Avenue Supermarts Details Sustainability Performance and ESG Focus in FY 2025-26

Avenue Supermarts Details Sustainability Performance and ESG Focus in FY 2025-26​

Avenue Supermarts Limited (ASL) released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26. The report details the company's operational scope, environmental footprint, employee welfare initiatives, and commitment to stakeholder engagement across its business activities. The Identified Sustainability Information was subject to a reasonable assurance engagement by Grant Thornton Bharat LLP.

Operational Scale and Business Profile​

ASL, incorporated in 2000, operates with a network of 500 stores and 90 offices nationally. The company's business model is centered on retail sales, with its primary activities categorized as:

• Foods: 57.90%
• General Merchandise and Apparel: 22.28%
• Non-Foods (Fast Moving Consumer Goods): 19.82%

The company serves customers across 15 States, one Union Territory, and the National Capital Region. ASL does not export goods or services. The entity holds a paid-up capital of INR 651.96 Crore.

ASL employs a total workforce of 96,571 employees, comprising permanent staff (20,994) and other personnel (75,577). Of the total workforce, 39,532 are female employees, while male employees number 57,039.

Key Sustainability and Environmental Metrics​

The BRSR provides comprehensive data on ASL's environmental management, energy consumption, and waste handling practices for FY 2025-26.

Environmental Performance Indicators:
The company achieved a commendable reduction in energy intensity, reporting an intensity of 21.4 for FY 2025-26 compared to 22.2 for the previous fiscal year (FY 2024-25).


Water and Waste Management:
The company focuses on water conservation and waste reduction across its operations. One facility in the reported period was designed with a rainwater harvesting system, comprising 494 pits/tanks with a designed cumulative capacity of 14,401 cubic meters per day.


In terms of waste management, the company manages significant volumes of non-hazardous material. Of the total 95,427 MT of waste generated in FY 2025-26, 94,057 MT was sent for recycling or other disposal operations. The generation breakdown includes:

Social Impact and Employee Welfare​

ASL emphasizes talent management and employee well-being, focusing on creating a positive retail working environment. The company reports that all permanent employees received training on human rights issues, with a total of 20,931 out of 20,994 covered (99%) in FY 2025-26.

Key measures related to employee welfare include:

• Benefits: 100% of all eligible employees received benefits regarding Provident Fund (PF) and Employees State Insurance (ESI).
• Labour Practices: The company's policy requires its business agreements to mandate that counter-parties comply with human rights regulations.

The company also maintains a zero tolerance approach towards corruption, reporting NIL for disciplinary actions against employees or KMPs concerning bribery/corruption in FY 2025-26 and FY 2024-25. In terms of gender diversity leadership, the Board had three females (38%) out of eight Directors, and one Key Management Personnel (KMP) (20%) out of five.

Governance and Stakeholder Engagement​

ASL maintains robust mechanisms for grievance redressal across all stakeholder groups:

• Customers: Customers can raise grievances via a Customer Care Kiosk at stores, the corporate website's feedback section, or a central helpline number. The company reported 17 instances of Unfair Trade Practices during FY 2025-26 and zero pending resolutions for this category.
• Employees: The company utilizes an independent Ethics Helpline run by a third party, ensuring confidentiality in grievance reporting.

The company ensures its procurement practices foster local economies, having sourced 43% of purchases directly from Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) during FY 2025-26.

Assurance Report Findings​

Independent assurance provided by Grant Thornton Bharat LLP confirmed that the Identified Sustainability Information for Avenue Supermarts Limited, covering aspects such as energy footprint and waste management, was prepared in all material respects in accordance with specified criteria. The scope of this assurance engagement is limited to a standalone entity status on 31 March 2026.

DMART Stock Price Movement​

Avenue Supermarts Limited saw its stock climb today, finishing at ₹4035 after gaining 1.04% in post-market trading. The equity traded within a range spanning from ₹3981.9 to ₹4124.9, with 740,773 shares transacted during the session.