Borosil files FY26 sustainability report with 32% energy drop
- Energy consumption fell 32.67% YoY to 4,12,654 GJ
- Water usage dropped 8.57% to 55,104 kilolitres
- Scope 2 emissions declined to 40,216 tCO2e
- Zero fatalities or high-consequence injuries reported
- All 2.15 lakh customer complaints resolved by year-end
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Borosil Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY26 with the stock exchanges on August 31, 2026. The disclosure outlines the company’s environmental, social, and governance metrics for the financial year ending March 31, 2026.
Environmental Performance
The company reported significant reductions in resource consumption during the period. Total energy consumption fell 32.67% year-on-year to 4,12,654.08 GJ. Water consumption also declined by 8.57% to 55,104.88 kilolitres. Waste generation dropped by 13.8% to 2,735.17 metric tonnes.
Greenhouse gas emissions saw a mixed trend. Scope 1 emissions rose slightly to 13,476.02 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent from 13,389.20 metric tonnes in the prior year. However, Scope 2 emissions fell to 40,216.74 metric tonnes from 46,691.39 metric tonnes. The company commissioned a 20 MWp solar power plant in Bikaner in March 2026.
| Metric | FY26 | FY25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Energy Consumption (GJ) | 4,12,654.08 | 6,12,861.91 | -32.67% |
| Water Consumption (kL) | 55,104.88 | 60,271.37 | -8.57% |
| Total Waste Generated (MT) | 2,735.17 | 3,173.57 | -13.80% |
| Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e) | 13,476.02 | 13,389.20 | +0.65% |
| Scope 2 Emissions (tCO2e) | 40,216.74 | 46,691.39 | -13.87% |
Social Metrics
Borosil employed 724 permanent employees and 1,162 workers as of March 31, 2026. Women constituted 8% of total employees and 31% of total workers. The turnover rate for permanent employees was 15.96%, down from 16.91% in FY25. No fatalities or high-consequence injuries were reported during the year.
The company spent 0.11% of its revenue on employee well-being measures. All permanent employees and workers were covered under health and accident insurance schemes. The Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) for employees was zero in FY26, compared to 0.92 in FY25.
Governance and CSR
The company recorded 2,15,088 customer complaints, all of which were resolved by year-end. There were no pending complaints as of March 2026. Shareholder complaints stood at 21, with one pending resolution at the close of the year. No fines or penalties were paid to regulatory agencies.
Corporate Social Responsibility spending focused on education and healthcare. Initiatives included supporting 2,995 children in tribal schools and providing nutritional diets to 12,955 patients in Gujarat. The company also supported over 350 athletes through a food and nutrition programme.
Historical Stock Returns for Borosil
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.52% | -3.27% | +7.41% | +3.61% | -25.86% | 0.0% |
How will the commissioning of the 20 MWp solar plant in Bikaner impact Borosil's long-term energy cost structure and carbon neutrality timeline?
Given the slight rise in Scope 1 emissions despite overall efficiency gains, what specific operational changes or technologies is Borosil planning to implement to reverse this trend?
Will the reduction in employee turnover and zero LTIFR contribute to measurable improvements in production efficiency and product quality in the coming fiscal year?
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