JK Lakshmi Cement Reports on Sustainability and Operations with Focus on ESG Risk Mitigation for FY 2025-26

JK Lakshmi Cement Reports on Sustainability and Operations with Focus on ESG Risk Mitigation for FY 2025-26​

JK Lakshmi Cement Limited released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) covering the Financial Year 2025-26. The report details the company's operational scale, resource consumption metrics, environmental initiatives, and commitment to social responsibility, with a significant focus on managing climate change and supply chain risks.

The company has maintained its strong position in cement manufacturing, reporting a turnover of `6879.10 Crore and a net worth of `3929.80 Crore for the fiscal year. JK Lakshmi Cement operates through 3 integrated cement plants and 4 grinding units across the country, serving customers in 20 states and Union Territories (UTs).

Operational Scope and Workforce​

The company's core business is cemented manufacturing and selling, accounting for 91% of its turnover. The workforce composition shows a total of 1590 employees and 3360 workers as of the end of the financial year. Female participation in leadership roles stands at 37.5% among Board of Directors (BoD) and 20% among Key Management Personnel (KMP).

The company maintains multiple specialized committees, including a CSR & Sustainability Committee, responsible for overseeing the implementation of its business responsibility policies. The report details numerous internal process improvements across various operational units, such as implementing energy efficiency projects in raw mills and optimizing processes in kilns to enhance thermal efficiency.

Environmental Management and GHG Emissions​

The company has placed climate change and GHG emissions management as a critical focus area, recognizing the risks and opportunities presented by its high energy intensity and process emissions. The mitigation approach involves adopting emission reduction roadmaps, improving energy efficiency, and utilizing alternative fuels and raw materials.

Key environmental performance indicators for FY 2025-26 include:


The company's initiatives for GHG reduction include technology improvements, increased blended cement use, and the development of low carbon products like LC3. The management has also implemented specific projects across its plants to optimize energy usage. For instance, a project in Durg resulted in power reduced by 1.7% in coal mill operation.

Resource Consumption and Waste Management​

Resource efficiency remains a priority, as reflected in the company's water and waste metrics. In terms of water management, total water withdrawal stood at 1,515,715 kilolitres (KL) in FY 2025-26. The water consumption was 1,235,384 KL, resulting in a water intensity of 0.0000179 KL per ` of turnover.

In waste management, the company adhered to a 'waste to wealth' philosophy, prioritizing the Reduce Reuse Recycle (3R) principle throughout its manufacturing process. Total waste generated for FY 2025-26 was 43,154.57 metric tonnes. A significant part of this waste—specifically Fly Ash and MS Scrap—was successfully re-used, with 39989.97 MT of materials being reused.

Social Governance and Human Rights​

The company reported a strong focus on employee well-being, setting aside 0.15% of the total revenue for measures toward employee and worker welfare in FY 2025-26. Furthermore, the enterprise has established internal mechanisms to uphold human rights compliance within its operations. All assessments conducted across the entity confirmed 100% coverage regarding child labour, forced labour, sexual harassment, and discrimination at the workplace.

Regarding supply chain responsibility, the company implements a Supplier's Code of Conduct that covers environmental stewardship, ethical labor practices, and respect for human rights, ensuring value chain partners adhere to the same standards as the firm. A dedicated CSR team engages with communities on a daily and weekly basis to gather feedback and address concerns related to projects in areas like healthcare and education.

Market Concentration and Stakeholder Engagement​

The report also provided insights into commercial operations, noting that 58% of sales were made to dealers/distributors during FY 2025-26. The company actively engages with stakeholders, including shareholders, institutional investors, employees, customers, and the communities surrounding its business operations. For instance, in response to community feedback regarding local needs, CSR programs have been specifically developed for youth focused on quality education, skilling, and livelihood creation near plant sites.

JKLAKSHMI Stock Price Movement​

JK Lakshmi Cement Limited finished in post-market trading today, with its shares gaining modestly after settling at ₹579.3 and appreciating 0.06%. The stock saw a traded volume of 87,136 shares during the session.