Tata Motors Releases Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY2025-26; Highlights DEI Goals and Climate Commitments

Tata Motors Releases Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY2025-26; Highlights DEI Goals and Climate Commitments​

Tata Motors Limited has published its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the Financial Year 2025-26. The report provides detailed insights into the company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance against defined objectives.

The report details the operational scope of Tata Motors, which serves both national and international markets across various segments including vehicles and spare parts.

Operational Scale and Business Mix​

Tata Motors has 7 plants and 35 offices nationally, with a presence in over 45 international countries. The company's business activities are predominantly focused on automobile manufacturing, encompassing sales, marketing, and customer support, contributing 98% of the turnover. Product lines include vehicles (contributing 85%) and spare parts (10%).

Financial figures disclosed during the reporting period included a paid-up capital of H 736 crore.

Key Sustainability Highlights​

The company demonstrates a commitment to environmental stewardship through several long-term goals, including achieving Net Zero emissions across its portfolio by 2045, becoming Water Neutral by 2030, and reaching Zero Waste to Landfill by 2030.

Environmental Performance and Resource Management​

Tata Motors focuses heavily on mitigating climate change and promoting circular economy principles:

• Climate Mitigation: The company recognizes the opportunity presented by transitioning to low-emission vehicles, noting that downstream emissions from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles are a major factor in greenhouse gas contribution.
• Resource Use & Waste: Circular Economy goals include minimizing resource consumption and reducing waste through sustainable practices. The manufacturing process includes comprehensive waste management, with total waste generated at 82,974 metric tonnes (MT) for FY26, down from 75,953 MT in the nine-month period of FY25 (Q2-Q4).
• Water Management: Total water withdrawal stood at 2,877,992 kilolitres in FY26, with total consumption recorded at 2,617,419 kilolitres. The company emphasizes zero liquid discharge and has various plants implementing tertiary treatment systems and reusing treated effluents, aiming for a 'Water Neutral' status by 2030.
• Emissions: Total Scope 1 emissions were 44,904 metric tonnes of CO2e in FY26, while total Scope 2 emissions reached 122,237 metric tonnes of CO2.

Social Impact and Labor Practices​

The report details the company’s commitment to workforce well-being and diversity:

• Workforce: The total employee count stands at 7,991 (including permanent and other than permanent employees), while 32,587 workers were reported. A significant portion of male employees is represented by those in both the professional and non-professional roles, with a female percentage of 9% recorded across the workforce combined for FY26.
• DEI: The company has established a 10-point Lighthouse Approach to mobilize DEI, including setting a goal of having 10% women in leadership by 2026. The report highlights initiatives related to ensuring workplace inclusivity and providing employment opportunities for differently abled individuals (PWDs).
• Fair Labor: Regarding remuneration, the median wages for employees other than Board of Directors and KMPs were H 20.60 lakh for males and H 15.28 lakh for females.

Governance and Risk Oversight​

The company maintains robust governance structures to oversee ESG performance. The Corporate Social Responsibility and Safety, Health and Sustainability (CSR & SHS) Committee of the Board is responsible for monitoring CSR budgets and reviewing Environment, Social, and Governance performance.

Key commitments related to sustainability include:

• Product Transition: The commitment to transition toward a Net Zero-emission business by 2045 through science-based emissions reduction.
• Supply Chain Engagement: Through the 'Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative' and the 'AIKYAM' platform, Tata Motors is setting standards for suppliers regarding ESG compliance, with digital assessments initiated for over 900 suppliers.

The company also provided various performance metrics on air and water quality to industry partners, including 331.87 MT of NOx emissions in FY26. Furthermore, the report highlights that 1164 Critical to Safety (CTS) stations and a Serious Injury Fatality (SIF) prevention program are in place across operations to reduce risks in high-risk areas.

TMCV Stock Price Movement​

Shares of Tata Motors Limited slipped by 1.37% on Friday, settling at ₹369.15 after trading in the Capital Goods sector. The equity saw heavy activity during the session, with over 6.07 million shares transacting as the market closed.