ITC ESG score slips to 67 in FY26 per ESG Risk Assessments
ITC Limited's ESG Score dropped by one point to 67 (Strong) in FY25-26, as rated by ESG Risk Assessments & Insights Limited. The agency did not provide detailed methodology. The disclosure complies with SEBI Regulation 30.
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ITC Limited received an ESG Score of 67, categorized as 'Strong', from ESG Risk Assessments & Insights Limited for the financial year 2025-26. The score reflects a marginal decline of one point compared to the previous financial year, FY24-25. The disclosure was made on July 29, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The rating provider, a SEBI registered ESG Rating Provider, based its assessment on data pertaining to FY25-26. While the summary report indicates the downward movement in the score, the detailed methodology used to arrive at the figure was not shared with ITC Limited.
ESG Rating Details
The following table outlines the key details of the ESG assessment:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Rating Agency | ESG Risk Assessments & Insights Limited |
| ESG Score | 67 |
| Rating Category | Strong |
| Period Covered | FY25-26 |
| Change vs Prior Year | -1 point |
Regulatory Compliance and Disclosure
R. K. Singhi, Executive Vice President and Company Secretary at ITC Limited, signed the intimation letter addressed to the Listing Department of the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd and the Department of Corporate Services at BSE Ltd. The company also circulated the disclosure to the Securities Exchange Commission in Washington DC and Societe de la Bourse de Luxembourg.
What the Numbers Show
The single-point decline to 67 suggests a tightening in the company's ESG performance metrics relative to the prior year, though the 'Strong' categorization remains intact. The lack of disclosed methodology limits granular analysis of specific environmental, social, or governance factors driving the change. Investors should monitor future disclosures for trends in this score, as it serves as an external benchmark for the company's sustainability practices against regulatory expectations under SEBI's LODR framework.
Historical Stock Returns for ITC
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.56% | +1.87% | -1.53% | -10.87% | -30.17% | +44.71% |
Which specific environmental, social, or governance metrics likely contributed to the one-point decline in ITC's ESG score for FY25-26?
How might this marginal decrease in ESG rating impact ITC's eligibility for green financing or inclusion in specific sustainability-focused investment indices?
What corrective measures is ITC planning to implement to reverse the downward trend and improve its ESG score in the upcoming financial year?
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