UltraTech Cement files FY26 sustainability report with exchanges
UltraTech Cement Limited filed its FY26 Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report with Indian stock exchanges on July 24, 2026. The consolidated report details operational scale, workforce demographics, and environmental metrics including energy use and GHG emissions. Independent assurance was provided by TUV SUD South Asia Private Limited.

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ultratech cement has submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, to the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The disclosure, filed on July 24, 2026, provides stakeholders with consolidated data on the company’s environmental, social, and governance performance, covering operations across its manufacturing units and offices in India and internationally.
The submission was made in compliance with Regulation 34(2)(f) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Dhiraj Kapoor, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, signed the communication addressed to the Corporate Relationship Department of BSE Limited and the Listing Department of NSE. The report forms part of the company’s Integrated and Sustainability Report 2025-26 and is also available on the company’s website for public access.
Operational and Workforce Metrics
The report outlines the scale of UltraTech’s operations, which include 34 integrated cement units, 30 grinding units, and 465 ready-mix concrete units across India, alongside seven international facilities. As of the end of FY26, the entity employed a total of 30,621 employees and engaged 64,869 workers. Women constituted 6% of total employees and 2% of total workers. The turnover rate for permanent employees stood at 10.9% in FY26, compared to 9.78% in the previous fiscal year.
| Category | Total Employees | Total Workers | Female Share (Employees) | Female Share (Workers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025-26 | 30,621 | 64,869 | 6% | 2% |
| FY 2024-25 | 28,584 | 61,583 | 5% | 2% |
Environmental Disclosures
UltraTech reported a total energy consumption of 3,88,359.58 TJ in FY26, with renewable sources contributing 13,162.63 TJ. The company’s total water withdrawal amounted to 3,15,29,832 kilolitres, while total water consumption was recorded at 3,14,08,053 kilolitres. The entity maintains a zero liquid discharge mechanism at 100% of its cement manufacturing units and bulk terminals.
Greenhouse gas emissions disclosures show total Scope 1 emissions at 8,88,84,246 metric tonnes of CO₂ equivalent and Scope 2 emissions at 20,40,172 metric tonnes of CO₂ equivalent. The combined emission intensity per rupee of turnover was 0.103 kg CO₂/₹. The company continues to pursue Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) validated goals to reduce Scope 1 emissions intensity by 27% and Scope 2 by 69% by 2032 from a 2017 base year.
Governance and Assurance
The Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report underwent reasonable assurance for core indicators by TUV SUD South Asia Private Limited. The company’s Risk Management and Sustainability Committee, comprising independent directors Anjani Kumar Agrawal and V. Chandrasekaran, Managing Director K. C. Jhanwar, and Chief Financial Officer Atul Daga, oversees sustainability-related decision-making. No monetary penalties or fines were paid to regulatory or judicial institutions during the financial year.
Historical Stock Returns for UltraTech Cement
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.76% | +0.40% | +4.52% | -4.45% | -4.48% | +57.78% |
How will UltraTech Cement's 27% Scope 1 emission reduction target by 2032 impact its capital expenditure on green technologies and alternative fuels?
What strategies is UltraTech employing to address the rising employee turnover rate from 9.78% to 10.9% in FY26?
Given the low female representation (6% employees, 2% workers), what specific diversity initiatives are planned to improve gender balance in the workforce over the next fiscal year?

































