Restaurant Brands Asia Limited Reports on Business Responsibility and Sustainability for FY 2025-26

Restaurant Brands Asia Limited Reports on Business Responsibility and Sustainability for FY 2025-26​

Restaurant Brands Asia Limited has released its comprehensive Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year spanning April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. The report provides detailed insights into the company's operations, social impact initiatives, and commitment to environmental stewardship across India and internationally.

Operational Footprint and Business Overview​

Restaurant Brands Asia Limited is a fast-growing Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) chain operating in both national and international markets. As of March 31, 2026, the company maintains a network comprising 581 restaurants nationally and six offices, totaling 587 locations. The brand serves customers across 29 states and union territories in India, with one international presence.

The entity's business activities are focused entirely on food and beverage services, accounting for 100% of the turnover. Financially, the company maintains a paid-up capital of `5,82,87,62,870/- as at March 31, 2026.

Focus on People and Human Capital Development​

The commitment to human capital development is central to the company's operations. As of the end of the financial year, Restaurant Brands Asia Limited reported a total workforce of 12,372 employees and workers.

Key employment metrics are detailed in the report:


The company demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion, including specialized initiatives like Taare Humare for differently-abled employees. As of FY 2025-26, the company employed 83 differently abled team members. Furthermore, the organization has advanced programs to support employee development, offering internal growth opportunities through systems like GROW and RAP, alongside specialized leadership journeys for management personnel.

Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship​

Restaurant Brands Asia Limited has adopted several measures aimed at reducing environmental impact and fostering sustainable practices across its value chain.

Resource Management​

The company has made significant investments in sustainability infrastructure. A notable effort includes investing 10.88% of capital expenditure into environmentally focused technologies, compared to 0.86% in the previous financial year. Initiatives undertaken include:

• Energy Efficiency: The company is implementing solar and new cooking platforms to significantly reduce energy consumption across its restaurants. Furthermore, it has transitioned from Fixed Speed AC to inverter AC for new restaurants and utilizes evaporative cooling technology.
• Waste Management: Waste oil generated at the stores is channeled through designated vendors for the production of bio-diesel. The company also practices responsible waste disposal, with non-hazardous food waste totaling 676,734 metric tonnes in FY 2025-26.
• Sustainable Sourcing: Commitment to sustainable sourcing stands at approximately 18.16%, which includes the use of Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certified palm oil and utilizing compostable paper cups and bagasse based lids for beverages.

Product and Waste Metrics​

The company has diligently tracked resource consumption across its operations:


The company successfully completed its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) target for the financial year and ensured that plastic waste is either recycled through EPR or safely disposed of at restaurants. Recycling figures for plastics stand at 249 metric tonnes in FY 2025-26, with 1,201 metric tonnes being recycled against a prior year's figure of 196.

Governance and Stakeholder Relations​

The company maintains governance processes designed to uphold corporate integrity and ethical conduct. The Board of Directors (BoD) has members demonstrating strong gender representation, including two individuals who are women.

Regarding stakeholder engagement:

• Customers: A robust mechanism is in place for receiving customer feedback across various platforms, with the majority of complaints pertaining to ordering inaccuracies and food product experience. For FY 2025-26, there were 2,64,666 customer complaints received during the year.
• Employees: The company has a Code of Conduct and Whistle Blower Policy in place. A commitment to human rights is also noted, with 94.09% of permanent employees covered by training on related policies.

The company maintains zero concentration of purchases or sales with trading houses as per the financial metrics for both FY 2025-26 and FY 2024-25. A significant finding was that the share of Related Party Transactions (RPTs) in Investments stands at 89.20% for FY 2025-26, compared to 98.16% in FY 2024-25.

Conclusion​

Restaurant Brands Asia Limited continues its focus on maintaining high standards across operational efficiency and social responsibility. The reports indicate an ongoing commitment to enhancing resource management, fostering employee well-being, and building a resilient business model through adherence to responsible sourcing and waste management practices.

RBA Stock Price Movement​

On Tuesday, Restaurant Brands Asia Limited shares slipped by 1.44% to close at ₹66.67. The equity traded on the day with a total volume of 2.45 million shares.