EID Parry India Limited Releases Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26
E.I.D. Parry (India) Limited has released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The report is a core component of the Company's Annual Report for the fiscal year 2025-26 and outlines the entity's operational footprint, employee statistics, and environmental stewardship initiatives.Operational Overview and Business Activities
The Company operates across a diverse portfolio of business segments, with sugar and distillery products forming the primary revenue drivers. The breakdown of turnover by activity is as follows:| Description of Main Activity | Description of Business Activity | % of Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar | Manufacture, sale and marketing of sugar in various forms. | 40.14% |
| Distillery | Manufacture, sale and marketing of distillery products (R.S, E.N.A, Ethanol, etc.) | 36.90% |
| Consumer Product Group | Retail distribution of sweetener and non-sweetener products (sugar, jaggery, dhals, millets). | 19.46% |
| Cogeneration | Power generated through cogeneration sold to state government utilities and third parties. | 2.46% |
| Nutraceuticals | Manufacture, sale and marketing of nutraceutical products (spirulina). | 1.04% |
The Company maintains a presence in both national and international markets, operating 12 domestic locations and 2 international locations. While exports account for 1.06% of total turnover, the Company serves customers across 9 Indian states and 20 international countries.
Workforce and Diversity Metrics
The Company reported a significant workforce involving both permanent employees and workers. The breakdown of the workforce at the end of the financial year is provided below:| Category | Total (A) | Male | % (B/A) | Female | % (C/A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employees | 1,164 | 1,101 | 94.59% | 63 | 5.41% |
| Workers | 2,952 | 2,713 | 91.90% | 239 | 8.10% |
In terms of leadership representation, the Board of Directors includes 9 members, of whom 2 are women (22.22%). The Company also reported that 100% of its permanent employees and workers returned to work after parental leave during the period.
Environmental Stewardship and Resource Management
E.I.D. Parry highlights its commitment to water stewardship and waste management as a key pillar of its ESG strategy. Significant investments were made in "Project NANNEER," a watershed management initiative that expanded coverage by 103 acres.The Company achieved several milestones in resource efficiency during the year:
- Water Management: The company implemented Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) across all distillery, sugar, and cogeneration operations. All six integrated sugar plants are equipped with Sugar Condensate Polishing Units (CPUs).
- Waste Management: The Company reported a 100% recycling rate for bagasse and a 100% utilization rate for molasses in the production of Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA) and ethanol.
- Renewable Energy: A 0.6 MW solar power plant was commissioned at the Sankili and Sivaganga units to support the reduction of Scope 2 emissions.
Energy and Water Statistics
| Parameter | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Energy Consumed (GJ) | 1,29,40,898.85 | 1,46,44,675.23 |
| Water Withdrawal (KL) | 5,189,238.52 | 4,577,381.32 |
| Total Waste Generated (MT) | 69,743.31 | 50,702.37 |
Sustainability and Governance Initiatives
The Company identifies regulatory risk, climate change, and information security as material sustainability issues. To mitigate these risks, the Company employs an integrated business model and utilizes a digitalized cane procurement process to improve transparency and efficiency.In terms of corporate governance:
- Anti-Corruption: The Company maintains an Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery Policy focused on high ethical standards.
- Training: 100% of the Board of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) underwent training programs covering regulatory updates, sustainability initiatives, and safety.
- Human Rights: The Company reports that it has included human rights provisions in all business agreements and contracts commencing from April 1, 2022.
The report also notes that the Company provides a dedicated helpline for employee grievances and maintains an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) to address any workplace harassment concerns. For the year 2025-26, one complaint was received under the POSH Act, which was successfully resolved.
EIDPARRY Stock Price Movement
Shares of EID Parry India Limited on Friday slipped by 2.47% to settle at ₹751.45. The stock traded with a volume of 317,690 shares as it retreated from its intraday high of ₹775.4.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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