HFCL submits FY26 BRSR report detailing sustainability metrics
- HFCL filed its FY26 BRSR report with stock exchanges on September 5, 2026
- Total energy consumption rose to 179,487 GJ, with 11,636 GJ from renewable sources
- Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions totaled 39,143 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent
- Water withdrawal increased slightly to 169,615 kilolitres from 165,802 kilolitres
- CSR initiatives impacted over 1.15 lakh beneficiaries through healthcare and education
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HFCL Limited submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, to the National Stock Exchange and BSE on September 5, 2026. The filing discloses key environmental, social, and governance metrics for the standalone entity.
The report highlights a total energy consumption of 179,487 GJ, comprising 11,636 GJ from renewable sources and 167,851 GJ from non-renewable sources. Greenhouse gas emissions stood at 4,738 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent for Scope 1 and 34,405 metric tonnes for Scope 2.
What the Numbers Show
HFCL's renewable energy share rose significantly in FY26. With 11,636 GJ of renewable consumption against a total of 179,487 GJ, renewables accounted for approximately 6.5% of total energy usage. This contrasts with FY25, where renewable consumption was reported as zero.
Environmental Metrics
| Metric | FY26 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Energy Consumption (GJ) | 179,487 | 101,758 |
| Renewable Energy Share (GJ) | 11,636 | 0 |
| Scope 1 Emissions (MT CO2e) | 4,738 | 3,572 |
| Scope 2 Emissions (MT CO2e) | 34,405 | 19,842 |
| Total Water Withdrawal (kL) | 169,615 | 165,802 |
Water withdrawal increased slightly to 169,615 kilolitres from 165,802 kilolitres in the prior year. Total waste generated rose to 1,884 metric tonnes from 1,377 metric tonnes, with 1,800 metric tonnes recovered through recycling or other operations.
Governance and CSR
The company reported no fatalities among employees or workers during FY26, compared to one employee fatality in FY25. HFCL spent 0.18% of its total revenue on employee well-being measures, down from 0.24% in FY25. The Board of Directors oversees business responsibility policies, supported by an ESG Committee.
CSR initiatives benefited over 1.15 lakh individuals. Key programs included mobile medical units serving 1.13 lakh beneficiaries, corrective surgeries for 59 patients, and educational support for 50 children with special needs. Bureau Veritas provided reasonable assurance on the core BRSR indicators.
Historical Stock Returns for HFCL
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.28% | +0.87% | -11.39% | +203.64% | +179.20% | +197.14% |
What specific infrastructure investments or partnerships is HFCL pursuing to scale its renewable energy share from 6.5% to meet long-term net-zero targets?
How does the significant year-over-year increase in Scope 2 emissions correlate with the 76% rise in total energy consumption, and what efficiency measures are planned to decouple this growth?
Given the decline in employee well-being spending from 0.24% to 0.18% of revenue, what strategic shifts in HR policy or operational costs are driving this reduction?
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