Century Enka achieves 57% renewable energy mix in FY26 BRSR
Century Enka Limited reports 57% renewable energy usage and a 48% reduction in carbon intensity for FY26. The company also reduced water consumption by 42% and maintained zero wastewater discharge. BDO India provided limited assurance on the BRSR core indicators, while worker injury rates saw a slight increase.
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Century Enka achieved significant progress in its environmental sustainability targets for FY26, reporting that 57% of its total energy consumption was derived from renewable sources. The nylon and man-made fibre manufacturer also recorded a 48% reduction in CO2 emissions intensity and a 42% reduction in total water consumption against its FY2019 baseline. These metrics are critical for investors evaluating the company’s alignment with long-term climate goals and regulatory compliance under Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The disclosures were made in the company’s Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR), which covers the period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. M/s BDO India Services Private Limited provided limited assurance on the BRSR Core and non-Core indicators, verifying the reliability of key data points including employee counts, turnover rates, air emissions, and Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions. The report is prepared on a standalone basis for Century Enka Limited.
Environmental Performance
Century Enka’s transition to cleaner energy sources involved expanding the use of biomass as a renewable fuel and commissioning solar power installations with a capacity of 1 MW. The company’s captive hybrid power setup (solar and wind) contributed to meeting approximately 57% of its total energy requirements through renewable sources during the reporting period.
Water management remained a priority, with the company achieving zero wastewater discharge from its manufacturing operations. At the Bharuch site, the installation of 28 rainwater recharge wells facilitated groundwater recharge. Total water withdrawal stood at 6,46,601 kilolitres, with consumption matching this figure due to the zero liquid discharge mechanism.
| Environmental Metric | FY26 Value | FY25 Value |
|---|---|---|
| Renewable Energy Share | 57% | NA |
| CO2 Emissions Intensity Reduction | 48% | NA |
| Water Consumption Reduction | 42% | NA |
| Total Energy Consumed (Giga Joules) | 15,20,584.34 | 16,33,316.41 |
Operational and Social Metrics
The company operates three plants and four offices across India, serving markets in 19 states and six countries. Exports contributed 4.26% of total turnover. The workforce comprised 496 employees and 2,702 workers at the end of FY26. Among permanent employees, 96% were male and 4% were female. The Board of Directors included two women, representing 33% of the board.
Safety performance showed mixed results. While the Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) for employees remained at 0, the LTIFR for workers increased to 0.31 from 0.15 in the previous year. Total recordable work-related injuries for workers rose to 25 from 8 in FY25. The company attributed these incidents to human error despite established safety protocols and ISO 45001:2018 certification.
Governance and Assurance
Mr. Suresh Sodani, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, oversees sustainability-related decision-making. The company reported no fines, penalties, or disciplinary actions related to corruption or bribery during the financial year. There were no complaints received regarding conflict of interest among directors or Key Managerial Personnel.
BDO India Services Private Limited conducted its assurance engagement in accordance with International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3000 (Revised) and ISAE 3410. The assurance scope covered standalone operations and excluded economic/financial performance indicators derived from audited financial records. BDO concluded that nothing came to their attention to suggest the disclosures were not presented fairly in material respects.
Historical Stock Returns for Century Enka
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| +0.63% | +6.72% | +10.33% | +33.00% | +9.53% | +32.46% |
How might Century Enka's 57% renewable energy adoption position it competitively against global nylon manufacturers facing stricter EU carbon border adjustments?
What specific operational improvements or safety training protocols does management plan to implement to reverse the rising Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate among workers?
Will Century Enka expand its solar and biomass infrastructure beyond the current 1 MW capacity to meet projected energy demands from future plant expansions?
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