Orkla India Unveils Sustainability Report, Targets 100% Renewable Energy and Zero Waste by 2030

Orkla India Unveils Sustainability Report, Targets 100% Renewable Energy and Zero Waste by 2030​

Orkla India Limited has released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for the financial year 2025-26. The report details the company's operations, product portfolio, ESG commitments, and progress against sustainability goals across all operational sites.

The company is a major player in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, specializing in the manufacture, marketing, and sale of packaged food products both domestically and internationally. With over 15 locations encompassing national and international operations, Orkla India serves markets across India and exports to 45 countries.

Business Overview and Operations​

Orkla India’s core business activity is focused on manufacturing and selling packaged food products. The company's product lines are diversified, with spices (at a rate of 70.2%) being the largest category, followed by other semi-processed, processed or instant foods at 19.1%, and macaroni, noodles, and similar farinaceous products accounting for 5.1% of total turnover.

Exports contribute 21% to the company’s overall turnover during the reporting period. The company operates primarily on a business to business (B2B) model, selling its products exclusively to distributors who then supply retailers and e-commerce channels domestically and internationally.

Sustainability Focus and ESG Commitments​

The BRSR outlines the identification of several material environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics through a Double Materiality Assessment. These focus areas include Climate Change, Responsible Sourcing, Nutrition & Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Resource Use and Circular Economy, Safe Products, and Business Conduct.

Orkla India has established ambitious goals for 2030 across these key pillars:

• Achieving 100% renewable electricity use in operations.
• Transitioning to 100% recyclable packaging.
• Becoming a water positive company through responsible water stewardship.

Environmental Progress and Resource Management

The company reported significant steps toward climate action, noting that all manufacturing facilities located in Karnataka have transitioned to 100% renewable electricity. Renewable sources accounted for 59% of the total electricity consumption during the reporting period.

Regarding resource efficiency and waste management:

• Total energy consumption stood at 186191 GJ (GJ/Rupee turnover: 7.56).
• The company generated 2373.1 metric tons of total waste, with plastic waste totaling 652.8 metric tons.
• Out of the plastic waste generated, 1049.2 metric tons were recovered through recycling and re-use operations in FY 2025-26.

Responsible Sourcing and Products

In line with its commitment to responsible sourcing, Orkla India ensures that materials are sourced sustainably. The company reported a status of 100% for RSPO certification regarding palm based oils and fats, representing 1.7% of the total raw material spend.

Regarding product safety, the firm maintains robust quality control systems, including compliance with FSSAI and BRCGS standards. No voluntary or forced product recalls were recorded during the reporting period.

Workforce and Stakeholder Management​

The company reported a significant workforce size, comprising 922 employees and 1285 workers. Training coverage remained high across key areas:

• For permanent employees, compliance training achieved an overall 62.1% coverage.
• For permanent workers, the achievement rate for technical and functional capability building was reported at 90%.

In terms of human rights (HR) commitment, Orkla India operates a dedicated whistleblower mechanism that is accessible to all stakeholders, including employees and vendors, allowing confidential reporting of concerns related to ethical conduct or human rights violations.

The company’s ESG Committee provides oversight for sustainability-related issues. Furthermore, the board is guided by a CSR & ESG Committee responsible for decision making on sustainability matters.

Market Transparency​

A detailed analysis of market concentration highlighted that 93% of sales were made through dealers and distributors in FY 2025-26, indicating a strong reliance on distribution networks to maintain pan India presence and international reach.

The company reported zero complaints related to data privacy or cyber security issues, though it noted that a formal data privacy policy aligned with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act is currently under development.

ORKLAINDIA Stock Price Movement​

On Friday, Orkla India Limited shares slipped by 0.79% to close at ₹556.75 after shedding ₹4.40 from the previous day's closing price. The stock saw trading volume reach 30,536 during the session.