Sutlej Textiles and Industries Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for the financial year 2025-26, disclosing a reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity alongside expanded sustainability initiatives. The company reported a total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emission intensity of 2.85 TCO2e per tonne of production, compared to 4.49 TCO2e per tonne in the previous year, driven by refined methodology including fabric production data and efficiency measures.

The filing details the company's environmental performance, including total energy consumption and waste management metrics. Sutlej Textiles reported total waste generated of 18,200.35 metric tonnes, with 16,650.74 metric tonnes recovered through recycling, reusing, or other recovery operations. The company operates three fully operational Zero Liquid Discharge plants with capacities of 1,150 KLD, 1,370 KLD, and 3,000 KLD, facilitating the recycling of 18,53,188 KL of water during the year.

Operational and Workforce Metrics

The company’s operations span five plants and eight offices nationally, with a total workforce of 15,491 comprising 1,481 employees and 14,010 workers. Women constitute 5.34% of the employee workforce and 20.80% of the worker workforce. The report indicates that 100% of permanent employees and workers are covered by Provident Fund and Gratuity benefits, while 100% of eligible personnel are covered under the Employees' State Insurance scheme.

Sustainability Targets and Governance

Sutlej Textiles has established specific ESG targets with defined timelines, aiming to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emission intensity by at least 30% from the FY 2024-25 baseline by FY 2029-30. The company also targets achieving 40% renewable energy share by FY 2028-29 and 100% biofuel-based boiler operations by FY 2029-30. Governance oversight is provided by the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of the Board, comprising Ms. Deepa Kapoor, Shri Rohit Dhoot, and Shri Sameer Kaji.

Financial and Market Overview

The company’s paid-up capital stands at Rs. 16,38,28,620. It serves 11 states nationally and 63 countries internationally, with exports contributing 35% to the total turnover. The primary business activities include the manufacturing and trading of cotton, synthetic, and blended yarns, which account for 76.4% of the turnover, followed by Recycled Polyester Staple Fibre at 13.02%.

SIL Investments Limited has confirmed that it, along with persons acting in concert, did not create any encumbrance on the shares of Sutlej Textiles and Industries Limited during the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The declaration, submitted to the stock exchanges on April 7, 2026, ensures compliance with Regulation 31(4) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.

The disclosure explicitly states that no direct or indirect encumbrance was made on the shares other than those previously disclosed to the exchanges and the company. This regulatory filing provides transparency regarding the holding status of the shares during FY26.

The communication was addressed to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. A copy of the declaration was also forwarded to the Audit Committee of Sutlej Textiles and Industries .

Key Disclosure Details

The document was signed by Lokesh Ashwin Gandhi, Company Secretary of SIL Investments Limited, on behalf of the entity.