Hawkins Cookers Limited Releases Sustainability Report Highlighting ESG Commitments and Operational Focus

Hawkins Cookers Limited Releases Sustainability Report Highlighting ESG Commitments and Operational Focus​

Hawkins Cookers Limited has published its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for the Financial Year (FY) 2025-26, detailing its operations, environmental stewardship, and commitment to ethical conduct. The report provides a comprehensive look at the company’s activities across global markets, workforce management, and resource conservation efforts.

Operational Scope and Market Presence​

Hawkins Cookers Limited is a company incorporated on February 25, 1959. As of FY 2025-26, the entity maintains significant operational capacity with four plants and two offices located nationally. The company serves customers including homemakers, professional chefs, dealers, government institutions, hotels, restaurants, and corporate organizations.

The business activities of Hawkins Cookers are diversified across manufacturing and trade:


The company maintains a wide reach, operating across 28 States and 8 Union Territories nationally, and serving 33 international countries. The company’s export contribution accounts for 5.4% of the total turnover.

Financial Health and Workforce Insights​

Key financial details disclosed in the report include a Paid-up Capital of Rs. 5.29 Crores. The company's governance structure is overseen by Subhadip Dutta Choudhury, Chairman of the Board of Directors & Chief Executive Officer, and Neil Vasudeva, Executive Director-Marketing, who heads business responsibility for the entity.

The workforce statistics as at the end of FY 2025-26 are as follows:


In terms of employee welfare, the company has a strong focus on benefits and compliance. Both Permanent employees and workers are covered by Provident Fund (PF), while Permanent employees benefit from gratuity coverage (340 out of 340 in FY 2025-26). The company reports that gross wages paid to females stood at 5.5% of total wages for employees in FY 2025-26, compared to 5.1% in FY 2024-25.

Commitment to Environmental Sustainability (ESG)​

Hawkins Cookers has established several initiatives aimed at improving environmental and social impacts, including the implementation of zero liquid discharge (ZLD) at its Thane plant. Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs) and Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) are operational across all manufacturing sites, with treated water being reused for cooling towers, gardening, and toilet flushing.

The company has managed waste production diligently, reporting total waste generation of 1115.8 metric tonnes in FY 2025-26, compared to 795.5 metric tonnes in FY 2024-25. Waste management adheres to a Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (3R) approach.

Performance indicators concerning environmental impact include:


In terms of climate action, the company continues to invest in renewable energy and energy efficiency. Investments included installing rooftop solar panels and using LED lighting across locations. The company reports that total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions intensity remained stable at 0.000001 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent per rupee of turnover for both financial years.

Social Governance and Stakeholder Engagement​

The report details the entity's commitment to promoting the well-being of all stakeholders and adherence to human rights principles. The company has a comprehensive grievance redressal mechanism in place, offering various methods for communities, investors, employees, and customers to raise concerns.

Grievance data highlights included:

• Employees: 18 complaints were filed regarding working conditions during FY 2025-26.
• Customers: 15 complaints were filed by customers in FY 2025-26.
• Value Chain Partners: 25 complaints were received from value chain partners in FY 2025-26.

Regarding product responsibility, the company confirms that all products and services carry information related to environmental and social parameters (100% of total turnover). The organization utilizes an Equal Opportunity Policy and has policies in place to protect against harassment and discrimination at the workplace.

Adherence to Safety and Compliance​

Safety protocols are managed across all operations through regular meetings of Safety Committees and internal audits. Workers were found to be 751 out of 1956 individuals covered under safety measures during FY 2025-26 (38% coverage).

The company has maintained strict focus on ethical conduct, noting that no adverse orders relating to anti-competitive conduct have been received by the entity. The report emphasizes continuous commitment to improving operational efficiency and maintaining environmental standards across all business processes.

HAWKINCOOK Stock Price Movement​

On Friday, shares of Hawkins Cookers Limited shed ₹39.00, settling at ₹8937.50 after trading slipped by 0.44%. The stock closed amidst a volume of 1,214 shares, continuing the run toward its peak as it achieved a significant 52-week high.