NOCIL Reports on Sustainability Progress in Chemical Manufacturing for FY 2025-26

NOCIL Reports on Sustainability Progress in Chemical Manufacturing for FY 2025-26​

NOCIL Limited, a long-standing player in the chemical industry, has released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) covering the financial year 2025-26. The report provides comprehensive details on operational aspects, employee welfare, environmental management, and the company’s commitment to responsible business conduct as it continues its manufacturing of rubber chemicals and accelerators.

The company, established in 1961, focuses entirely on the manufacture and sale of rubber chemicals, representing 100% of its turnover. NOCIL serves both domestic and international markets, operating across 28 states and 8 union territories in India, while serving 40 countries globally. Its primary customer base includes Tyre Manufacturers and Industrial Rubber Product Manufacturers.

Operational Footprint and Workforce Metrics​

NOCIL maintains a national presence with two plants and four offices. The company's workforce size stands at 785 employees and 842 workers for the reporting year. Gender representation in the workforce is reported as 7.38% (58 out of 785) female employees, with male employees making up 92.61%.

In terms of economic stability, there were no recorded incidents of material non-compliance related to statutory requirements and operations for the financial year. Furthermore, the company has implemented a structured system to manage corporate governance, overseen by a Core Committee on Sustainability which includes the Managing Director, Senior Leadership Team/Function Heads, and the Company Secretary.

Environmental Stewardship and Climate Commitments​

The report highlights NOCIL's focus on environmental stewardship through detailed performance indicators across energy, water, and waste management. The company has set significant climate objectives, committing to reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 58.8% by FY2034 from the FY 2022 base year. Additionally, a commitment has been made to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 35.0% within the same timeframe.

Energy efficiency and climate action are key focus areas. For FY 2025-26, total energy consumption was 14,82,906.84 GJ, translating to an energy intensity of 0.00011381 GJ per rupee of turnover. The company actively pursues green initiatives, including the installation of rooftop solar systems and procuring green electricity from state DISCOMs.

Water management remains a critical operational focus. In FY 2025-26, total water consumption stood at 4,63,387.00 KL, resulting in a water intensity of 0.00003556 KL per rupee of turnover. NOCIL utilizes initiatives such as steam condensate recovery and cooling water recycling to reduce freshwater dependency.

In terms of waste management, the company generated 16,157.33 MT of total waste during FY 2025-26, equating to a waste intensity of 0.00000124 MT per rupee of turnover. The manufacturing process utilizes comprehensive Effluent Treatment Plants and implements innovative technologies like Soil Biotechnology for effluent treatment.

Social Responsibility and Employee Wellbeing​

NOCIL places substantial focus on employee health and safety. For FY 2025-26, the total recordable work related injuries reported by workers was one. Furthermore, company policies are supported by mandatory annual Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption training for all employees.

The commitment to workforce welfare is also reflected in spending habits; a cost of 0.97% of total revenue was incurred on well-being measures as compared to 0.90% in the previous year (FY 2024-25). The company ensures that all plants and offices are accessible to differently abled employees and workers, adhering to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

Responsible Sourcing and Stakeholder Engagement​

The business prioritizes ethical engagement across its value chain. In regard to sourcing materials, 46.00% of purchases were made from trading houses, while 19% of sales went to dealers or distributors. The company also actively engaged with stakeholders by holding awareness programs for approximately 75% of the targeted participants in the value chain.

The organization has adopted robust risk management practices across its operations, which include adopting a comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety Management system and obtaining ISO 45001:2018 certification. NOCIL has also established a dedicated mechanism to receive and redress grievances related to human rights and employee concerns.

NOCIL Stock Price Movement​

Shares of NOCIL Limited slipped by 1.86% to settle at ₹180.81 in post-market trading today. The company recorded a total traded volume of 292,682 shares during the session.