Va Tech Wabag filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY 2025-26, disclosing significant progress in its environmental and social performance metrics. The company reported achieving a 32% water-positive impact against a 2030 target of 50%, while its carbon emission reduction reached 50%, significantly exceeding the 20% target set for that period. The filing, submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India and BSE Limited, outlines the company's adherence to SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Environmental Performance and Operational Impact

The BRSR details the company's operational scale and environmental stewardship initiatives. During FY 2025-26, Va Tech Wabag’s water and wastewater treatment solutions treated approximately 6,93,070 million liters of wastewater, preventing more than 1,00,000 tonnes of pollutants from entering natural water bodies. The company also planted 7,500 native saplings to support terrestrial ecosystems. In terms of energy, the total energy consumed was 2,28,22,408 MJ, with 58,22,036 MJ sourced from renewable energy and 1,70,00,372 MJ from non-renewable sources. The company reported a Scope 1 and Scope 2 emission intensity of 0.06 tCO2e/Mn-INR.

Social Initiatives and Workforce Development

The company focused on strengthening its human capital through various skilling and development programs. Va Tech Wabag onboarded 186 trainees from 11 leading institutions across India, spanning Graduate Engineer Trainees (GETs), Management Trainees (MTs), and Diploma Engineer Trainees (DETs). Additionally, 168 apprentices were enrolled and trained under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). The workforce comprised 1,343 employees and 169 workers as of the end of the financial year. The company also reported a gender diversity ratio of 34.62% female and 65.38% male for its recent onboarding cohort.

Governance and Compliance

Governance structures were reinforced with the Board-level Sustainability Committee overseeing ESG performance. The report confirmed 100% compliance with SEBI’s regulatory requirements, including all applicable amendments and industry standards. Independent assessments were conducted by KBS Certification Services Limited for water, energy, and emissions, while Bureau Veritas assessed specific principles. The company maintained robust grievance redressal mechanisms for employees, workers, and communities, with no material non-compliances reported during the year.

Key Financial and Operational Metrics

The BRSR provided detailed disclosures on the company's financial and operational parameters. The turnover for the period was INR 32,47,76,11,556, and the net worth stood at INR 21,08,20,00,000. The company’s operations spanned 87 national locations and 32 international locations, serving 16 states in India and 25 countries internationally. Exports contributed 43% to the total turnover. The report also highlighted that 28% of inputs were sourced from suppliers following sustainability practices, aligning with the company’s goal of building a sustainable vendor ecosystem.

VA Tech Wabag Limited has fixed Friday, July 17, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for a final dividend of ₹5 per equity share of face value ₹2 each for FY 2025-26. The dividend, recommended by the Board on May 21, 2026, is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM). The company has requested members submit necessary documents for claiming Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) exemptions by Monday, July 20, 2026.

The 31st AGM will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 4:30 P.M. IST via video conferencing or other audio-visual means. The meeting will be conducted in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, along with relevant circulars from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

E-Voting and AGM Schedule

The notice convening the 31st AGM and the Annual Report for FY 2025-26 will be sent electronically to members with registered email addresses. These documents are also available on the company’s website at www.wabag.com , the websites of BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, and the NSDL e-voting portal.

Members can attend the AGM through the video conferencing facility provided by National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL). Detailed instructions for joining the meeting are included in the AGM notice. Members attending via this mode will be counted for the purpose of quorum under Section 103 of the Companies Act, 2013.

The company has provided remote e-voting facilities for members to cast their votes on the resolutions set forth in the notice. Members holding shares in dematerialized form must contact their Depository Participants, while those holding physical shares should reach out to Cameo Corporate Services Limited for assistance regarding e-voting credentials or meeting participation.