Godfrey Phillips India Limited Details Environmental and Social Performance in FY 2025-26

Godfrey Phillips India Limited Details Environmental and Social Performance in FY 2025-26​

Godfrey Phillips India Limited (GPIL) has provided detailed insights into its sustainability performance for the Financial Year 2025-2026, covering environmental stewardship, human capital development, and corporate governance. The company continues to demonstrate a commitment to integrated ESG principles across its manufacturing operations and value chain.

The report highlights several key achievements in environmental management and resource efficiency. GPIL is committed to achieving carbon neutrality in its manufacturing operations by 2030. Furthermore, the company achieved a water conservation goal for cigarette manufacturing, recording a 22% reduction in water consumption per unit compared to the baseline, significantly exceeding the 30% replenishment target.

In terms of waste management, one of the company's factories has already achieved Zero Waste to Landfill status, with continuous efforts underway toward achieving this goal across all units. GPIL also demonstrated strong dedication to resource optimization through various initiatives. For example, optimized condensate recovery systems improved recovery rates from 49% to 55%, and two belt driven vacuum pumps were upgraded to high efficiency screw driven systems, resulting in approximately 51% energy savings.

Operational Scope and Workforce Details​

GPIL’s operations span national and international markets, serving 25 states nationally and 26 countries internationally. The company conducts both manufacturing and trading activities, with manufacturing accounting for 76.0% of turnover and wholesale trading contributing 22.2%.

As per the report, detailed workforce metrics as at the end of FY 2025-26 are summarized below:


GPIL’s commitment to people-centric principles is reflected in its investment in human capital development. The company ensured a high degree of training coverage, with 97.4% of permanent employees and 100% of workers covered by related awareness programs.

Environmental Commitment and Risk Mitigation​

The business undertook a double materiality assessment, focusing on environmental and social impacts. Key challenges identified include Climate Transition and Water Stress.

Regarding water management, the company reports significant progress in resource conservation. At the Guldhar, Ghaziabad facility, the total volume of water withdrawal was 25,401.6 kilolitres from groundwater sources during FY 2025-26. GPIL discharged a total of 1,127.4 kilolitres to third parties after Tertiary Treatment at this location.

Environmental performance indicators for GHG emissions showed a reduction in intensity; Total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions per rupee of turnover stood at 1.86 Tonne per Crore INR for FY 2025-26, down from 2.50 in FY 2024-25.

Governance and Social Responsibility​

GPIL maintains a structured governance framework centered around the Board’s ESG Committee. The company emphasized human rights protection across its operations through various policies, including the Human Rights Policy and Grievance Redressal Policy.

The commitment to social responsibility extends into the value chain. Within the Integrated Production System (IPS), GPIL monitored adherence to the Agricultural Labour Practices (ALP) Code for tobacco farmers. This due diligence was conducted through workshops and farmer training, resulting in zero reported instances of child labour or forced labour among employees and workers during both FY 2025-26 and FY 2024-25.

Key achievements in community development included the installation of 20 new community RO water plants with borewell recharge systems, bringing the total installations to over 80 across operational areas. Furthermore, 13 new check dams were constructed during the year, collectively supporting rural and industrial groundwater replenishment.

GODFRYPHLP Stock Price Movement​

Godfrey Phillips India Limited shares settled lower today, shedding 0.32% to close at ₹2133.40. The stock traded within an intraday range of ₹2122 to ₹2204.6, with the equity recording a volume of 406,755 shares during the session.