Century Plyboards (India) Limited has received an ESG score of 60, categorised as 'Adequate', for FY2025 from NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics Limited (NSRAL), a SEBI-registered ESG Rating Provider. The rating was voluntarily assigned by NSRAL based on publicly disclosed information and was intimated to the stock exchanges on 7th May 2026 under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company has clarified that it did not engage NSRAL for this assessment, and the rating has been independently assigned based on information available in the public domain.

Overall ESG Rating and Year-on-Year Comparison

The FY2025 ESG rating of 60 reflects an improvement over the FY2024 rating of 55, indicating a positive trajectory in the company's ESG performance. The 'Adequate' rating category, as defined by NSRAL, indicates that the company maintains adequate ESG credentials with modest but positive ESG efforts. The rating is normalized on a scale of 0 to 100, enabling cross-company and cross-industry comparisons.

Pillar-wise ESG Score Breakdown

The overall ESG score is derived from assessments across three pillars — Environment, Social, and Governance — each assigned a specific weightage based on materiality. The following table summarises the pillar-wise scores and weightages for FY2025:

Environment Pillar — Score: 45

The Environment pillar, carrying a weightage of 41%, received a score of 45. Key drivers of this score include:

• Greenhouse gas emissions from direct operations and energy consumption exceed industry averages; a decrease of 7% compared to the previous year was observed
• No information is provided on scope 3 emissions intensity
• Water usage is high; a decrease of 7% compared to the previous year was observed
• Energy intensity of operations is above benchmarks
• Renewable energy usage surpasses industry averages
• Waste generation per unit of production is high; a decrease of 16% compared to the previous year was observed
• Waste recycling and recovery are high when compared with peers

Social Pillar — Score: 63

The Social pillar, with a weightage of 29%, scored 63. Key drivers include:

• Lost time incident rate for workers is high compared to peers; a decrease of 53% compared to the previous year was observed
• Zero fatalities were reported for workers in the assessment year
• Permanent employees' health insurance coverage is at par with industry norms; an increase of 45% compared to the previous year was observed
• Adequate accident insurance is being provided to permanent workers; an increase of 6% compared to the previous year was observed
• Women are underrepresented compared to industry standards; an increase of 11% compared to the previous year was observed
• High number of grievances received from employees and workers; a decrease of 46% compared to the previous year was observed
• Higher-than-average turnover among permanent employees; an increase of 79% compared to the previous year was observed
• Frequency of customer complaints is higher than benchmarks; an increase of 10% compared to the previous year was observed
• Domestic procurement rate is lower than industry standards; a decrease of 10% compared to the previous year was observed

Governance Pillar — Score: 76

The Governance pillar, carrying a weightage of 30%, achieved the highest score of 76 among the three pillars. Key drivers include:

• Board composition shows a stronger presence of independent directors than the minimum required by regulations
• The company has fulfilled the regulatory requirement for having a sufficient number of women on its board
• Percentage of independent directors in the Nomination and Remuneration Committee is better than compliance requirements
• Audit Committee's independent director representation exceeds statutory guidelines
• Risk Management Committee composition meets the required threshold of independent directors
• Percentage of independent directors in the CSR Committee is better than regulatory requirements

Core ESG Rating for FY2025

In addition to the overall ESG rating, NSRAL has also published a Core ESG Rating for Century Plyboards, which is grounded in third-party assured or audited data derived from BRSR Core disclosures. The Core ESG Rating provides a focused evaluation based on verified data, ensuring consistency and comparability.

The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the Listing Regulations, read with the SEBI Master Circular dated 11th July 2023 (last updated on 30th January 2026) and SEBI Circular dated 31st December 2024. The rating was reviewed and last updated on 7th May 2026.

Century Plyboards (India) Limited has officially launched its second 100 Days campaign titled 'Saksham Niveshak', running from April 1, 2026 to July 9, 2026. The initiative follows communication from the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), Ministry of Corporate Affairs, aimed at helping shareholders claim unpaid or unclaimed dividends before transfer to the IEPF.

The company formally notified stock exchanges BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited on April 23, 2026, regarding the campaign launch. This second phase intensifies efforts to assist shareholders in updating their records and claiming rightful entitlements, thereby preventing transfer of dividends and shares to the IEPF Authority.

Campaign Objectives and Background

The campaign focuses on updating Know Your Customer (KYC) details and enhancing shareholder engagement. Prior to this initiative, the Company had been guiding shareholders through periodic reminders to claim pending dividends. The IEPFA has taken this initiative for updating KYC and other shareholder details to prevent transfer of unclaimed/unpaid dividends to IEPF.

Required Actions for Shareholders

Shareholders must update essential details including Aadhaar-linked PAN, choice of nomination, contact details (postal address with PIN and mobile number), and bank account information. The following table outlines the key requirements:

Forms and Documentation Requirements

Shareholders must submit prescribed forms to the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA) via email at contact@mdplcorporate.com or physical copy to 23, R. N. Mukherjee Road, 5th Floor, Kolkata – 700001.

Dividend Claim Process

Shareholders holding shares in electronic form can claim dividends by updating details with their respective Depository Participants (DPs). The Company will send letters or emails detailing unpaid dividend amounts and claiming processes. Shareholders who have not claimed dividends from financial years 2018-19 (dividend claimable up to October 3, 2026) to 2024-25, or have not updated KYC, must approach the Company or RTA to avoid IEPF transfer.

For queries, shareholders may contact Mr. Ravi Bahl at Maheshwari Datamatics Pvt. Ltd., phone: 033 2248 2248 or 2243 5029, email: contact@mdplcorporate.com . Additional assistance is available at investors@centuryply.com .