Restaurant Brands Asia Limited Releases Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY2025-26
Restaurant Brands Asia Limited submitted its BRSR for FY2025-26, reporting operations across 581 restaurants in 29 national locations, a total workforce of 12,372 employees with 37% women representation, and 83 differently-abled employees. The company reported total non-renewable energy consumption of 6,13,335.14 GJ, total water withdrawal of 7,94,065.73 kilolitres, Scope 1 emissions of 10,845.67 MT CO2 equivalent, and Scope 2 emissions of 76,241.60 MT CO2 equivalent for the year. Turnover stood at ₹22,717.23 Million with a net worth of ₹21,093.31 Million, and the company invested ₹33 crore in energy efficiency initiatives while successfully completing its EPR targets for FY 2025-26.

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Restaurant Brands Asia Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 34 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The report is prepared on a standalone basis and covers the company's operations across India, with subsidiary companies located in Indonesia. The BRSR is also available on the company's website at www.burgerking.in .
Company Overview and Operations
Restaurant Brands Asia Limited, formerly known as Burger King India Limited (CIN: L55204MH2013FLC249986), is a fast-growing Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) chain in India with its registered office at 2nd Floor, ABR Emerald, Plot No. D-8, Street No. 16, MIDC, Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400 093. The company's paid-up capital stood at ₹5,82,87,62,870/- as at March 31, 2026. The company reported a turnover of ₹22,717.23 Million and a net worth of ₹21,093.31 Million for the reporting period.
As at March 31, 2026, the company operated across the following locations:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| National Restaurants: | 581 (includes 5 sub-franchisee restaurants) |
| National Offices: | 6 |
| Total National Locations: | 587 |
| States and Union Territories: | 29 (25 States and 4 Union Territories) |
| International Presence: | Indonesia (subsidiary companies) |
| Export Contribution: | Nil |
Food and beverage service activities (NIC Division 56) accounted for 98.95% of total turnover, with all inputs sourced directly from within India (100%) and 2% directly from MSMEs/small producers in both FY 2025-26 and FY 2024-25.
Workforce and Employee Well-being
The company's total workforce as at the end of FY 2025-26 comprised 12,372 employees. Women represented approximately 37% of the total workforce. The company employed 83 differently-abled team members under its Taare Humare initiative, which provides employment opportunities to individuals with speech and hearing impairments.
| Workforce Category: | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent Employees: | 10,620 | 6,660 (62.71%) | 3,960 (37.29%) |
| Other than Permanent Employees: | 1,752 | 1,208 (68.95%) | 544 (31.05%) |
| Total Employees: | 12,372 | 7,868 (63.60%) | 4,504 (36.40%) |
| Differently Abled (Permanent): | 83 | 58 (69.88%) | 25 (30.12%) |
Employee turnover rates for permanent employees over the past three financial years are as follows:
| Period: | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025-26: | 95.7 | 64.6 | 84.1 |
| FY 2024-25: | 108.84 | 72.62 | 97.06 |
| FY 2023-24: | 124.88 | 88.39 | 113.45 |
All 10,620 permanent employees were covered under health insurance and accident insurance (100%). The cost incurred on well-being measures as a percentage of total revenue was 0.23% in FY 2025-26, compared to 0.26% in FY 2024-25. Gross wages paid to females as a percentage of total wages stood at 28.88% in FY 2025-26, up from 26.40% in FY 2024-25.
Environmental Performance
The company's energy consumption was entirely from non-renewable sources during FY 2025-26. Key environmental metrics are summarised below:
| Environmental Metric: | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Electricity Consumption (non-renewable) GJ: | 3,86,577.13 | 3,30,901.79 |
| Total Fuel Consumption (non-renewable) GJ: | 6,384.68 | 4,265.36 |
| Energy via Other Sources (non-renewable) GJ: | 2,20,373.32 | 2,49,688.03 |
| Total Energy Consumed (non-renewable) GJ: | 6,13,335.14 | 5,84,855.18 |
| Energy Intensity (GJ/Average No. of Stores): | 1,153.47 | 1,247.15 |
| Total Water Withdrawal (kilolitres): | 7,94,065.73 | 7,50,444.20 |
| Total Water Discharged (kilolitres): | 7,74,677.11 | 7,38,425.75 |
| Water Intensity (per store): | 1,493.36 | 1,600.71 |
| Scope 1 Emissions (MT CO2 equivalent): | 10,845.67 | 12,175.51 |
| Scope 2 Emissions (MT CO2 equivalent): | 76,241.60 | 65,812.69 |
| Combined Scope 1 & 2 Intensity (per store): | 163.78 | 166.35 |
All water withdrawal was sourced from third parties. The company has invested ₹33 crore towards energy efficiency initiatives, contributing to improved energy efficiency and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Solar systems have been implemented at eight stores under the company's sustainability initiative.
Waste Management
| Waste Category: | FY 2025-26 (MT) | FY 2024-25 (MT) |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic Waste: | 249 | 168 |
| E-waste: | 0.15 | 0.20 |
| Other Non-hazardous Waste (Food Waste): | 676.734 | 535.778 |
| Total Waste Generated: | 925.884 | 703.978 |
| Waste Intensity (per store): | 1.49 | 1.50 |
Plastic waste is recycled through the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programme; the company has successfully completed its EPR target for FY 2025-26. Sustainable sourcing by the company stood at approximately 18.16%, which includes RSPO-certified palm oil used directly or indirectly in India.
Governance, Ethics, and Stakeholder Engagement
The company's BRSR policies cover all nine NGRBC Principles and have been approved by the Board. No monetary or non-monetary penalties, fines, or punishments were recorded during FY 2025-26. No disciplinary actions were taken against any Directors, KMPs, or employees for bribery or corruption charges in either FY 2025-26 or FY 2024-25.
| Governance Metric: | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Days of Accounts Payables: | 38.43 | 43.52 |
| Investments in related parties (% of total investments): | 89.20% | 98.16% |
| Loans & advances to related parties (% of total): | 99.89% | 99.95% |
| Capex in environment/social impact technologies (%): | 10.88% | 0.86% |
The company received 2,64,666 customer complaints in FY 2025-26 (compared to 1,16,249 in FY 2024-25), the majority pertaining to ordering inaccuracies and food product experience, all of which were addressed and resolved with nil pending at year-end. A total of 11 POSH complaints were filed during FY 2025-26 (15 in FY 2024-25), of which 7 were upheld (10 in FY 2024-25). The company facilitated the collection of ₹23.34 lakhs from customers, which was donated in its entirety to the Army Central Welfare Fund.
Material ESG Issues
The company has identified 14 material responsible business conduct issues. Key risks and opportunities include:
- Risks: Food Safety, Cyber Security, Climate Change, Supply Chain sustainability, Employee Well-being, Regulatory Compliance, Social Media, and Utility Supply (LPG and PNG)
- Opportunities: Waste Management, Diversity & Inclusion, Employee Health & Safety, Human Capital Development, Governance, and Renewable Power
Mr. Rajeev Varman (DIN: 03576356), Whole-time Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, is the highest authority responsible for implementation and oversight of the Business Responsibility policies and decisions on all sustainability-related issues. The company is affiliated with two national trade and industry associations: the Retail Association of India and the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI).
Historical Stock Returns for Restaurant Brand Asia (Burger King)
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +6.18% | +8.59% | -10.63% | +10.67% | -13.09% | -61.93% |
How will Restaurant Brands Asia's current reliance on 100% non-renewable energy impact its operational costs and regulatory compliance as India tightens carbon emission standards for large corporates?
Given the significant spike in customer complaints from ~1.16 lakh to ~2.65 lakh, what strategic changes is the company implementing in its digital ordering infrastructure or supply chain to prevent further escalation?
With Scope 2 emissions rising sharply despite improved energy intensity, what specific timeline has the company set for transitioning its electricity mix to renewable sources beyond the pilot solar installations at eight stores?


































