GHCL Limited filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26, disclosing key environmental and governance metrics including total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions of 11,99,218.50 metric tonnes CO2e. The company reported a turnover of INR 3,143.93 crore and a net worth of INR 3,551.90 crore for the period. The report, which covers standalone operations from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, received reasonable assurance from Sustainability Actions Pvt. Ltd.

The filing was made pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. GHCL stated that it has established internal decarbonisation targets to reduce both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emission intensity as well as Scope 3 emission intensity by 30% by FY2029-30, using FY2021-22 as the baseline. The company reported that 15.19% of its suppliers by value were assessed for environmental, social, and governance parameters during the year.

Environmental Performance

The company’s total energy consumption for FY 2025-26 stood at 1,22,34,073.36 Gigajoules, with renewable sources accounting for 1,78,491.92 Gigajoules. Water withdrawal totalled 1,28,81,752 kilolitres, while water consumption was reported at 1,19,92,574 kilolitres. The report noted that all manufacturing locations are equipped with wastewater treatment systems to ensure compliance with Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) standards.

Total waste generated during the year was 38,38,892.50 metric tonnes, comprising primarily non-hazardous waste such as overburden and fly ash. The company reported that it has implemented processes for end-of-life management of plastic waste through its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programme. GHCL also disclosed that it restored 122 hectares of coastal land through mangrove plantation, estimated to sequester approximately 1,440 CO2e annually from the third year of planting.

Social and Governance Metrics

GHCL reported that its Board of Directors included 8 members, with female representation at 12.50%. The company stated that no fines, penalties, or settlement amounts were paid to regulators during the financial year. It confirmed the existence of an anti-corruption and anti-bribery policy and reported that 85.10% of the Board of Directors and 100% of Key Managerial Personnel completed training and awareness programs on ESG principles.

The company reported 5 recordable work-related injuries among employees, classified as Medical Treatment Cases, with no Lost Time Injuries recorded. It stated that 100% of its plants and offices were assessed for compliance with human rights standards, including sexual harassment and discrimination. The report also confirmed that the company does not have any operational subsidiaries as of March 31, 2026.

Key Financial and Operational Metrics

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GHCL Limited has fixed Thursday, June 18, 2026, as the record date to determine the eligibility of members for the declaration of dividend and for voting at its Annual General Meeting (AGM). The 43rd AGM is scheduled to be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. via video conferencing or other audio-visual means.

The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on May 5, 2026, recommended a final dividend of ₹12 per equity share of ₹10 each, totaling 120% on the paid-up share capital. This dividend is subject to approval by the shareholders at the AGM. The payment will be made on or after June 25, 2026, to members whose names appear in the records of the company as of the record date.

Remote e-voting facilities will be available to members from June 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. until June 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The e-voting module shall be disabled by Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) for voting thereafter. The company has filed the published copy of newspapers regarding the notice of the 43rd AGM, remote e-voting information, and record date with the exchanges.

Key Meeting Details

Agenda Highlights

The ordinary business to be transacted at the meeting includes the adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026, the declaration of dividend, the re-appointment of Mr. Raman Chopra as Director liable to retire by rotation, and the appointment of Deloitte Haskins & Sells Chartered Accountants LLP as Statutory Auditor. Members can attend the meeting through video conferencing by logging in via the e-voting system provided by CDSL.