Godrej Agrovet Unveils 2025-26 Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report

Godrej Agrovet Unveils 2025-26 Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report​

Godrej Agrovet Limited has released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2026. The report provides comprehensive details on the company's operations, stakeholder engagement, environmental commitments, and social impact initiatives across its various business verticals.

The company, incorporated in 1991, operates as a food and agri conglomerate dedicated to improving agricultural productivity. Its operations encompass three main areas: Animal Nutrition (64% of turnover), Crop Care (26%), and Vegetable Oils (10%).

Business Operations and Financial Standing​

As of March 31, 2026, the company's paid-up capital stood at ` 1,92,32,89,940/-, representing Equity Shares of Face Value of `10/- each. The entity maintains a significant operational footprint with 27 plants and 14 offices nationally, catering to customers across 28 states and three Union Territories, in addition to one international market.

The company's business activities are distributed as follows:

Commitment to Sustainability and Environment​

Godrej Agrovet highlighted its commitment to sustainable practices through a 'Good & Green' philosophy, focusing heavily on environmental stewardship.

Climate and Energy: The company has committed to reducing Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 37.5%, and Scope 3 emissions by 16% by FY 2034-35, aiming for net zero in Scope 1 and 2 by FY'35. This transition is being supported by a strategic focus on renewable energy, targeting 90% of total energy consumption through solar PV panels, green power procurement, and solar captive projects.

Water Stewardship: The company emphasizes water risk assessment across all businesses, employing tools like WRI Aqueduct and WWF water risk tool. The company’s operational units are compliant with applicable Environmental laws and operate under Consent to Operate from Pollution Control Boards. Water consumption intensity was reported at 0.000011 KL/INR for FY 2025-26, demonstrating a trend towards efficiency.

Waste Management: Adhering to the '4R' principle (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Recover), the company generated 59,356.18 MT of total waste in FY 2025-26. Of this, 54,681.37 MT was recycled. The company is also compliant with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations for plastics, having collected and recycled 2407MT of rigid, flexible, and multi-layered plastic waste in the current financial year through authorized agencies.

Social Impact and Labor Practices​

The report details a workforce comprising 2,880 employees and 4,101 workers. Key metrics relating to labor welfare include:

• Employment: 87% of total employees are male, and 13% are female. Of the total workforce, 94% are male, with 6% being female.
• Training & Welfare: The company ensures all manufacturing sites have access to non-occupational medical and healthcare services. Furthermore, it has a dedicated Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management system based on 25 safety standards. Employees who experienced job losses or injuries are covered by the relevant policies.

The organization's dedication to human rights is reflected through its Human Rights Policy, which mandates due diligence and oversight at all levels of the business. The company also ensures that human rights expectations are integrated into contracts with suppliers and business partners across its supply chain.

Governance and Stakeholder Engagement​

Oversight of the Business Responsibility Policy rests with key leadership roles including the Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, the Executive Director, and the Board of Directors. Dedicated committees such as the Audit Committee and CSR Committee provide specialized oversight on sustainability matters.

The company actively engages with various stakeholders:

• Employees: Engagement is conducted quarterly through initiatives like 'Mulakaat' (open forum interviews) to discuss business performance and address concerns.
• Customers: Customer care helplines and dedicated teams ensure prompt resolution of product-related queries, with 929 complaints received in the current financial year being reported as resolved in a timely manner.
• Communities: The company's CSR projects target farmer livelihood enhancement, agri education, and nature conservation, significantly benefiting vulnerable groups.

Assurance Status​

The BRSR Core disclosures for FY 2025-26 were subjected to independent review by Intertek India Pvt. Ltd., which provided Reasonable Assurance on the report in accordance with International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) standards.

GODREJAGRO Stock Price Movement​

Shares of Godrej Agrovet Limited slipped by 0.24%, closing on Friday at ₹562.15. The stock traded on a volume of 112,586 shares during the session.