Pidilite Reports on ESG Performance for FY 2025-26, Highlighting Focus on Climate Transition and Waste Management

Pidilite Reports on ESG Performance for FY 2025-26, Highlighting Focus on Climate Transition and Waste Management​

Pidilite Industries Limited has released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26. The report details the company's commitment to environmental protection, social responsibility, and sustainable business practices in alignment with growing global ESG standards.

The company operates across both a Consumer & Bazaar Products Segment and a Business-to-Business segment, offering a range of products including adhesives, sealants, art and craft materials, and construction chemicals. The Branded Consumer and Bazaar segment accounts for 81.6% of the entity's turnover, while the B2B segment contributes 18%.

Environmental Stewardship and Climate Commitment​

Pidilite has intensified its focus on mitigating climate-related risks and improving resource efficiency across its operations. Key environmental metrics detailed in the report include:

Energy and GHG Footprint:
The company reported that total energy consumption stood at 6,32,167 Giga Joules for FY 2025-26, down from 6,60,230 Giga Joules in FY 2024-25. Energy efficiency remained a key focus, with the Energy intensity per rupee of turnover recorded at 0.00000469 for FY 2025-26 and 0.00000547 for FY 2024-25.

The company's GHG emissions tracking showed:

• Total Scope 1 emissions were 7,566 Metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent in FY 2025-26 (compared to 8,690 Metric tonnes in FY 2024-25).
• Total Scope 2 emissions amounted to 36,662 Metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent for FY 2025-26.

The company has made significant strides in the transition towards renewable energy, with both electrical and thermal sources accounting for approximately 53% of total energy consumption as of March 2026. This progress is supported by efforts to convert coal and furnace oil boilers to briquette-based systems and replacing furnace oil with PNG (Piped Natural Gas).

Water Resource Management:
Pidilite reported water usage details, maintaining a focus on reducing water intensity. Total volume of water consumption was 5,13,335 kilolitres in FY 2025-26, improving from the previous year's 5,14,355 kilolitres. The company monitors its water footprint closely, with a Water use intensity recorded at 0.93 KL/MT for production in FY 2025-26.

A key aspect of their environmental commitment is Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD), noting that 23 out of 33 manufacturing facilities currently practice ZLD, utilizing technologies such as RO, MVRE and ATFD systems.

Waste Generation and Circularity:
The company maintains a structured approach to waste management, concentrating on reduction and reuse. Total waste generated across all categories stood at 21,682.99 metric tonnes in FY 2025-26. Recycling efforts included recovering 1,234.39 Metric Tonnes of plastic waste and 18.68 Metric Tonnes of E-waste for the same period. Hazardous waste generation was recorded at 13,718.80 metric tonnes in FY 2025-26, with a significant amount, 9,051.69 Metric Tonnes, being recycled.

Social Responsibility and Employee Well-being​

The report provided detailed metrics on the company's social commitment to its workforce and community development. Totals for employees and workers stood at 10,387 and 4,228, respectively.

Employee Care:
The company allocated 0.3% of total revenue toward well-being measures for both permanent and other than permanent employees and workers. Regarding gender diversity, gross wages paid to females amounted to 9.3% of the total wages in FY 2025-26. The report also tracked training participation, noting that 77% of non-Board members were covered by awareness programs.

Commitment and Compliance:
The company confirmed adherence to its obligations regarding human rights, providing various platforms like an Ethics helpline (1800-102-6969) and 'Khulla Manch' forums for grievance resolution at manufacturing sites. The company also reported no cases of adverse action against any employee or director related to corruption during the period.

Stakeholder Engagement and Governance​

The company follows a multi-stakeholder engagement framework, identifying key groups including Workforce, Users/Applicators, Customers, Investors, Dealers, Suppliers, and Local communities. This continuous engagement aims to understand stakeholder expectations regarding financial performance, social responsibility, and sustainability.

In terms of governance oversight, the Managing Director is listed as Shri Sudhanshu Vats, and Director - Operations is Shri Swaminathan K, who are responsible for the Business Responsibility policy. The company also reported that M/s KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP conducted a reasonable assurance engagement on the BRSR disclosures in line with relevant SEBI LODR requirements.

PIDILITIND Stock Price Movement​

Today, Pidilite Industries Limited shares edged higher to close at ₹1616.9, settling up 1.06% in the post-market trading session. The stock saw brisk activity today, with a total traded volume of 502,080 shares.