Berger Paints Reports on Business Responsibility and Sustainability for FY 2025-26

Berger Paints Reports on Business Responsibility and Sustainability for FY 2025-26​

Berger Paints India Limited has released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, highlighting performance across environmental stewardship, social commitments, and governance practices. The report details the company's operations, labor welfare measures, and efforts toward reducing environmental impact in line with sustainable manufacturing goals.

The Paints giant operates from 15 plants and maintains 207 depots across the nation, serving diverse markets including Household, Industries, Government, and OEMs. With a paid-up capital of 116.60 Crore, Berger recorded a turnover of 10,420.10 Crore and a net worth of 6,342.90 Crore for the reporting year. The company's core business involves the manufacture of paints, varnishes, enamels or lacquers, contributing 98.8% to total revenue.

Environmental Stewardship and Resource Management​

The company placed a strong emphasis on minimizing its ecological footprint across energy use, water consumption, and waste management. Berger Paints committed to sustainable practices through various resource management strategies and technological improvements.

Climate Action and Energy Efficiency:
In terms of climate action, the company achieved notable reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Total Scope 1 emissions were recorded at 8785 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent (Mt of CO2), showing a decrease from the previous financial year. The management emphasized that its efforts in reducing GHG are intended to enable better resource usage and cost reduction.

The company’s energy consumption showed continuous commitment, with total energy consumed reaching 38,32,51,630 Mega Joules (MJ) in FY 2025-2026. This translates into an Energy Intensity of 3,678 MJ per Million INR of turnover.

Water and Waste Management:
Regarding water management, the company reported a total consumption of 400143 kilolitres (KL) during FY 2025-2026, maintaining a Water intensity of 3.84 KL per Million INR of turnover. A significant focus on resource protection is evident through the implementation of Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems in over 60% of its units.

In waste management, total waste generated stood at 10951 MT for the financial year. The company achieved a recovery and reuse rate of 1048 MT across various waste categories, including recycled plastics and recovered raw materials. Waste generation remains crucial to the entity's operations, with the overall waste intensity recorded as 0.11 MT per Million INR of turnover.

Sustainable Sourcing and Labor Welfare​

Berger Paints highlighted its commitment to sustainable sourcing through a structured value chain ESG programme. The company managed to source 82% of inputs sustainably. Furthermore, internal assessments indicated that 75.4% of Category-A raw material suppliers had been assessed for environmental and social impact.

Labor Standards:
The company’s focus on employee well-being included comprehensive coverage of various benefits across its workforce. Of the total workforce (employees and workers), a significant majority were covered by health insurance at both the permanent and other than permanent levels, with the percentage rates averaging 100% for most categories. Key metrics related to labor practices show that Accounts payable days related to employees stood at 81 for FY 2025-2026, compared to 92 in the previous year.

Operational and Market Transparency​

The report provided extensive data on business concentration regarding suppliers and customers. Concentration of Sales remains high, with 94.75% of sales directed toward dealers/distributors. In contrast, the concentration of purchases from trading houses stood at 16.27%. This information serves to provide transparency into the company's market engagement structure.

Key Initiatives in ESG​

The report details various projects undertaken by the company designed to enhance resource efficiency and reduce environmental load. These initiatives include:

• Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) System: Implementing ZLD at applicable units has ensured zero discharge of liquid effluent after treatment, directly contributing to reduced water consumption.
• Bio-fuel Usage: Switching from diesel to bio-fuel fired heaters in resin plants resulted in a substantial reduction of GHG emission, contributing to the overall climate goals.
• Rainwater Harvesting (RWH): Projects across factories and nearby villages demonstrated effective conservation efforts, achieving estimated water savings at multiple locations.

Through these integrated processes—from responsible procurement and training suppliers on ESG matters, to continuous monitoring of resource usage—Berger Paints reaffirmed its dedication to corporate responsibility and sustainability throughout the manufacturing process.

BERGEPAINT Stock Price Movement​

Today, Shares of Berger Paints (I) Limited rallied, finishing the trading session at ₹506.40 after gaining 3.52%. The stock traded within an intraday range of ₹491.00 to ₹513.35, with a volume of 668,714 shares recorded during the day.