Laurus Labs files BRSR for FY26 with exports at 62.14%
Laurus Labs filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY26, prepared on a standalone basis with limited assurance from M/s Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP. The company reported exports constituting 62.14% of total turnover, with operations across 10 national locations. The report highlights a workforce of 7,059 permanent employees and 6,773 workers, zero regulatory fines, and significant environmental metrics including total energy consumption of 49,80,653 GJ and waste recovery of 43,056 metric tonnes.

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Laurus Labs Limited filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26 (FY26) on June 8, 2026. The report, prepared on a standalone basis, outlines the company's adherence to the National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC) and details its performance across environmental, social, and governance parameters. M/s Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP provided limited assurance on the BRSR Core indicators.
Operational Overview
The company reported a paid-up capital of ₹107,97,13,164. Operations are spread across 10 locations nationally, comprising 8 plants and 2 offices, with no international operational locations. Laurus Labs serves markets in 20 states nationally and 61 countries internationally. Exports contributed significantly to the business, accounting for 62.14% of the total turnover during the year.
Workforce and Governance
As of the end of FY26, the company had 7,059 permanent employees and 6,773 workers. The workforce included 627 female employees and 79 female workers. Women held 20% of the seats on the Board of Directors. The turnover rate for permanent employees improved to 10% in FY26 from 17% in the previous year. The company reported zero instances of sexual harassment, discrimination, or child labour, and no fines or penalties were imposed by regulators during the year.
Environmental Performance
Laurus Labs reported a total energy consumption of 49,80,653 GJ in FY26, with 1,17,375 GJ sourced from renewable energy. The total Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions stood at 5,67,596 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent. Water withdrawal totaled 16,63,049 kilolitres, entirely from third-party sources, while water consumption was 10,46,969 kilolitres. The company generated 60,292 metric tonnes of waste, of which 43,056 metric tonnes were recovered through recycling or other recovery operations.
Key Environmental Metrics
| Parameter | FY26 (Current Financial Year) | FY25 (Previous Financial Year) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Energy Consumed | 49,80,653 GJ | 34,62,897 GJ |
| Renewable Energy Consumption | 1,17,375 GJ | 1,14,524 GJ |
| Total GHG Emissions (Scope 1 & 2) | 5,67,596 Metric Tonnes CO2e | 4,97,358 Metric Tonnes CO2e |
| Water Withdrawal | 16,63,049 Kilolitres | 15,68,994 Kilolitres |
| Total Waste Generated | 60,292 Metric Tonnes | 53,734 Metric Tonnes |
| Waste Recycled/Recovered | 43,056 Metric Tonnes | 35,689 Metric Tonnes |
Safety and Social Impact
The company maintained a strong safety record, reporting zero fatalities, zero lost time injuries, and zero recordable work-related injuries for both employees and workers. All units are certified with ISO 45001:2018 for occupational health and safety management. Laurus Labs spent significantly on employee well-being, covering 100% of permanent employees under health and accident insurance. The company also assessed 65% of its key value chain partners for sustainability and environmental impact during the year.
Historical Stock Returns for Laurus Labs
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.37% | -0.25% | +13.23% | +36.57% | +108.69% | +125.69% |
How will Laurus Labs manage the rising environmental footprint given the significant increase in energy consumption and GHG emissions compared to the previous year?
What specific strategies will the company implement to increase the proportion of renewable energy usage, which currently accounts for a small fraction of total consumption?
With exports comprising over 60% of turnover, how might global sustainability regulations impact the company's future operational costs and market access?


































