Neuland Laboratories Reports on Sustainable Operations, Achieving High Waste Recovery Rates in FY 2025-26

Neuland Laboratories Reports on Sustainable Operations, Achieving High Waste Recovery Rates in FY 2025-26​

Neuland Laboratories Limited has released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for the financial year (FY) 2025-26, detailing its operational footprint, environmental commitments, and human resource management across its global operations. The report outlines the company’s dedication to responsible business conduct in alignment with sustainable development goals.

Business Profile and Operations Footprint​

Neuland specializes in the manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Custom Manufacturing Solutions (CMS). The company maintains a significant operational scale, reporting 4 plants and 1 office across its national operations, alongside 2 international offices.

The company serves an extensive global market, with products reaching customers in 59 countries and 11 states in India. Exports form approximately 76% of the company’s revenue.

Key metrics regarding the entity's structure for FY 2025-26 include:

Focus on Environmental Stewardship​

In terms of environmental performance, the company demonstrated robust commitment to resource conservation and waste management. The report highlights significant steps taken toward decoupling operations from negative environmental impact.

Energy Management:
Neuland made advancements in energy efficiency, implementing measures such as replacing underperforming vacuum pumps with new units and installing specialized equipment like localized capacitor banks. Investments in these initiatives amounted to ` 817 lakhs.

The company’s energy performance metrics for FY 2025-26 include:


Water Stewardship and Emissions:
The company’s manufacturing facilities have implemented Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems to ensure all wastewater generated is treated, recycled, and reused within the facility. This commitment aims to eliminate liquid effluent discharge while adhering to stringent regulatory norms.

Regarding air emissions, FY 2025-26 saw readings of 18.50 Tons for Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) and 30.85 Tons for Particulate Matter (PM).

GHG Emissions:
The company successfully managed its greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint through various initiatives, including the adoption of renewable power arrangements like wheeling and group-captive procurement models. Both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions were monitored closely, with totals reported as follows:


Waste Management:
The report detailed meticulous waste segregation and management across all streams. Total waste generated in FY 2025-26 was 14,875.81 metric tonnes. A notable achievement is the high rate of resource recovery, with 14,870.88 metric tonnes being recovered or reused.

Human Capital Management and Workforce Welfare​

The company reports a workforce totaling 2,471 employees and 1,410 workers as of March 31, 2026. The organization maintains processes ensuring compliance with human rights and commitment to employee well-being across both corporate and manufacturing roles.

Key operational data regarding the workforce in FY 2025-26:


The company has established a Grievance Redressal Policy for all staff and has conducted training programs covering ESG parameters, corporate governance, and safety for employees, with 100% of the workforce covered in FY 2025-26. Furthermore, the organization confirmed that no significant risks related to health and safety practices were identified during internal reviews.

Governance, Risk, and Stakeholder Engagement​

Neuland Laboratories maintains a comprehensive governance structure overseen by a specialized Risk and Sustainability (R&S) Committee of the Board, which guides ESG strategy. The company transitioned in FY 2025-26 to conducting its first Double Materiality Assessment (DMA), moving beyond a Single Materiality approach to holistically assess sustainability risks and opportunities.

Key Governance Commitments:

• The company operates under a zero-tolerance policy regarding bribery, corruption, and money laundering, with detailed internal systems in place.
• Stakeholder engagement is managed through various channels, including regular interactions with communities near manufacturing facilities and investors during financial reporting periods.
• The company reported 0 complaints received from the public concerning corporate governance or conflicts of interest for both FY 2025-26 and FY 2024-25.

Material Concerns and Mitigation​

The internal risk assessment identified several material issues, including Sustainable Supply Chain Management (Risk & Opportunity), Enterprise Risk Management (Risk), Product Quality & Regulatory Compliance (Risk), and Water Stewardship (Risk & Opportunity).

To mitigate supply chain risks, the company initiated a de-risking strategy that involved onboarding an alternate Indian supplier for a key starting material, thereby reducing dependency on overseas vendors. This initiative was linked to process improvement and contributed to reduced carbon emissions.

NEULANDLAB Stock Price Movement​

Neuland Laboratories Limited shares closed higher today, settling at ₹19542 after gaining 3.76%. The stock finished strongly, as it had earlier challenged its all-time high, reaching a 52-week peak of ₹20089 during intraday trading.