Honeywell Automation India Limited Releases Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26

Honeywell Automation India Limited Releases Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26​

Honeywell Automation India Limited (HAIL), an integrated provider of automation, industrial software, and sustainability solutions, has released its comprehensive Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26. The report details the company’s commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals while supporting clients in achieving their own sustainability objectives through innovative technology deployment.

The BRSR outlines HAIL's operational status across various segments, including workforce composition, supply chain management, and environmental performance metrics.

Business Operations and Market Reach​

HAIL operates as a key provider of advanced solutions, helping customers digitalize operations, conserve energy, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and support the transition to renewable energy sources.

According to the report, HAIL's business activities are distributed across three areas:

• Manufacturing of industrial process control and automation systems contributed 57% of turnover.
• Services related to installation, engineering, and maintenance accounted for 29%.
• Trading of sensing, measurement, and control equipment represented 14%.

The company maintains a widespread presence, serving 33 states domestically and 60 countries internationally. Exports contribute 33.13% of the total turnover. The domestic market caters to both public and private sectors in discrete and process industries such as refining, petrochemicals, infrastructure (Metro, Airports), and life sciences.

Human Capital and Employee Well-being​

As of the end of FY2025-26, HAIL reported a total workforce of 7,385 employees and workers.

• Employees: 3,119 permanent employees and 4,266 other than permanent employees.
• Workers: 48 permanent workers and 145 other than permanent workers.

The company emphasizes the well-being of its workforce. Financial commitment to employee welfare stands at 0.34% of total revenue for FY2025-26, up from 0.24% in FY2024-25. Employees and workers are fully covered by PF and Gratuity benefits in both financial years.

Commitment towards diversity and inclusion is highlighted through the Board of Directors (BoD) having one female member (16.67%) and Key Management Personnel (KMP) reporting 33.33% female representation.

Environmental and Resource Management​

HAIL is committed to achieving carbon neutrality across its facilities and operations by 2035. The company leverages the operational oversight of Honeywell’s global ESG strategies.

Climate and Emissions:
The commitment to environmental responsibility is reflected in waste management, water conservation, and GHG reduction efforts. In FY2025-26:

• Total Scope 1 emissions were 200.00 Metric tonnes of CO2 Equivalent.
• Total Scope 2 emissions totaled 3,374.00 Metric tonnes of CO2 Equivalent.
• The company demonstrated a reduction in GHG intensity per rupee of turnover adjusted for PPP to 1.55, down from 1.97 in FY2024-25.

Waste and Water:
HAIL manages waste according to regulatory requirements, ensuring the minimization of environmental impact. In FY2025-26:

• Total non-hazardous waste generated was 222.54 metric tonnes.
• A significant portion of waste (238.42 MT) was recovered through recycling, with Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) being implemented in the manufacturing unit using advanced wastewater treatment facilities like nano filtration and Reverse Osmosis.

Governance and Stakeholder Engagement​

The company views stakeholder engagement as a core element of business conduct, identifying key groups including employees, shareholders, customers/service partners, regulators, and communities. Communication frequency varies by group, with shareholder communication being quarterly or need-based while employee satisfaction surveys are conducted on a half-yearly basis.

Regarding compliance, the company reports that its practices align with international standards such as ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015 in relation to HSE management. The BRSR highlights various risk categories, including Health and Safety (R), Data privacy and Cyber security (R), Supply Chain Management (R), Climate Change (O/R/R), and CSR (O).

The report further notes that all employees are covered by the company's internal grievance mechanism, which includes an open-door policy and adherence to a formal Grievance / Employee Complaint Policy.

HONAUT Stock Price Movement​

Shares of Honeywell Automation India Limited shed value today, closing at ₹38140 after seeing a decline of 0.70%. The equity traded within an intraday range spanning from ₹37875 to ₹38895, with a total volume recorded of 2,824 shares.