
Redington Ltd Reports on ESG Performance: Highlights Sustainability Commitments and Social Impact Initiatives for FY 2025-26
Redington Limited has released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) covering the financial year 2025-26. The report provides detailed insights into the company's operational scale, environmental stewardship, employee welfare programs, and commitment to inclusive growth across various stakeholders.The company is engaged primarily in the wholesale distribution of technology products, accounting for 99.14% of its turnover. Redington operates nationally and internationally, managing a network that spans 28 states domestically and 32 countries abroad. Financial details include a paid-up capital of 156 Crores.
Operational Footprint and Environmental Management
The BRSR highlights the entity's focus on environmental management (Principle 6). The company reported a Total Energy Consumption of 34,664 GJ in FY 2025-26, down from 35,226 GJ in the previous financial year.Key sustainability commitments include transitioning to cloud-based technologies and incorporating green building practices, with a goal set to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050. The company also aims to reach 50% renewable energy consumption across all operations by 2030.
In terms of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, Redington reported Total Scope 1 Emissions at 256 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent and Total Scope 2 Emissions at 5,146 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent for FY 2025-26. The company aims to enhance environmental performance by transitioning to sustainable office consumables and exploring solar energy options.
Waste management remains a key focus area (Principle 6). Total Waste Generated stood at 1,031 metric tonnes in FY 2025-26, compared to 586 metric tonnes in the previous financial year. The company committed to achieving integrated waste management practices across 50% of its operations by 2030 and setting a target to reduce plastic use in office operations by 50% by 2030.
Workforce and Human Capital Development
The report provides comprehensive data on the workforce, detailing both employees and workers. The company has approximately 5,371 permanent employees and 8,634 total workers.Significant focus was placed on skill upgradation. In FY 2025-26, the company trained a total of 4,734 employees in Skill Upgradation (covering both male and female staff). Similarly, for the previous financial year, 4,646 employees were trained in this area.
In terms of employee well-being (Principle 3), spending on such measures was reported as 0.01% of total revenue for FY 2025-26, down from 0.03% in the previous financial year. The company affirms that its premises are accessible to differently abled employees and workers, adhering to applicable laws.
Governance and Stakeholder Engagement
Redington’s governance structure includes a CSR & ESG Committee of the Board responsible for overseeing sustainability matters. Mr R Venkatesh, Global Chief Sustainability Officer, is listed as the key contact for ESG-related queries.The company maintains robust internal mechanisms to manage ethical conduct (Principle 1). The ABAC and Whistleblower framework allows for confidential reporting through an independently managed Ethics Helpline. There were no instances of disciplinary action taken against directors or KMPs for bribery/corruption in either FY 2025-26 or FY 2024-25.
Regarding stakeholder engagement (Principle 4), the company identifies key stakeholders including Employees, Customers, Suppliers, and Community. For instance, suppliers are engaged through quarterly meetings and continuous email communication. Furthermore, Rington has a proactive approach to CSR projects in designated aspirational districts across states like Andhra Pradesh, Assam, and Tamil Nadu.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiatives
The company's CSR initiatives spanned multiple critical areas during the reporting period, focusing on health, education, and environmental resilience through various partnerships.Key CSR project categories and their impact are summarized below:
| Project/Entity | No. of persons benefitted | % of beneficiaries from vulnerable groups |
|---|---|---|
| COLTE-Logistics Training | 5,069 | 8.98% |
| School WASH Programmes | 25,000 | 100% |
| Mobile Healthcare Units | 47,000 | 100% |
| Tech on Wheels-Digital Literacy | 2,289 | 100% |
| AWAKE Project | 19,800 | 100% |
The company's commitment to community development extends to providing dedicated support and training programs across various domains, including AI & ML training and Cloud Practitioner Programmes.
Assurance Statement
The sustainability data provided in the report underwent a reasonable assurance engagement by BSI Group India Pvt. Ltd. The external assurance focused on core KPIs such as GHG footprint, Water footprint, Energy footprint, Embracing Circularity, Employee Wellbeing, Gender Diversity, Inclusive Development, Fairness in Engaging with Customers and Suppliers, and Openness of Business. In opinion, the accompanying sustainability information is fairly presented in all material aspects for the reporting period 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026.REDINGTON Stock Price Movement
Redington Limited shares slipped today, concluding trading by shedding 0.78% and settling at ₹274.55 in the post-market session. The stock saw a volume of 1.76 million shares traded as it closed down for the day.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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