Cosmo First Ltd Releases Sustainability Report Highlighting Operational Footprint and ESG Commitments for FY 2025-26

Cosmo First Ltd Releases Sustainability Report Highlighting Operational Footprint and ESG Commitments for FY 2025-26​

Cosmo First Limited has published its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report covering the financial year 2025-26. The report provides a detailed look into the company's operations, stakeholder engagement, environmental management, and adherence to various responsible business conduct guidelines.

The company operates as a manufacturer of flexible packaging films, which accounts for 98% of its turnover. Cosmo First Limited maintains three plants across India (two in Maharashtra and one in Gujarat). The company serves both national and international markets, with over 100 countries being served internationally, while exports contributed 44% to the total turnover.

Business Activities and Operations​

The core business activity is defined as manufacturing Flexible Packaging Films, including value added oriented films for packaging, labels, lamination, and industrial applications. The company has a paid-up capital of ₹ 26,24,97,270.

Operations are structured with 3 plants and 5 offices nationally, and 6 international offices. The company's customer base includes leading FMCG brands globally, flexible packaging converters, label manufacturers, and an extensive network of channel partners.

Human Capital and Employee Wellbeing​

As per the report, Cosmo First Limited employed a total of 1,518 permanent employees and 1,974 workers during FY 2025-26. Of the employees, 1,447 were male (95%) and 71 were female (5%). Similarly, the workforce included 1,956 male workers (99%) and 18 female workers (1%).

The company reported that 91% of its employees and 100% of its workers underwent performance and career development reviews in FY 2025-26.

Key highlights related to employee benefits include:

• Retirement Benefits: For the current financial year, 96.48% of employees and 100% of workers were covered for Provident Fund (PF) and Gratuity payments. ESI coverage was reported at 13% for employees.
• Equality: The company maintains an Equal Opportunity Policy that applies to all personnel, ensuring no discrimination based on religion, caste, creed, color, race, gender, age, or nationality.
• Remuneration: Median remuneration for Employees other than BoD and KMPs was reported at 5.37 lakh for males and 8.03 lakh for females, while the median wage for Workers was 10.60 (for male employees). Gross wages paid to females stood at 8% of total wages in FY 2025-26, up from 7% in FY 2024-25.

Environmental and Waste Management Performance​

Cosmo First Limited demonstrated commitment to environmental stewardship through its operations and waste management protocols.

Energy Consumption:
In FY 2025-26, total energy consumed amounted to 1,446,236,574 units (MJ/₹), down from 1,15,81,62,632 units in the previous financial year. The company's dedication to clean energy is highlighted by increasing renewable energy consumption; total renewable sources reached 392,098,140 units, up from 364,930,384 units.

Waste Management:
The report details comprehensive waste management practices, noting that the company does not manage hazardous waste on-site but sends it to registered disposal facilities.

Key performance indicators for waste generation and recovery include:


Emissions:
Total Scope 1 emissions reached 32,474 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent in FY 2025-26, a decrease from 24,936 MTCO2e in the previous financial year. Total Scope 2 emissions were reported at 123,809 MTCO2e.

Governance and Social Responsibility​

The company maintains oversight of its sustainability issues through Mr. A.K. Jain, Director-Corporate Affairs. The organization has established a clear Whistleblower Policy and a Grievance Redressal Mechanism for all stakeholders, including investors, shareholders, customers, and communities.

Stakeholder Engagement:
Cosmo First Limited actively engages with various key stakeholder groups, including employees, suppliers, customers, and the community. For instance, customer engagement is managed through regular one-on-one interactions and specialized software communication. The company reports zero instances of data breaches involving personally identifiable information.

Commitment to Human Rights:
The company conducts due diligence across all aspects of its operations, ensuring compliance with international standards such as ILO conventions. CFL maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards child labour and has implemented a robust Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) under the POSH Act for sexual harassment prevention. This adherence is reflected in the commitment to fair employment practices, with zero reported cases of discrimination or forced labor during FY 2025-26.

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Key Data Snapshot: Cosmo First Ltd – FY 2025-26 (Current Financial Year)

COSMOFIRST Stock Price Movement​

As of 12:02 PM, shares of COSMO FIRST LIMITED are edging higher to ₹827.5, climbing by 1.20% as the stock trades in live market conditions. The equity reflects a volume of 16,244 shares during this trading session.