Bosch Ltd Reports on Sustainability Performance for FY 2025-26, Highlighting Climate Action and ESG Goals

Bosch Ltd Reports on Sustainability Performance for FY 2025-26, Highlighting Climate Action and ESG Goals​

Bosch Limited has released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for the Financial Year (FY) 2025-26. The report details the company’s operations across seven locations, providing comprehensive insights into environmental performance, employee welfare, supply chain management, and adherence to ethical principles.

The entity operates on a standalone basis and has a financial history showing substantial contributions from its various business segments. Bosch's turnover breakdown highlights diverse activities, including manufacturing automotive products (46.14%), wholesale trading of automotive products (33.11%), retail trading of consumer goods (16.01%), and application and engineering services (2.54%).

Operational Scope and Financial Scale​

Bosch Limited is involved in both domestic and international markets, serving 35 national states and 31 international countries. The company’s current financial standing shows a paid-up capital of 29.49 Crores. Key business segments contributing to the entity's turnover include the sale of Automotive Products (88.88%) and Sale of Consumer Goods (Power Tools) (9.16%).

The company's operations involve managing a large workforce, which encompasses both employees and workers. As of the end of FY 2025-26, Bosch had 3,565 employees and 5,119 workers, demonstrating a commitment to workplace safety and well-being across its diverse workforce.

Environmental Stewardship and Climate Action​

In terms of environmental impact, the report highlights significant focus on climate action and resource efficiency. A key initiative is the goal to cut Scope 3 emissions by 30 percent in absolute terms by 2030, compared to the baseline year of 2018.

Key environmental metrics for FY 2025-26 include:

• Energy Consumption: Total energy consumed was 668.29 TJ, with an energy intensity per rupee of turnover adjusted for PPP at 0.000768 TJ/million ₹. A significant portion of this is covered by renewable sources (590.23 TJ).
• GHG Emissions: Total Scope 1 emissions stood at 9,239.17 Metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent, with a corresponding intensity rate of 0.046116 MTCO2e/million ₹.
• Water Management: The company managed water consumption across its operations, reporting total water consumption of 571,389.64 kiloliters for the year, equating to an intensity of 2.85 KL/million ₹ of turnover. Bosch has implemented Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) mechanisms across all six manufacturing sites and the Regional Head office, with wastewater treated through STP and ETP and utilizing Multi-Effect Evaporators (MEE).
• Waste Management: Total waste generated was 11,800.27 metric tonnes, of which a substantial portion was recovered through recycling, re-use, or other recovery operations, totaling 7,676.16 metric tonnes.

Social and Governance Commitments​

The report details Bosch's commitment to human rights, employee well-being, and stakeholder engagement.

Workforce Diversity and Well-being:
Bosch maintained a high level of compliance in HR policies. Key social metrics include:

• Gender Inclusion: The gross wages paid to female employees accounted for 8.11% of the total wages in FY 2025-26, reflecting continuous focus on gender equity.
• Education and Training: A large portion of the workforce was involved in training programs; specifically, 73% of all workers had performance and career development reviews in FY 2024-25 (5157 total), and 67% of employees did so.
• Fairness and Hiring: In one instance, rural job creation stood at 25.41% for the current financial year, while metropolitan areas contributed 74.59%.

Responsible Sourcing and Stakeholder Engagement:
The company actively manages its supply chain through a formal supplier audit program. As of March 31, 2026, CSR assessments covered 92.46% of suppliers with an annual business value exceeding 100,000.

Bosch has established clear processes to ensure fair practices across the value chain:

• Procurement: A significant portion of purchases were sourced from related parties (RPTs) at 58.07%, while sales to dealers/distributors accounted for 19.22% of total sales, down from 24.52% in the previous year.
• Industry Influence: The company maintains affiliations with seven trade and industry chambers across national and state levels, including Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) and Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India.

Risk Management and Product Compliance​

Bosch outlines several critical material issues, categorized as risks or opportunities, such as Climate Action and Water resource management. Mitigation strategies include the implementation of a dedicated Risk Management System to meet ambitious goals.

In product compliance, Bosch committed 100% of R&D and capital expenditure (capex) investments towards specific technologies that reduce environmental impact and support carbon neutrality. For instance, they are actively transitioning away from FKM (Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl substance) in their Fuel Return Line products by introducing HNBR alternatives.

The comprehensive nature of the report emphasizes continuous improvement, with internal systems designed to ensure product compliance across the entire lifecycle—covering health, safety, data protection, and environmental integrity.

BOSCHLTD Stock Price Movement​

As of 10:43 AM, shares of Bosch Limited are shedding slightly in live trading, sliding to ₹42,220 as they maintain proximity to their 52-week high after a modest change of ₹5.00. The stock sees current activity with 3,108 shares traded, even as the equity remains fortified by its record peak achievement.