Pidilite Industries Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26 with the stock exchanges. The report, which forms an integral part of the Annual Report, provides a comprehensive overview of the company's performance against Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. M/s. KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP provided reasonable assurance for the BRSR Core attributes.

The company reported that renewable energy, comprising both electrical and thermal sources, accounted for approximately 53% of the total energy consumed across its manufacturing facilities as of March 2026. Pidilite operates 33 manufacturing plants and 9 offices nationally, with 5 international offices. The disclosures are made on a standalone basis, excluding certain sites not within the operational control of the company.

Environmental Performance

Pidilite’s environmental initiatives focus on reducing freshwater and energy use, controlling greenhouse gas emissions, and managing waste. The company reported a total Scope 1 emission of 7,566 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent and Scope 2 emissions of 36,662 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent for FY 2025-26. The total energy consumed was 6,32,167 Giga Joules, with an energy intensity of 0.63 Giga Joules per Metric Ton of production.

Water withdrawal totalled 9,26,643 kilolitres, with a consumption intensity of 0.93 KL per Metric Ton of production. The company has implemented Zero Liquid Discharge mechanisms at 23 of its 33 manufacturing facilities. Regarding waste management, the company generated 21,682.99 metric tonnes of total waste, of which 16,816.62 metric tonnes were recovered through recycling or reuse.

Social and Governance Disclosures

The company’s workforce comprised 10,387 permanent employees and 4,228 workers as of the end of the financial year. Women represented 5% of the total employees and 8% of the total workers. The Board of Directors consists of 16 members, including one female director. The company reported one fatality among workers during the year and a Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) of 0.13 for workers.

Pidilite confirmed compliance with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, achieving 100% collection of plastic packaging waste introduced into the market. The company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives covered areas such as education, women’s empowerment, skill building, agriculture, water conservation, and sanitation.

Pidilite Industries has received an Order-in-Appeal confirming a penalty of ₹39,98,741 for FY 2018-19 under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act. The order, dated June 30, 2026, was issued by the Deputy Commissioner of State Tax, Appeal, in Mumbai. The penalty was initially imposed via an Order-in-Original dated April 16, 2024.

The company is currently reviewing the order and evaluating the next steps, including the possibility of exercising its right to appeal to the highest authority permitted by law. Pidilite Industries stated that there is no material impact on its financials, operations, or other activities as a result of this order.

Details of the Order

The disclosure regarding the penalty was submitted to the stock exchanges on July 2, 2026. The following table summarizes the key details of the regulatory order:

The company confirmed that the intimation is being filed at the earliest opportunity after examining the order and ascertaining the full facts. This information is also available on the company's website.