Divis Laboratories reduces carbon footprint in FY 2025-26
Divis Laboratories Limited achieved a reduction of 13,500 TCO2e in GHG emissions and conserved 1,59,500 KL of water in FY 2025-26. The company validated its net-zero targets for FY 2050 with SBTi and maintained a lost time injury severity rate of 0.14.

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Divis Laboratories Limited reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 13,500 TCO2e during the financial year 2025-26, according to its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report. The Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical manufacturer achieved this reduction through initiatives such as using biomass briquettes for boiler operations and implementing green chemistry principles. The company also conserved 1,59,500 kiloliters of water and 8,290 gigajoules of energy during the same period.
Sustainability Targets and Performance
The company has committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by FY 2050, with targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). For the near term, Divi’s aims to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 58.8% by FY 2034 from a FY 2024 base year. It also targets a 35% reduction in absolute scope 3 GHG emissions within the same timeframe.
Operational Metrics and Compliance
Divi’s Laboratories operates four plants and one office nationally, with two international offices. The company reported exports contributing 89% to its total turnover. Bureau Veritas (India) Private Limited provided reasonable assurance for the BRSR core indicators. The report confirms compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations in India.
Employee Safety and Well-being
The company recorded no fatalities, major fires, explosions, or toxic gas leaks during FY 2025-26. The lost time injury severity rate stood at 0.14, well below the target of 0.3. The workforce comprised 12,119 employees and 7,173 workers, with women constituting 14.37% of the total employee strength and 0.07% of the total worker strength.
Waste and Water Management
Divi’s implemented a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) system at its Unit-I in Telangana, covering all industrial effluents and domestic wastewater. The company reduced approximately 46 metric tonnes of plastic packaging waste during the year. Approximately 86% of hazardous waste generated was sent for co-processing and recyclers.
| Metric | FY 2025-26 Performance |
|---|---|
| GHG Emissions Reduced | ~13,500 TCO2e |
| Water Conserved | ~1,59,500 KL |
| Energy Conserved | ~8,290 GJ |
| Plastic Waste Reduced | ~46 MT |
Historical Stock Returns for Divis Laboratories
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.53% | -1.09% | +7.26% | +20.38% | +8.77% | +49.99% |
What specific capital expenditures will be required to meet the aggressive 58.8% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY 2034?
How will Divi’s Laboratories engage its extensive export supply chain to achieve the targeted 35% reduction in Scope 3 emissions?
Will the company replicate the Zero Liquid Discharge system implemented at Unit-I to its other three national plants in the near future?


































