JSW Cement Releases Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26

JSW Cement Releases Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26​

JSW Cement Limited has released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability (BRSR) Report and Integrated Annual Report for the Financial Year 2025-2026. The report provides detailed insights into the company's operations, environmental performance, social commitments, and governance structures across its manufacturing units and various stakeholder interactions.

Operational Scope and Corporate Identity​

The company maintains a presence in both national and international markets, operating multiple plants and offices nationally. JSW Cement is committed to sustainability practices across all its operations, which are covered by the BRSR disclosure on a consolidated basis, including subsidiaries Shiva Cement and JSW Green Cement Private Limited.

Key details regarding the corporate entity for the reporting financial year 2025-2026 include:


The company’s primary business activities are centered around Clinker and Cement manufacturing, contributing 91% of turnover, alongside Concrete Manufacturing at approximately 8%.

Products and Workforce Profile​

JSW Cement's products include Clinker and Cement, GGBS, and Concrete and Construction Materials, with the latter three product lines accounting for 58.5%, 33%, and 8.56% respectively of total turnover.

A significant portion of the company’s operations are dedicated to sustainability initiatives, with a formal structure in place for oversight. The Board of Directors has established a Sustainability Committee responsible for overseeing overall sustainability performance and ensuring adherence to international standards like UN Global Compact (UNGC) and ISO frameworks. The Chief Sustainability Officer briefs this committee, which meets biannually to review climate change-related risks and opportunities.

The company employs both employees and workers across its operations:

Environmental Performance and Risk Management​

The BRSR details a comprehensive assessment of environmental, social, and governance matters. The company identifies Climate Change as a material risk, noting that cement production contributes approximately 7-8% of global CO2 emissions due to calcination and fossil fuel combustion in kilns. JSW Cement is committed to achieving net-zero concrete by 2050 and has prioritized low-carbon offerings, with over 80% of the current product portfolio categorized as such.

Energy consumption metrics show:

• Total Energy Consumed: 17107826.81 GJ (Current Financial Year).
• Energy Intensity per Rupee of Turnover: 0.00028254 GJ/`.

Water management details highlight the volume and intensity:

• Total Volume of Water Withdrawal: 1,071,376.0 Kl in the current financial year.
• Water Intensity per Rupee of Turnover: 0.00001748 Kl/`.

The company has maintained Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems at all unit locations. Furthermore, air emissions data for the current financial year shows NOx at 1324.19 MT and SOx at 65.72 MT.

Waste generation statistics are as follows:

• Total Waste Generated: 20427.9 MT in the current financial year.
• Recycled Waste (Plastics): 20427.575 MT, indicating a high rate of recovery.

Social Impact and Employee Wellbeing​

The report provides detailed insights into employee and worker welfare, adhering to various international standards. A commitment to human rights is upheld through the Human Rights Policy, Code of Conduct, and WhistleBlower Policy, which apply to all associated personnel.

Safety performance metrics for the current financial year are as follows:

• Total Recordable Work-related Injuries (Employees): 2
• Total Recordable Work-related Injuries (Workers): 7
• Loss Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) (Workers): 0.11 per one million person hour worked.

The company’s efforts toward sustainable sourcing are high, noting that 100.00% of inputs were sourced sustainably, based on compliance with the suppliers code of conduct. Regarding workforce development, there is a focus on occupational health and safety (OHS), with JSW Cement having established an Apex Safety Committee to provide strategic oversight.

Governance and Compliance Highlights​

The commitment to responsible business conduct extends across various parameters:

• Anti-corruption: The company maintains a zero tolerance approach to bribery and corruption, reinforcing ethical behavior through its Code of Conduct and Anti-bribery and Anti-corruption Policy.
• Supply Chain Management: Over 78% of suppliers have been assessed for their ESG impacts and practices.
• Market Transparency: The company ensures uninterrupted access to essential services by providing real-time notifications via mobile app and customer portal regarding potential service disruptions.

In conclusion, the BRSR positions JSW Cement as an entity focusing on integrated management, demonstrating a high level of operational commitment toward environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and robust corporate governance across its multi-site operations.

JSWCEMENT Stock Price Movement​

Today, shares of JSW Cement Limited edged higher to close at ₹135.27, after the stock gained 0.80%. The equity settled within an intraday trading range between ₹134.43 and ₹137.4, with a volume topping 1 million shares.