Reliance Power Ltd Releases Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26

Reliance Power Ltd Releases Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26​

Reliance Power Limited has published its comprehensive Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the Financial Year 2025-26, providing detailed insights into its environmental, social, and governance performance across its consolidated operations. The report outlines key operational activities, workforce details, compliance adherence, and sustainability initiatives undertaken by the company.

Operational Details and Governance Structure​

Reliance Power Limited operates in electric power generation and captive coal mining, accounting for 100% of its turnover. The company serves the Power Distribution Companies as customers. As at the end of the financial year, the entity has a total of 5 plants and 10 offices nationally, with an additional 5 international offices.

The company’s paid-up capital stands at H 4,135.77 Crore. Corporate governance is overseen by the Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Committee of the Board of Directors. The committee includes Independent Directors such as Shri Ashok Ramaswamy (Chairman), Shri Vijay Kumar Sharma, and Dr. Zohra Chatterji.

Environmental Stewardship and Resource Management​

The BRSR details the company's efforts towards environmental responsibility, which are overseen by an external assessment provider, M/s Shailesh Haribhakti & Associates, who provided reasonable assurance over the core disclosures.

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions​

The report details Scope 1 GHG emissions, reporting Total Scope 1 emissions at 3,01,73,471 Metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent for FY 2025-26, down from 3,29,65,431 in FY 2024-25. The emission intensity per rupee of turnover was reported as 0.00 in both financial years.

Water and Waste Management​

Regarding water resources, the company utilized a Total volume of water consumption of 7,13,46,234 kilolitres in FY 2025-26, compared to 7,39,89,750 kilolitres in FY 2024-25. Water withdrawal came from surface and groundwater sources.

In terms of waste management, the total waste generated stood at 10,67,41,114.61 metric tonnes for FY 2025-26, compared to 10,36,71,661.37 metric tonnes in FY 2024-25. The company reported that 56,09,866 metric tonnes of waste were re-used in FY 2025-26. For the same period, 9,99,33,549 metric tonnes of waste was landfilled.

Energy Consumption and Efficiency​

Total energy consumed by the entity was recorded as 36,15,73,348 in FY 2025-26 and 67,06,61,866 in FY 2024-25. The report notes that during the current year, the methodology for segregating renewable and non-renewable energy consumption was refined, making direct comparison difficult with previous years.

Social Responsibility and Human Capital Management​

The company provided extensive data regarding its workforce and adherence to labor standards. As of FY 2025-26, the total number of employees and workers stood at 1278 and 6321 respectively.

Workforce Metrics​

Employee statistics show that out of 1278 employees, 1251 are male (97.89%) and 27 are female (2.11%). For the workforce, among 6321 total workers, 6286 are male (99.45%) and 35 are female (0.55%).

Fair Wage and Benefits​

The company reports that for FY 2025-26, all permanent employees received wages equal to the minimum wage and 1278 were in this category, representing 100% of total permanent employees. For other than permanent workers, 5895 (93.26%) met the minimum wage criteria.

Labor Practices​

The company has a robust framework for human rights redressal. Grievance mechanisms are available via multiple forums, including HR/IR officers and the HRCare and Resolve360 Portal. The organization also maintains an Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013.

Stakeholder Engagement and Market Presence​

Reliance Power Limited identifies a wide range of stakeholders, including shareholders, vendors, lenders, customers, and communities. The company engages with these groups continually through various channels such as periodic meetings, emails, and the website. Communities are noted as a vulnerable stakeholder group, receiving continuous engagement based on case-to-case needs.

In terms of supply chain management, 100% of procurement is managed through a vendor code of conduct that covers Labour and Human Rights, Health and Safety, Environment, Ethics, and Management system. The company also reported that 89.40% of inputs were sourced from within India in FY 2025-26.

Anti-Corruption and Business Practices​

The BRSR Policy incorporates an anti-corruption and anti-bribery policy, stating that employees must refrain from practices like price fixing, boycotting suppliers or customers, and bribery. There were no recorded instances of disciplinary action taken against any Directors, KMPs, Employees, or Workers for corruption or bribery in FY 2025-26.

Certifications and Assessment​

The company's BRSR Core disclosures have undergone a reasonable assurance engagement by M/s Shailesh Haribhakti & Associates, confirming the reports are prepared in accordance with the specified criteria. The organization confirmed that its policies conform to the National Voluntary Guidelines on Social, Environmental and Economic Responsibilities of Business, 2011 (NVGs).

RPOWER Stock Price Movement​

Shares of Reliance Power Limited slipped by 2.85% on Thursday, finishing the session at ₹23.44 after shedding ₹0.69 from the previous close. The stock saw significant activity during trading, with a total volume recorded around 19 million shares.