Orient Cement files BRSR for FY26, reports 1.2x water positivity
Orient Cement Limited filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY26, reporting a 1.2x water-positive status and a 41% share of green power. The company disclosed total energy consumption of 19,242,683 GJ, with Scope 1 emissions at 4,010,106 tonnes CO2. The report, assured by SGS India Private Limited, also noted a ₹ 1,34,000 penalty paid to BSE Limited for regulatory non-compliance.

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Orient Cement Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26 with BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The filing, submitted pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, outlines the company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. The report has been assured by SGS India Private Limited under the Limited Assurance engagement as per ISAE 3000 (revised) and ISAE 3410 standards.
The company reported a total energy consumption of 19,242,683 Giga Joules (GJ) for FY26, with 1,953,997 GJ sourced from renewable energy. Energy intensity per rupee of turnover stood at 0.00069 GJ/₹. Regarding greenhouse gas emissions, Orient Cement disclosed total Scope 1 emissions of 4,010,106 tonnes of CO2 and Scope 2 emissions of 23,890 tonnes of CO2. The combined emission intensity was recorded at 644 kg CO2 per tonne of cementitious material.
Environmental Performance
The company achieved a water-positive status, with total water withdrawal for production at 986,591 kilolitres. Water intensity per rupee of turnover was reported at 0.035 litres. Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) mechanisms are implemented at all plant locations. In terms of air emissions, the company reported 2,460 tonnes of NOx, 61 tonnes of SOx, and 236 tonnes of particulate matter. The total waste generated amounted to 125,100.5 metric tonnes, with 125,100 metric tonnes recovered through recycling.
Social and Governance Metrics
Orient Cement employed a total of 577 permanent employees and 493 workers as of the end of FY26. The workforce included 16 female employees and 25 female workers. The company reported spending 0.25% of its total revenue on well-being measures for employees and workers. Safety data indicated a Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) of 0.53 for employees and 1.07 for workers. There were no fatalities reported during the year.
The company identified Ambuja Cements Limited as its holding company with a 72.66% shareholding. The Board of Directors comprises six members, with one female director representing 16.67% of the board. The report also highlighted that the company received a monetary penalty of ₹ 1,34,000 from BSE Limited for non-compliance with Regulation 17(1A) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, which has been paid.
Key Financial and Operational Data
| Parameter | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Energy Consumed (GJ) | 19,242,683 | 13,112,100 |
| Renewable Energy Consumed (GJ) | 1,953,997 | 1,659,740 |
| Total Scope 1 Emissions (tonnes CO2) | 4,010,106 | 3,451,629 |
| Total Scope 2 Emissions (tonnes CO2) | 23,890 | 22,038 |
| Water Withdrawal (KL) | 986,591 | 1,135,297 |
| Total Waste Generated (MT) | 125,100.5 | 601.69 |
| Permanent Employees | 577 | 838 |
| Permanent Workers | 487 | 266 |
Historical Stock Returns for Orient Cement
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.35% | +5.16% | -4.36% | -16.35% | -59.65% | -4.36% |
How will Orient Cement address the significant surge in total energy consumption and Scope 1 emissions given the rising pressure for decarbonization?
What specific strategies will be implemented to increase the proportion of renewable energy beyond the current ~10% share of total consumption?
Will the company maintain its water-positive status and Zero Liquid Discharge mechanisms as it scales operations to match the increased production levels?


































