Mahindra & Mahindra Details Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26

Mahindra & Mahindra Details Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26​

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited has released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the Financial Year 2025-26, detailing the company's operational scope, environmental performance, social commitments, and supply chain governance. The report underscores the group's commitment to sustainable growth, outlining targets across carbon emissions, water management, and resource circularity.

The BRSR covers the period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd’s core business is manufacturing motor vehicles, trailers, semi-trailers, and other transport vehicles, accounting for 100% of its turnover. The company serves markets across 46 countries internationally and operates in 28 states and 6 union territories within India.

Environmental Stewardship and Carbon Reduction​

The company has set ambitious goals aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2040, aligning with global climate objectives. In terms of resource efficiency, the report highlights significant improvements in energy consumption intensity. For FY 2025-26, the total energy consumed was 32,94,221 GJ, resulting in an energy intensity of 22.63 GJ per rupee of turnover, down from 24.72 GJ in FY 2024-25.

The company is actively investing in renewable energy transition across its operations through initiatives like the adoption of solar and windmill power, as well as implementing various energy efficiency measures, including replacing conventional air circulators with BLDC technology fans.

Water Management and Waste Circularity​

Water management remains a critical focus area. The report details efforts toward water conservation and reduction in consumption intensity. For FY 2025-26, the company recorded a total water consumption of 30,50,611 KL, which translates to a water consumption intensity of 20.96 KL per rupee of turnover, showing an improvement from the previous fiscal year.

The business has made substantial strides in waste management, driving towards its goal of becoming Zero Waste to Landfill by 2030. Total waste generated across operations amounted to 2,12,113 MT in FY 2025-26. A remarkable achievement noted is the waste recovery and reuse rate, with 1,34,946 MT recycled and 53,575 MT re-used, resulting in a combined recovery/reuse percentage of 90.10%.

Social Impact and Workforce Wellbeing​

The company's social commitment extends across its workforce and communities. The BRSR details the well-being initiatives for employees and workers, with costs incurred on such measures set at 0.51% of total revenue in FY 2025-26.

In terms of human rights protection, the company affirms a zero-tolerance stance against any form of bribery or corruption. The report also provided data on grievance redressal mechanisms for all stakeholder groups, including communities and employees.

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd's CSR initiatives focus heavily on education, women empowerment, water conservation, and healthcare. Key programs mentioned include Project Nanhi Kali (for girls' education), Kaabil (for women’s skills training), and Jal Samriddhi (water conservation). The company reported benefiting 3,07,499 individuals through Women Empowerment projects alone.

Supply Chain Governance​

The report provides transparency regarding the supply chain ecosystem. ESG due diligence was conducted cumulatively for 68.1% of suppliers since FY 2023-24. The company enforces an ESG-aligned Supplier Code of Conduct, covering human rights and environmental standards, ensuring that partners adhere to principles including non-discrimination and fair labor practices.

The BRSR is backed by independent assurance from DNV Business Assurance India Private Limited on the Core Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Stock Price Movement​

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd closed lower on Friday, settling at ₹3137.90, marking a 1.11% decline. The shares saw significant intraday volatility, trading between a low of ₹3129.00 and an intra-day high of ₹3204.95.