Uttam Sugar Mills submits FY26 sustainability report to exchanges
- Uttam Sugar Mills filed its FY26 BRSR report with stock exchanges on August 24, 2026
- Total energy consumption fell to 606,943.86 GJ, fully sourced from renewables
- Groundwater withdrawal rose 18% YoY to 463,954 kilolitres despite zero-extraction claims for sugar units
- Permanent employee turnover rate dropped to 6.66% from 8.17% in the prior year
- No regulatory fines or penalties were recorded during the financial year
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Uttam Sugar Mills filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY26 with the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd and BSE Limited on August 24, 2026. The disclosure covers environmental performance, employee welfare, and governance metrics.
The company operates four plants across Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Its business activities account for 73.92% turnover from sugar production, 23.36% from distillery and allied products, and 2.72% from power generation. Exports contributed nil percentage to total turnover during the period.
Environmental Performance
Uttam Sugar Mills reported total energy consumption of 606,943.86 GJ in FY26, down from 704,377.49 GJ in FY25. All energy was sourced from renewable sources, primarily bagasse and slop. Total water withdrawal increased to 463,954 kilolitres from 393,528 kilolitres in the prior year, entirely sourced from groundwater.
The company implemented Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) processes at all distilleries. Total waste generated fell to 803.40 metric tonnes from 1,031.43 metric tonnes in FY25. Of this, 364 metric tonnes were recycled.
| Metric | FY26 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Energy Consumption (GJ) | 606,943.86 | 704,377.49 |
| Water Withdrawal (kilolitres) | 463,954.00 | 393,528.00 |
| Total Waste Generated (tonnes) | 803.40 | 1,031.43 |
Social Metrics
As of March 31, 2026, the company employed 504 permanent employees and 2,693 workers. Female representation among permanent employees stood at 2.38%. The permanent employee turnover rate declined to 6.66% in FY26 from 8.17% in FY25. Training coverage reached 88.31% of employees and 82.45% of workers.
Governance and Compliance
The report highlights no monetary or non-monetary penalties paid to regulators during FY26. Related-party purchases constituted 2.19% of total purchases, up from 0.25% in FY25. Sales to related parties were 0.64% of total sales. The company maintains a Code of Conduct and Whistle Blower Policy but does not have a dedicated anti-corruption policy or ESG committee.
What the Numbers Show
A notable divergence exists between water withdrawal trends and operational claims. While the company states it operates with "zero ground water extraction" at sugar units, total groundwater withdrawal rose by approximately 18% year-on-year to 463,954 kilolitres. This suggests increased reliance on groundwater sources, potentially linked to distillery operations or other non-sugar manufacturing processes not covered by the zero-extraction claim.
Historical Stock Returns for Uttam Sugar Mills
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.32% | -12.82% | -5.14% | +31.19% | -5.40% | +30.85% |
How will the 18% year-on-year increase in groundwater withdrawal impact Uttam Sugar Mills' regulatory compliance and long-term sustainability ratings, given the discrepancy with their 'zero groundwater extraction' claims for sugar units?
What specific strategies is the company planning to implement to address the low female representation (2.38%) among permanent employees and improve gender diversity in the coming fiscal years?
Given the absence of a dedicated ESG committee and anti-corruption policy, does management intend to establish these governance structures to meet evolving SEBI BRSR disclosure requirements?
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