Linde India Limited Releases Sustainability Report Highlighting Operational Efficiencies and Environmental Targets for FY 2025-26

Linde India Limited Releases Sustainability Report Highlighting Operational Efficiencies and Environmental Targets for FY 2025-26​

Linde India Limited has released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for the Financial Year 2025-26, detailing performance across environmental, social, and governance parameters. The report provides a comprehensive look into the company’s operations, labor practices, and resource management strategies.

Company Profile and Operations​

As of the reporting period, Linde India Limited maintains paid-up capital of Rs. 852,842,230/-. The company's business activities are primarily divided between manufacturing and construction projects. Manufacturing of liquefied or compressed inorganic industrial or medical gases constitutes 84.10% of the entity's turnover, while construction of utility projects accounts for 15.90%.

The company operates across multiple markets, servicing 28 states nationally and five international countries. Linde India Limited manages a significant operational footprint, encompassing 24 plants, 11 offices, two warehouses, and four guest houses nationwide.

Workforce and Social Responsibility​

Linde India maintained a workforce of 1,696 employees and 723 workers as of the end of the financial year. The company reported that 224 permanent employees and 1,472 other than permanent employees were employed in addition to various levels of workers.

In terms of governance, the Board of Directors comprises 6 members, with two being female, representing 33.33% of the Board.

The organization maintains a commitment to employee wellbeing, having invested 0.10% of total revenue towards measures concerning the well-being of employees and workers for FY 2025-26, an increase from 0.08% in FY 2024-25. The company ensures high levels of safety consciousness, with all sites being certified to ISO 45001:2018.

Environmental Performance and Resource Management​

The sustainability report details Linde India Limited's efforts towards environmental protection across energy, water, and waste management in the manufacturing sector.

Energy Consumption:
Total energy consumption stood at 6,877.12 TJ for FY 2025-26, down from 7,339.53 TJ in FY 2024-25. The company achieved an energy intensity of 0.27 per million rupee of turnover based on purchased power parity (PPP), demonstrating a decrease from the 0.29 rate recorded in the previous fiscal year. Linde committed to renewable sourcing, reporting that 12.70% of its total energy was derived from renewable sources in FY 2025-26.

Water Management:
Regarding water use, total consumption amounted to 2,626,196.96 kiloliters (KL) in FY 2025-26, compared to 3,044,444.00 KL in the preceding year. Water intensity per million rupee of turnover improved to 103.78, down from 122.49 in FY 2024-25.

The company manages water across various sites. For instance, at Jamshedpur (a site located in an area of water stress), the Air Separation Unit consumed 371,983 KL, utilizing 503,224 KL of third-party water sourced. Simultaneously, Linde ensured that all sites are compliant with applicable environmental laws and guidelines.

GHG and Emissions:
Total Scope 1 emissions were reported at 15,597.57 metric tonnes (MT) of CO2 equivalent in FY 2025-26. Total Scope 2 emissions reached 1,144,957.07 MTCO2e for the same period, resulting in a combined GHG emission intensity of 45.86 per million rupee of turnover, which is lower than the 53.72 recorded in FY 2024-25.

Beyond carbon dioxide (CO2), non-NOx emissions were tracked; NOx emissions were reported at 0.00064 Metric Tonne in FY 2025-26, and Sox emissions were 0.00025 MT for the same year.

Waste Management:
The company generated a total of 291.45 metric tonnes (MT) of waste in FY 2025-26, compared to 265.60 MT in FY 2024-25. The waste intensity per million rupee of turnover was reported at 0.01 for both years. Of the total waste generated, 38.66 metric tonnes were successfully recycled during the year.

Human Rights and Labor Practices​

Linde India Limited reports a strong focus on labor safety and grievance redressal. All sites are subject to rigorous management systems, including Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA). Reporting indicates that all employees and workers are covered by health and safety measures during the financial year.

Regarding workplace grievances, the company reported that 53 shareholders filed complaints in FY 2025-26, resulting in 5 pending resolution cases. Similarly, customer complaints amounted to 276 filings, with 30 being pending resolution at the end of the period.

The company maintains several procurement and business integrity metrics:

Stakeholder Engagement and Compliance​

Linde India Limited engages with various stakeholder groups, including shareholders, employees, customers, suppliers/partners, and communities, with activities being conducted on an ongoing basis. The company confirmed that its products comply with all local legal requirements in India, further noting the importance of continuous customer satisfaction surveys across India.

In terms of business integrity, there were zero reported complaints received concerning the issues of conflict of interest involving directors or KMPs for both FY 2025-26 and FY 2024-25.

LINDEINDIA Stock Price Movement​

Linde India Limited shares slipped today as the stock shed ₹116.00 or 1.63% compared to previous close, settling at ₹6996.5. Trading activity for the day included a total volume of 20,645 shares.