CDSL Reports on ESG and Sustainability in FY25-26; Highlights Focus on Human Capital Development

CDSL Reports on ESG and Sustainability in FY25-26; Highlights Focus on Human Capital Development​

Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL), a key player in the financial infrastructure sector, has released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the Financial Year 2025-26. The report provides a comprehensive look into the company’s governance structures, operational footprint, and commitment to sustainable practices across various ESG dimensions.

The listed entity recorded a turnover of ₹9,60,45,23,000 and held a net worth of ₹15,98,17,16,000 during the period. CDSL maintains 14 offices nationally, serving 36 states through its operations. The company stands on paid-up capital of INR 2,09,00,00,000.

Operational Scale and Workforce Details​

CDSL employs a workforce of 625 individuals, comprising 494 permanent employees and 131 other than permanent staff. Gender distribution among the total workforce stands at 72.96% male and 27.04% female.

A significant focus area highlighted in the report is Human Capital Development. The company achieved a high level of coverage for training programs, with Key Managerial Personnel covered at 100%, and Employees other than Board of Directors (BOD) and KMPs covered by 95.35%. CDSL maintains a dedicated grievance redressal mechanism for all categories of employees, supported by a Whistleblower Policy.

Environmental Performance and Resource Management​

The report details the entity's environmental stewardship initiatives across energy, water, and waste management. The company tracks Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions. For FY 2025-26, total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emission intensity stood at 0.01 MTCO2e per rupee of turnover (Total).

In terms of resource consumption:

Waste management metrics show total waste generated at 5.51 MT for FY 25-26. The breakdown includes E-waste (2.36 MT) and Other non-hazardous waste (1.98 MT). CDSL reports that the entity has adopted responsible waste management practices, especially regarding hazardous waste such as e-waste and used batteries.

Governance and Compliance​

CDSL's corporate governance is overseen by a Governing Board which includes a dedicated CSR & ESG Committee and Risk Management Committee. The company confirms that it utilizes an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework covering risk identification and mitigation across various areas, including Information and Cybersecurity and Business Continuity. CDSL holds the ISO 22301:2019 certification for its Business Continuity Management System.

In terms of compliance and financial conduct, the report noted that a fine totaling ₹3,00,00,000 was paid to the CDSL Investor Protection Fund following technical glitches in systems between 2021 and 2024. The company affirmed that it maintains a comprehensive Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy covering all employees and associated professionals.

Independent Assurance Confirms Compliance​

The BRSR Core disclosures of CDSL for FY 2025-26 were subjected to independent assurance by TUV India Pvt Limited. The assurance conclusion confirmed that the reported disclosures comply with the applicable BRSR Core criteria, meeting both the content and quality requirements of the framework.

CDSL is committed to enhancing its ESG strategy, noting that the company has initiated the process of defining department-wise KPIs for structured monitoring in line with identified material ESG topics.

CDSL Stock Price Movement​

Shares of Central Depository Services (India) Limited today slipped by 3.46% to settle at ₹1311.40 after closing the market. The stock traded during a volatile session, holding above its intraday low of ₹1301 and registering a volume of 1.82 million shares.