Maruti Suzuki India Limited Reports on Business Responsibility and Sustainability for FY 2025-26

Maruti Suzuki India Limited Reports on Business Responsibility and Sustainability for FY 2025-26​

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26, highlighting significant advancements across environmental stewardship, operational efficiency, and employee well-being. The report details the company's commitment to sustainable practices in manufacturing, waste management, energy transition, and social responsibility initiatives across India.

Business Operations and Market Reach​

MSIL is engaged primarily in the manufacture and sale of passenger and commercial vehicles (79.98% of turnover), alongside offering aftermarket parts and accessories under 'Maruti Suzuki Genuine Parts' (15.17%). The company operates 5 plants nationwide, supporting a total of 60 offices across 36 states and union territories.

The business scope is extensive, with exports contributing 19.38% to the entity’s total turnover. MSIL serves a diverse customer base including individual consumers, government and corporate employees, fleet operators, and taxi operators.

Environmental Stewardship and Resource Management​

MSIL focused heavily on reducing its environmental footprint in FY2025-26. The company's commitment to circular economy principles is evident through waste management efforts, where 100% of non-hazardous waste was recycled, and nearly 100% of hazardous waste was either recycled or co-processed, resulting in zero waste being sent to landfill.

The manufacturing operations are committed to sustainable energy transition:

• Energy: Renewable electricity accounted for approximately 22.8% of consumed electricity, driven by over 79 MWp of installed solar capacity and a Hybrid Renewable Energy PPA at the Hansalpur facility. The Kharkhoda plant transitioned entirely to 100% renewable electricity as its primary power source in March 2026.
• Carbon Footprint: Total Scope 1 emissions were 297,556 tCO2e, while total Scope 2 emissions stood at 350,024 tCO2e. The combined intensity was reported as 3.53 tCO2e/H crore.
• Water: MSIL maintains a comprehensive water stewardship approach. For both the Manesar and Gurugram facilities, approximately two-thirds of their water requirement is met through recycled water, with no groundwater used for manufacturing operations. The company achieved an overall water positivity ratio of 1.90 at Gurgaon and 1.23 at the Manesar facility in FY2025-26.
• Logistics: To reduce transportation emissions, the rail dispatch share increased to 26.5% in FY2025-26, up from 24.4% in FY2024-25.

Social Responsibility and Employee Well-being​

The company demonstrates a strong focus on human capital management, as indicated by employee welfare programs:

• Employee Care: MSIL incurred 0.40% of total revenue toward well-being measures for employees and workers in FY2025-26 (compared to 0.41% in FY2024-25). Retirement benefits, including Provident Fund and Gratuity, were covered at 100% across both employees and workers in the reporting period.
• Diversity & Inclusion: The report details the involvement of women, noting that 3 out of the 12 members of the Board of Directors are women, achieving a 25% representation rate.
• Human Rights: Training on human rights was conducted for 97.69% of employees and 93.89% of workers in FY2025-26. The company conducts regular grievance redressal through dedicated platforms, including Samadhan and Samanvay.

Governance and Fair Practices​

MSIL maintains a Board-level Sustainability Committee for oversight of sustainability issues, which includes independent directors. The company has committed to several long-term goals across products and manufacturing processes:

• Design: Ensuring a minimum of 85% recyclability and 95% use in vehicles manufactured by the company (achieving 92% recyclability and 95% recovery).
• Future Focus: The company aims to increase the share of renewable energy to approximately 85% by FY 2030-31.

In terms of consumer fairness, the company reported 19,321 complaints related to sales and services in FY2025-26, with 50 complaints pending resolution at year-end. The company also noted one voluntary recall incident concerning a possible defect in Steering gear box assembly.

Value Chain Management Highlights​

MSIL's commitment extends to its supply chain. A structured Supplier Excellence Programme is in place to monitor supplier performance. For example:

• 84% of Tier-1 Component Suppliers were assessed for Sexual Harassment, Discrimination at workplace, Child Labour, Forced/Involuntary Labour, and Wages by value.
• The company requires suppliers to adhere to human rights clauses within its Basic Purchase Agreements, covering standards such as zero tolerance for forced labour and adherence to minimum-wage legislation.

MARUTI Stock Price Movement​

On Friday, shares of Maruti Suzuki India Limited edged higher to close at ₹14037, reflecting a solid 0.70% gain. The stock saw consistent interest throughout the session, with 324,104 shares being transacted.