Escorts Kubota cuts emission intensity 6.3% in FY26
Escorts Kubota Limited filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY26, revealing a 6.3% reduction in emissions intensity and an increase in renewable energy usage to 2.3%. While the company advanced towards its carbon neutrality goals, higher production volumes led to increased water intensity and waste generation.
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Escorts Kubota Limited filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for the financial year 2025-26, disclosing a 6.3% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions intensity compared to the previous year. The company reported that the share of renewable energy in its overall energy mix increased to 2.3%, up from 1.3% in FY25, supported by on-site installations and green power procurement.
The filing, submitted to BSE and NSE on June 19, 2026, highlights the company's progress against its environmental targets, including carbon neutrality by 2050 and zero waste to landfill by 2027. However, higher production levels during the year led to an increase in water intensity and waste generation, including landfill disposal. The company noted that waste diversion from landfill remains an area of improvement.
Environmental Performance
The report details the company's environmental footprint, with total energy consumption recorded at 406.41 Tera Joules. Energy consumption from renewable sources stood at 9.47 Tera Joules, while non-renewable sources accounted for 396.94 Tera Joules. The company achieved a reduction in GHG emissions intensity through energy efficiency measures and cleaner fuel adoption.
Water consumption for the year was 3,40,602.16 kilolitres, with water intensity per rupee of turnover recorded at 29.69 x 10-7. Total waste generated amounted to 26,526.79 metric tonnes, of which 26,126.84 metric tonnes were recovered through recycling or re-use operations. The company disposed of 399.95 metric tonnes of waste via incineration and landfilling.
Social and Governance Metrics
Escorts Kubota reported a workforce of 15,897 employees and workers, with female representation at 8.74% in the employee category. The company spent 0.26% of its total revenue on well-being measures for employees and workers. The Board of Directors comprised 16 members, with female representation at 18.75%.
The company received 1,585 shareholder complaints during the year, of which 23 were pending resolution at the close of the year. Customer complaints totaled 1,66,824, with 101 pending resolution. The report confirms that the company is compliant with applicable environmental laws and that no instances of non-compliance were observed during the reporting period.
Key Financial and Operational Metrics
| Metric | FY 2026 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Consumption (Tera Joules) | ||
| Renewable Sources | 9.47 | 4.79 |
| Non-Renewable Sources | 396.94 | 377.68 |
| GHG Emissions (Metric Tonnes CO2e) | ||
| Scope 1 | 11,965.74 | 11,493.78 |
| Scope 2 | 39,366.53 | 37,141.15 |
| Water (Kilolitres) | ||
| Consumption | 3,40,602.16 | 2,76,650.66 |
| Discharge | 1,87,196.26 | 2,03,890.13 |
| Waste (Metric Tonnes) | ||
| Generated | 26,526.79 | 23,099.45 |
| Recycled/Re-used | 26,126.84 | 22,745.99 |
| Disposed | 399.95 | 353.45 |
The report was assured by Grant Thornton Bharat LLP, which provided reasonable assurance on BRSR Core indicators and limited assurance on other non-financial information.
Historical Stock Returns for Escorts Kubota
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.41% | +3.54% | -5.04% | -22.46% | -13.73% | +141.14% |
What specific capital expenditures or technological upgrades does Escorts Kubota plan to implement to significantly accelerate the shift from non-renewable to renewable energy sources?
How will the company address the inverse relationship between production volumes and environmental efficiency to meet its zero waste to landfill target by 2027?
What strategies are being considered to improve female representation in the workforce beyond the current 8.74% to align with broader ESG diversity standards?
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