KSB Limited Highlights Sustainability Progress with BRSR Report for 2025
KSB Limited has published its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the Financial Year ended December 31, 2025, detailing significant achievements and commitments across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) domains. The report emphasizes the company's shift towards sustainable manufacturing and responsible corporate conduct.Environmental Sustainability and Waste Management
The company highlighted several key environmental milestones and recognized its leadership through prestigious industry accolades.Major Achievements & Certifications:
- Awards: KSB received the MCCIA Award for Sustainability 2025, recognizing its impactful, employee-driven sustainability initiatives. It also promotes sustainability excellence internally via the Interplant Sustainability Challenger Award.
- Waste Management: KSB has strengthened its commitment to the circular economy, achieving the 'Zero Waste to Landfill' certification across five manufacturing plants: Pimpri, Chinchwad, Shirwal, Sinner, and Vambori.
- Liquid Discharge: The 'Zero Liquid Discharge' (ZLD) certification was secured in 2025 for three manufacturing locations: Chinchwad, Foundry, and Coimbatore.
- Waste Diversion: The total waste diverted from landfill amounted to 8979.78 tons, achieving a diversion rate of 99.001%.
Emissions and Resource Efficiency:
The company significantly improved its energy footprint and climate resilience in 2025:
- GHG Reduction: KSB achieved a 59% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions compared to the 2022 baseline.
- Renewable Energy: The renewable energy share reached 65% of the total electricity consumption in 2025.
- Water Conservation: Advanced wastewater filtration and treatment plants were established to facilitate the recycling and reuse of water, amounting to 40.7 million liters of wastewater recycled and reused in 2025. Furthermore, KSB installed rainwater harvesting systems and a farm pond with a capacity of 1 crore liters.
| Environmental Metric | Year 2025 | Year 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Scope 1 emissions (Metric tons of CO 2 equivalent) | 2232 | 2219 |
| Total Scope 2 emissions (Metric tons of CO 2 equivalent) | 4957 | 8160 |
| Total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emission intensity per rupee of turnover (Ratio) | 0.0000002667 | 0.0000004097 |
| Waste diverted from landfill (tons) | 8979.78 | - |
| Renewable Electricity Share | 65% | - |
Social Responsibility and Workforce Welfare
KSB detailed its focus on promoting a safe, healthy, and inclusive workforce environment in 2025.Workforce Metrics (as of Year 2025):
The company reported a total workforce of 2776 workers and 1711 employees.
| Category | Permanent Employees | Other than Permanent Employees | Total Employees | Total Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Count | 1,476 | 235 | 1,711 | 2,776 |
| Male Count | 1,362 | 175 | 1,537 | 2,660 |
| Female Count | 114 | 60 | 174 | 116 |
The company ensures ethical conduct and transparency through its internal mechanisms, including a Code of Conduct, POSH Policy, and a Whistle Blower mechanism.
Training and Well-being:
* Training Programs: Trainings were provided on Ethics and Human Rights to Employees and Workers. Specific training statistics include:
* Board of Directors: 4 programs held (100% coverage).
* Key Managerial Personnel: 4 programs held (100% coverage).
* Employees other than BoD and KMPs: 224 programs held (100% coverage).
* Workers: Safety Training Sessions were conducted (100% coverage).
* Wages and Remuneration: As of 2025, the median remuneration/wages for employees other than BoD and KMP were 36880 for males and 37085 for females. For workers, the median wages were 38131 for males and 61436 for females.
Governance and Compliance
Governance disclosures highlight structured efforts to manage risks and improve operational efficiency.Supply Chain and Ethical Governance:
- Assessment: KSB completed sustainability assessments for 83% of the selected top-spend suppliers in 2025, demonstrating integration of ESG principles across the value chain.
- Policies: The company maintained its Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery Policy, adhering to a zero-tolerance approach towards bribery and corruption in all operations.
- Market Concentration: The company's total sales to dealer/distributors accounted for 47.80% of the total turnover in 2025.
Industry Engagement:
KSB Limited maintains affiliations with nine national and state-level industry associations, including the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA) and the Indian Pumps Manufacturers' Association (IPMA).
Technology and Innovation Initiatives
The company reported multiple energy-saving and efficiency-boosting initiatives, including:- Installation of Magnetic Resonators on Induction Furnaces, achieving a potential energy saving of 40,644 Kg of LPG annually.
- Replacement of BLDC energy efficient fans in four locations, providing potential energy savings of 1,29,780 kWh per year.
- The implementation of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for renewable energy generation with a capacity of 6.65 MWp.
The company reinforced its commitment to workplace safety by achieving ISO 45001:2018 certification across all manufacturing facilities, designating safety officers at each location to promote a 'Zero Harm' culture.
KSB Stock Price Movement
On Tuesday, Ksb Limited shares slipped by 0.43% to close at ₹989.05, closing lower after trading activity. Despite the drop, the stock recorded a highly notable session, managing to hit an all-time 52-week high of ₹1028.3 while seeing a total volume of 347,126 shares traded.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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