Balkrishna Industries Ltd Reports on Sustainability, Highlighting GHG Reduction and Zero Liquid Discharge Initiatives for FY 2025-26

Balkrishna Industries Ltd Reports on Sustainability, Highlighting GHG Reduction and Zero Liquid Discharge Initiatives for FY 2025-26​

Balkrishna Industries Limited (BKT) has released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26. The report details the company's ongoing commitment to sustainable value creation across its operations, highlighting key advancements in environmental management, social governance, and supply chain stewardship within the tire and carbon black sectors.

BKT emphasizes that sustainability is central to its long-term value creation strategy. The report provides a comprehensive look at operational commitments aligned with stakeholder expectations and responsible business practices.

Operational Scope and Financial Overview​

The company, established in 1961, operates globally, serving agricultural, mining, and construction sectors with its range of off-highway tires. BKT is committed to strengthening investor confidence through transparent disclosures and aligning operations with stakeholder interests.

Key operational data for the reporting period includes:

Environmental Stewardship and Resource Management​

BKT has placed significant focus on minimizing its ecological footprint through resource-efficient processes and continuous improvement. Key initiatives cover energy, water, and waste management across the manufacturing plants.

Energy and Emissions:
The company is actively reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Strategic projects include the conversion of a Gas Boiler to Biomass at the Bhiwadi plant, and implementing PLC-based automation on curing press hydraulic power packs at the Waluj facility to eliminate idle energy consumption. Furthermore, BKT enhanced efficiency by installing Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) on motors and cooling tower fans across various plants.


Water and Waste Management:
BKT is committed to water stewardship, having implemented Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems at major manufacturing facilities in Bhuj and Waluj. The ZLD framework utilizes advanced technologies including Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), Reverse Osmosis (RO), Ultrafiltration (UF), and Multi-Effect Evaporator (MEE) systems to achieve complete recycling of treated wastewater.

In terms of waste, BKT is committed to reducing environmental impact through a focus on circularity. The company reports initiatives in materials such as crumb powder, recycled rubber, recovered carbon black, and repurposed oil. Furthermore, the company aims for Zero Waste to Landfill by FY 2035.

Social Governance and Employee Well-being​

The report underscores BKT’s commitment to nurturing a safe and inclusive workplace culture, which is reinforced by various policies including Human Rights and Labor Policy and Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

Workforce Commitment:
BKT ensures worker welfare across all its operations through comprehensive safety standards (aligned with ISO 45001:2018). The company maintains transparent grievance redressal channels for employees, covering both permanent and non-permanent staff. There are zero reported incidents of forced or involuntary labour practices.


Supplier Engagement:
BKT is actively engaged in sustainable supply chain management. During the reporting period, around 50% of value chain partners (by value) were assessed through questionnaires and self-declarations. These assessments focus on ensuring suppliers adhere to the company’s Sustainable Supply Chain and Ethical Procurement standards.

Risk Management and Future Focus​

The company maintains a structured risk management system across operations, utilizing Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) processes. The commitment to resilience is also demonstrated through a robust Business Continuity framework, which incorporates regular mock drills and disaster management plans at the unit level.

BKT also continues its R&D efforts, with investments focused on sustainable and environment-friendly alternative raw materials, as well as enhancing resource efficiency in manufacturing processes for both current and future products.

BALKRISIND Stock Price Movement​

Balkrishna Industries Limited shares today slipped by 0.41% to settle at ₹2210.7. The stock saw a total traded volume of 52,810 shares during the session.