Jindal Worldwide Limited Reports on Sustainability and ESG Performance in Financial Year 2025-2026

Jindal Worldwide Limited Reports on Sustainability and ESG Performance in Financial Year 2025-2026​

Jindal Worldwide Limited has completed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for the financial year 2025-2026, detailing operational scope, market presence, environmental stewardship, and adherence to social commitments across all stakeholders. The report highlights significant strides in energy efficiency and waste management while providing a detailed view of workforce metrics and governance structure.

The company is committed to integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into its core operations within the highly competitive textile manufacturing sector.

Business Overview and Operational Scope​

Jindal Worldwide Limited, incorporated on September 2, 1986, operates primarily from its registered office in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The company's business activities are diversified across three segments: Manufacturing (accounting for 88.80% of turnover), Processing Income (6.92%), and Trading (3.48%).

In terms of products, the entity contributes significantly through the manufacturing of fabrics (82.86%), followed by yarn manufacturing (2.47%) and wholesale of textile fibres (3.42%). The company serves markets both nationally, across 16 states, and internationally, across 24 countries. Exports constitute 9.93% of the total turnover.

The organizational structure is managed by a Board comprising six members, including one woman director, representing 16.7% of the board.

Key Sustainability and ESG Highlights​

The company reports comprehensive data on its environmental impact, labor practices, and supply chain management. Material risks identified during the assessment included Carbon Emissions & Energy Management, Water and Wastewater Management, and Waste Management.

Environmental Commitments and Performance:
In response to climate challenges and resource concerns, Jindal Worldwide Limited has initiated a strategic shift toward sustainable operations. Key environmental achievements include:

• Energy Transition: Successfully integrating sustainable fuels like biomass for steam generation, which replaces coal and reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The company is also increasing the use of renewable energy through solar panel installation to address Scope 1 energy consumption.
• Water Stewardship: A wastewater recovery facility has been installed. Regarding water discharge, the entity reports that 1,33,718 kilolitres were sent to third parties for secondary treatment in FY 2025-2026, against 6,94,414 kilolitres in FY 2024-2025.
• Waste Management: The company practices recycling and re-using both process waste and post-industrial waste. Total waste generated amounted to 2,659.48 metric tonnes (MT) in FY 2025-2026. Of this total, 264.60 MT was disposed of via landfill.

Environmental Metric Snapshot:
The performance across critical environmental indicators is detailed below:

Workforce and Social Responsibility​

The organization employs a workforce totaling 556 permanent employees (3.78% female) and 850 permanent workers, all of whom are male.

Employee Welfare Initiatives:
The company has implemented comprehensive measures supporting employee welfare:

• Safety training was conducted for both employees and workers. For example, out of 556 employees, 100% received health and safety training in FY 2025-2026. Out of 850 permanent workers, 100% were trained on Health and Safety Measures.
• The organization maintains a robust anti-discrimination policy and has internal mechanisms, including a Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) committee, to address workplace concerns.

Stakeholder Engagement:
Jindal Worldwide Limited identifies its key stakeholders as employees, investors, shareholders, customers, vendors, and the local community. The company ensures that it provides products with 100% information regarding environmental and social parameters, and has a formal Consumer Dispute Redressal Department to handle grievances.

Corporate Governance and Compliance​

The company maintains strict compliance procedures across various aspects of its operations:

• Risk Management: A robust Process Control and Quality Assurance System is in place, resulting in zero product recalls due to safety concerns in the current financial year.
• Governance Oversight: The Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Mr. Amit Yamunadutt Agarwal, has been designated as the highest authority responsible for implementing and overseeing the Business Responsibility policies.
• Financial Integrity: There have been no reported instances of regulatory action taken by law enforcement agencies regarding bribery or corruption involving directors, KMPs, employees, or workers during the reviewed financial years.

Jindal Worldwide Limited continues its commitment to continuous improvement in sustainable practices, focusing on mitigating risks associated with resource consumption and ensuring ethical conduct across its value chain.

JINDWORLD Stock Price Movement​

On Friday, Jindal Worldwide Limited shares edged higher, concluding in the market at ₹38.93 after gaining 0.05%. The stock closed on a trading day volume of 10.63 million shares.