JSW Cement Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26, disclosing its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance and material risks. The report, which forms part of the Integrated Annual Report, has undergone reasonable assurance by Bureau Veritas (India) Pvt. Ltd. The company identified climate change as a primary material risk, citing regulatory pressures and evolving market preferences toward low-carbon products as potential financial implications. To mitigate this, JSW Cement is targeting net-zero concrete by 2050 and has expanded its clean energy portfolio from 21.5% to 24% in FY26.

The filing was made pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The reporting boundary is consolidated, inclusive of subsidiaries Shiva Cement and JSW Green Cement Private Limited. The company reported a paid-up capital of ₹13,63,36,49,360 and stated that it does not export any products, with exports contributing 0% to total turnover.

Operational and Workforce Overview

JSW Cement operates 36 plants and 17 offices nationally, serving 24 states. The company’s product portfolio is dominated by Clinker and Cement, which accounts for 58.5% of total turnover, followed by GGBS at 33%. The workforce comprises 1,848 permanent employees and 2,710 workers. Women represent 5.46% of the permanent employee workforce and 6.20% of the worker workforce. The Board of Directors includes 13 members, with female representation at 15.38%.

Material Risks and Governance

The BRSR outlines several material issues, including climate change, human rights, biodiversity loss, and data privacy. Cybersecurity is flagged as a risk due to the potential for regulatory penalties and reputational harm. The company has established an enterprise-grade cybersecurity framework to address these concerns. Governance oversight is provided by the Board’s Sustainability Committee, which meets biannually to review sustainability and climate-related risks. The committee is chaired by an Independent Director.

Financial and Social Disclosures

The report details that 100% of inputs were sourced sustainably based on compliance with the suppliers' code of conduct. The company reported spending on well-being measures for employees and workers, though specific figures were not disclosed in the filing. JSW Cement also confirmed that it has zero liquid discharge systems at all unit locations and utilizes waste heat recovery systems. The company received a monetary penalty of ₹13,77,62,680 from the Additional Commissioner, CGST & C.X. Haldia Commissionerate for alleged suppression and excess Input Tax Credit claimed, against which no appeal has been preferred.

The Independent Assurance Statement by Bureau Veritas confirms that the BRSR Core parameters for FY 2025-26 are prepared in all material respects in line with applicable criteria. The assurance engagement covered operations in India, including subsidiaries, for the period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.

JSW Cement Limited has fixed Friday, July 10, 2026, as the record date to determine eligible shareholders entitled to receive dividend on equity shares for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. This corporate action will define the shareholders who will benefit from the payout, impacting those holding the stock on the specified date.

The announcement was made pursuant to Regulation 42 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The regulation mandates companies to inform the stock exchanges about the record date for corporate actions such as dividend payments.

The filing was submitted to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. JSW Cement is listed on both exchanges with the scrip code 544480 on the BSE and the symbol JSWCEMENT on the NSE.