework, led by Mr. Kalpataru Tripathy, Chairperson of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee (CSR). The company maintains robust internal mechanisms to address grievances related to human rights, including a dedicated Grievance Redressal Mechanism overseen by the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer.

Business Operations Overview​

The operational scope is detailed as follows:


ASEL has adhered to corporate governance standards by ensuring that all policies covering the nine principles of Responsible Business Conduct are in place and have been reviewed. The company’s processes for identifying key stakeholders include farmers, local communities, customers, shareholders, and government entities.

AVADHSUGAR Stock Price Movement​

On Monday, shares of Avadh Sugar & Energy Limited surged by 4.99%, closing at ₹537.35. This significant rally pushed the equity to meet its 52-week high, with a reported trading volume of 97,308 shares.