Great Eastern Shipping discloses BRSR 2025-26 verified by DNV
The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26, disclosing ESG metrics verified by DNV. The report details Scope 1 emissions of 810,210.573 MT CO2e, a CSR spend of ₹44 crore, and a workforce of 2,176 employees.

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The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited has released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26, disclosing environmental, social, and governance metrics verified by DNV Business Assurance India Private Limited. The report highlights the company's decarbonization efforts, including the successful bunkering of a Suezmax crude oil tanker on a B30 biofuel blend and the installation of energy-saving devices across its fleet. The company reported total Scope 1 emissions of 810,210.573 MT CO2e and total Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of 764.028 MT CO2e for the year.
Environmental Performance
The company’s total energy consumption for FY 2025-26 stood at 10,318,425.319 GJ, with energy intensity per rupee of turnover recorded at 0.000281998. Water consumption totaled 100,136.435 kilolitres, with an intensity of 0.00000274 KL per rupee of turnover. The company generated 5,556.65 m³ of waste, of which 73.56 m³ was recycled. To mitigate environmental risks, the company identified oil spills as a material issue and noted that this risk is largely covered by insurance.
Social and Governance Metrics
The company reported a workforce of 2,176 employees, comprising 304 shore staff and 1,872 floating staff. Women constituted 26.64% of the shore staff and 0.21% of the floating staff. The Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) for employees was 0.31 per million person hours worked, with three total recordable work-related injuries and no fatalities. The company spent 0.09% of its total revenue on employee well-being measures. Gross wages paid to females accounted for 4.27% of total wages.
Corporate Social Responsibility
The company contributed ₹44 crore towards Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities during FY 2025-26. CSR initiatives included projects in aspirational districts such as Namsai in Arunachal Pradesh and Kanker in Chhattisgarh, focusing on education, healthcare, and livelihood enhancement. The Great Eastern Foundation, a subsidiary, manages these CSR activities.
Key Financial and Operational Data
| Metric | FY 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| Total Scope 1 Emissions | 810,210.573 MT CO2e |
| Total Scope 2 Emissions (Market Based) | 764.028 MT CO2e |
| Total Energy Consumed | 10,318,425.319 GJ |
| Total Water Consumption | 100,136.435 KL |
| Total Waste Generated | 5,556.65 m³ |
| CSR Contribution | ₹44 crore |
| LTIFR (Employees) | 0.31 |
Historical Stock Returns for Great Eastern Shipping Company
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.84% | -0.48% | -1.28% | +30.39% | +39.28% | +280.57% |
What are the company's specific targets for reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions over the next five years?
How will the successful B30 biofuel bunkering influence the company's future fuel procurement strategies for the rest of the fleet?
What measures is the company implementing to significantly increase the low percentage of women in floating staff roles?































