Torrent Power files BRSR for FY26, cuts emissions
Torrent Power filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26, reporting a 0.64 million metric tonne reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions. The report details ESG performance, including 75.10% of capex directed to environmental and social technologies, and assurance provided by Grant Thornton Bharat LLP.

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Torrent Power has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY 2025-26, reporting a reduction of 0.64 million metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The Company achieved this reduction through renewable energy expansion and energy conservation measures, while 75.10% of its capital expenditure was invested in technologies to improve environmental and social impacts. The report, assured by Grant Thornton Bharat LLP, forms part of the Integrated Annual Report for the year ended March 31, 2026.
ESG Performance and Assurance
The BRSR covers the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. Grant Thornton Bharat LLP provided reasonable assurance for the core attributes of the report and limited assurance for other indicators. The Company identified material sustainability topics through a Double Materiality Assessment, including climate adaptation strategy and energy management, which it classified as opportunities and risks respectively. The CSR & Sustainability Committee reviews progress against these strategic commitments.
Environmental Metrics
Total energy consumed from renewable sources was 13,505 Giga Joules (GJ), while energy from non-renewable sources stood at 5,69,82,580 GJ. The Company achieved Zero Liquid Discharge across 100% of its generation units. Air emissions included 5,624 MT of NOx and 18,324 MT of SOx. The total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions were 12.01 million metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent. The Company also commissioned a 2.4 MW solar plant at SUGEN and facilitated 245.82 MW of rooftop solar under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana.
Social and Governance Highlights
The Company reported 8,304 permanent employees and 16,277 workers. Women comprised 22.22% of the Board of Directors. The Company spent 0.11% of its total revenue on employee and worker well-being measures. There were no fatalities reported during the year, and the Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) was 0.13. The Company maintained an anti-corruption policy and conducted 701 training programmes for employees on various principles, achieving 74% coverage for workers.
Stakeholder Engagement
Torrent Power engaged with key stakeholder groups including shareholders, government regulators, employees, suppliers, customers, and communities. The Company addressed 53 customer complaints, with 25 pending at the close of the year. It also received 84 complaints from shareholders, with 57 pending resolution. The Company follows ISO 27001:2022 standards for cybersecurity and data privacy.
Source: https://lodr-files.dhan.co/lodr-inputs/Company/INE813H01021/6ad30ca3-f236-4d4b-a1f9-98be6d2dbc85.pdf
Historical Stock Returns for Torrent Power
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.79% | +2.81% | +3.55% | +6.98% | +2.53% | +204.10% |
How will Torrent Power maintain its emissions reduction trajectory as total capacity grows, given the significant disparity between renewable and non-renewable energy consumption?
What specific targets has the company set for the upcoming fiscal year to increase the percentage of capital expenditure directed specifically toward low-carbon technologies?
With 57 shareholder complaints pending resolution, what governance mechanisms will be implemented to improve stakeholder communication and transparency?































