Gokaldas Exports Limited submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY26 to the stock exchanges on September 5, 2026. The disclosure covers the company’s consolidated performance across environmental, social, and governance parameters.

The report highlights a significant increase in total energy consumption, which rose from 503 TJ in FY25 to 758 TJ in FY26. Renewable sources accounted for 609 TJ of this total, up from 396 TJ in the previous year.

Environmental Metrics

Water withdrawal increased to 607,259 kilolitres in FY26, compared to 468,556 kilolitres in FY25. Groundwater usage stood at 268,552 kilolitres, while third-party water consumption reached 338,707 kilolitres. Total water consumption was recorded at 341,202 kilolitres.

Greenhouse gas emissions data reveals a rise in Scope 1 emissions to 4,089 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent from 2,209 metric tonnes in FY25. Scope 2 emissions decreased slightly to 13,950 metric tonnes from 14,231 metric tonnes. Biogenic Scope 1 emissions totaled 58,127 metric tonnes.

Workforce Data

The company employed 7,525 permanent and non-permanent employees, alongside 44,255 workers as of the end of FY26. Female representation among employees was 29%, while women constituted 80% of the total worker force.

What the Numbers Show

Renewable energy constituted approximately 80% of Gokaldas Exports’ total energy consumption in FY26, reflecting a heavy reliance on biomass and solar power amidst overall rising energy demand.

Gokaldas Exports Limited will hold its 23rd Annual General Meeting on Monday, September 28, 2026. The meeting will be conducted through Video Conference or Other Audio-Visual Means (VC/OAVM) at 4:30 pm IST.

The primary agenda includes the adoption of the audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY26. Shareholders will also vote on the reappointment of Mr. Mathew Cyriac as Chairman and Non-Executive Director.

Meeting Logistics

The register of members will remain closed from September 22, 2026, to September 28, 2026. Remote e-voting will open on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 9:00 am and close on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 5:00 pm.

Director Reappointment

Mr. Mathew Cyriac retires by rotation and offers himself for reappointment. He received sitting fees of ₹12.80 lakh and commission of ₹42.90 lakh during FY25-26. He attended all six board meetings held during the financial year.

Mr. Cyriac holds a significant stake in the company through Clear Wealth Consultancy Services LLP, owning 64,55,957 shares as a beneficial owner. He also serves in various committee roles at Ideaforge Technology Limited and Data Patterns (India) Limited.