Ipca Laboratories reports 13.5% cut in emission intensity for FY 2025-26
Ipca Laboratories Limited filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26, revealing a 13.5% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity against the 2024 baseline. The company achieved 50.8% diversion of hazardous waste from landfills to co-processing, exceeding its 2030 target. SGS India Private Limited provided reasonable assurance for the BRSR Core indicators.

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Ipca Laboratories Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26, disclosing a 13.5% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity compared to the 2024 baseline. The report, submitted to the stock exchanges, highlights the company's progress against its environmental targets, including a 50.8% diversion of hazardous waste from landfill disposal to co-processing, surpassing its 2030 goal of 50%. SGS India Private Limited provided reasonable assurance for the BRSR Core indicators and limited assurance for the remaining parameters.
Environmental Performance
The company reported total energy consumption of 2,568,332 Giga Joules (GJ) for FY 2025-26, with 282,047 GJ sourced from renewable energy. Water withdrawal decreased to 983,496 kilolitres from 1,021,221 kilolitres in the previous year. Total Scope 1 emissions stood at 162,634 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent, while Scope 2 emissions were 139,510 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent. The waste management initiatives resulted in the recycling of 1,371 metric tonnes of plastic waste and 20,576 metric tonnes of non-hazardous waste.
Social and Governance Metrics
Ipca Laboratories employed 16,644 permanent and other-than-permanent employees and 6,823 workers as of March 31, 2026. The company reported spending 0.26% of total revenue on employee well-being measures. The Board of Directors included one female member out of eight, representing 12.5% diversity. The company recorded zero fines or penalties for non-compliance with regulations during the year. It received 877 customer complaints, of which 29 were pending resolution at the end of the financial year.
Sustainability Targets and Assurance
The ESG Steering Committee, chaired by Managing Director Mr. Ajit Kumar Jain, oversees sustainability initiatives. The company has set a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity by 20% by 2030 and aims for 20% women employees in offices by the same year. Independent assessment by SGS India Private Limited confirmed the accuracy of the BRSR Core indicators, covering areas such as greenhouse gas footprint, water footprint, and employee well-being.
| Key Sustainability Metrics | FY 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 Emissions (Metric Tonnes CO2e) | 162,634 |
| Scope 2 Emissions (Metric Tonnes CO2e) | 139,510 |
| Total Energy Consumed (GJ) | 2,568,332 |
| Renewable Energy Consumed (GJ) | 282,047 |
| Water Withdrawal (Kilolitres) | 983,496 |
| Hazardous Waste Diverted from Landfill | 50.8% |
| Plastic Waste Recycled (Metric Tonnes) | 1,371 |
Historical Stock Returns for IPCA Laboratories
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.94% | +3.25% | +16.80% | +22.06% | +26.33% | +76.10% |
What specific capital investments or technological upgrades does Ipca Laboratories plan to implement to accelerate the reduction of Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity beyond the current 13.5%?
How does the company intend to increase the proportion of renewable energy in its total consumption mix, given that it currently accounts for approximately 11% of total energy usage?
What strategic initiatives will be introduced to significantly improve female representation on the Board and within the workforce to meet the 2030 diversity targets?































