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Contents
About the Company 3
About the ESG Data Book 3
Scope & Boundary 3
Governance & Economic 4
Corporate Governance 4
Materiality 4
Business Ethics 6 Policy Influence 6 Supply Chain Management 7 Information Security/ Cybersecurity & System Availability 8 Environment 10 Environmental Policy and Management 10 Emissions 11 Resource Efficiency and Circularity 12 Waste 12 Water 12 Exposure to Water Stressed Areas 14 Climate Strategy 14 Product Stewardship 18 Climate Advocacy and Industry Engagement 20 Biodiversity 22 Social 25 Labour Practice indicator 25 Human Rights 27 Human Capital Development 28 Talent Attraction and Retention 29 Occupational Health and Safety 31 Customer Satisfaction Measurement 31 Reference 32 About the CompanyGrasim, a flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group (ABG), is one of the leading diversified companies in India. With strong presence across key sectors, our multi-business portfolio strengthens our competitive edge, builds resilience, and drives innovation. Guided by a commitment to sustainable and responsible growth, we continue to contribute meaningfully to India's growth story, today and into the future.
Our Businesses
Cellulosic Fibres
Cellulosic Fashion Yarn (CFY)
Cellulosic Staple Fibre (CSF)
Chemicals
Caustic Soda Chlorine Derivatives Specialty Chemicals
Building Materials
Cement Decorative Paints B2B E-commerce
Financial Services
NBFC
Housing Finance
Investing and Insurance
Other Businesses
Textiles Renewables Insulators
The company reported consolidated net revenue of ₹1,48,478 Cr. and EBITDA of ₹20,023 Cr. in FY 2025.
About the ESG Data BookGrasim Industries Limited is pleased to present the Company's ESG Data Book for Financial Year 2024-25.
Annually, Grasim reveals its significant financial and sustainability disclosures, as well as its performance and accomplishments, using a comprehensive annual report encompassing the Global Reporting Initiative's (GRI) index and Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR). This ESG data book is an extension of our Integrated Report FY 2024-25 with additional disclosures aligned to global reporting frameworks.
Scope & BoundaryThe ESG Data Book is compiled to showcase the ESG performance of Grasim and its prominent subsidiary, Ultratech Cement Limited, encompassing over 75% of the total revenue. Grasim has released its Integrated Annual Report, detailing the ESG performance of the company on a standalone basis. Similarly, separate Integrated Report is published by UltraTech Cement. Both Grasim & UltraTech are listed entities, the governance and economic disclosures are reported on a standalone basis for Grasim. Likewise, Ultratech provides its disclosures separately in its Integrated Report.
Governance & Economic Corporate GovernanceAs mentioned in the corporate governance section of Integrated Annual Report FY 2024-25, total number of meetings held during the tenure was six, and attending minimum one meeting is mandatory for board members in a year as per Company's Act 2013. The average board meeting attendance for Grasim was 92%.
(Refer Grasim's Integrated Annual Report FY'25, pg. 36 & 285 for more details of attendance of Directors at the Board Meetings)
Grasim's sustainability framework is fully aligned with this year's theme, Force for Growth. We embed environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and robust governance into our core business strategy and daily operations. This integration drives innovation, improves resource efficiency, builds stakeholder trust, and unlocks new opportunities for sustainable growth.
Guided by five strategic priorities, we ensure our growth is inclusive, responsible, and future-ready. Sustainability is not treated as a compliance requirement, but a catalyst for longterm value creation, business resilience, and competitive strength. It reinforces our Group's purpose: to enrich lives by building dynamic, responsible businesses and institutions that inspire trust.
We have a clear and accountable structure to oversee our sustainability agenda. The Board of Directors provides strategic guidance, with implementation led by senior leadership and functional teams across businesses. Defined roles, regular performance reviews, and strong internal controls ensure ESG priorities are embedded into decision-making. Cross-functional coordination supports effective risk management and keeps us aligned with stakeholder expectations, enabling responsible growth and long-term value creation.
For more information refer Grasim's Annual Integrated Report FY'25, pg. 111
MaterialityMateriality Analysis
At Grasim, we conduct the materiality analysis on need basis and at a regular interval. Both internal and external stakeholders are actively engaged in our materiality assessment to capture diverse perspectives. The identified issues are prioritised through a materiality matrix, integrating internal priorities with external inputs, and embedded into our Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
The process follows the principle of double materiality, considering both business impacts and external societal and environmental impacts. The results are signed off by senior management.
(Refer Integrated Annual Report FY'25, pg. 98-109 for more information on "Materiality Assessment" and "ERM" respectively)
Material KPI | Energy Consumption | GHG Emissions | Water & Effluents |
Description of Business Case | Energy consumption directly impacts Grasim's operational costs, regulatory compliance, | Emissions management directly impacts Grasim's operational costs, regulatory compliance, and | Water usage and effluent management are vital to Grasim's operations, affecting |
and sustainability performance. Efficient management reduces costs, lowers risks, aligns us with global climate goals, and boosts both competitiveness and stakeholder confidence. | sustainability performance. Reducing emissions lowers financial and regulatory risks, strengthens alignment with global climate goals, and enhances both competitiveness and stakeholder confidence. | costs, compliance, and sustainability. Effective management lowers expense, ensures regulatory compliance, and advances our commitment to global sustainability goals. | |
Our Strategy & Approach | We prioritise energy-efficient technologies, resource optimisation, and regulatory compliance. Our focus includes transitioning to renewable energy, upgrading infrastructure, and implementing energy management systems to reduce environmental impact, build resilience and meet global sustainability targets. | We prioritise emission reduction through process optimisation, adoption of cleaner technologies, and regulatory compliance. Our focus includes transitioning to low-carbon alternatives, scaling renewable energy, and implementing advanced monitoring systems to reduce environmental impact, build resilience, and meet global sustainability targets. | We prioritise water conservation, invest in advanced wastewater treatment, and implement zero liquid discharge systems where feasible. By optimising water use and ensuring regulatory compliance, we minimise environmental impact and improve operational efficiency. |
Target (FY'30) | 16% share of renewable energy in the total energy mix | 45% reduction in emission intensity per unit of production (base year of FY'24) | 38% of total water requirement would be met through recycled water |
Progress (FY'25) | 6.5% share of renewable energy in the total energy mix | 11% reduction in emission intensity per unit of production (base year of FY'24) | 31% of total water requirement is met through recycled water |
Compensation | To ensure effective management of key material issues, we have outlined a comprehensive strategy and linked the compensation of top executives (including Business CXOs, Unit Heads, and other relevant managers) to its performance. Their incentives are directly tied to progress on these material issues. Topics include:
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Link to Grasim IR FY'25 | Refer pg. 118 & 156-157 | Refer pg. 118 & 158-159 | Refer pg. 118 & 161-163 |
Particulars | Innovation | Product Stewardship |
Cause of Impact |
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These are the products that reduce the | Product stewardship enables Grasim to demonstrate | |
emissions in down-stream value chain i.e. | its commitment to responsible and sustainable | |
emission reduction happens outside the | operations by ensuring products are managed safely | |
operational boundary of Grasim, by avoiding | and sustainably across their lifecycle. This approach | |
Topic Relevance | certain down-stream processes (e.g. wet | enhances customer trust, ensures regulatory |
on External | processing) that enable customers to reduce | compliance, and positions Grasim as a socially |
Stakeholders | their final products' emissions. | responsible market leader. |
Grasim has a long-term strategy to increase the | Grasim follows a holistic approach, using Life Cycle | |
share of these specialty products in its product | Assessment (LCA) to identify and manage risks in | |
basket. One such product from Grasim is Birla | manufacturing and waste disposal. Its closed-loop | |
Spunshades or Spun-dyed fibres. These are | system promotes by-product reuse, improving | |