Date: June 30, 2026

Company Overview

Anthem Biosciences Limited (CIN: L24233KA2006PLC039703) is a contract research, development and manufacturing services company incorporated in 2006 with registered office at No. 49, F1 & F2, Canara Bank Road, Bommasandra Industrial Area, Phase 1, Bommasandra, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, 560 099. The company reported paid-up capital of Rs. 1123.43 Mn and turnover of Rs. 20,893.12 Mn for FY 2025-26.

Business Activities

The company's main activity is contract research, development and manufacturing services (NIC Code 72 - Scientific Research and Development), accounting for 100% of turnover. The customer base comprises mid-sized and large biotechnology companies, including virtual biotechnology companies.

Operational Presence

The company operates 3 manufacturing plants in India (national) with no international operations. It serves markets across 25 Indian states and 50 international countries, with exports contributing 85% of revenue from operations for FY 2026.

Employee Statistics (Consolidated Basis)

Total Workforce:

  • Permanent Employees: 2,282 (Male: 1,909, Female: 373)
  • Other than Permanent Workers: 1,020 (Male: 945, Female: 75)
  • Differently Abled Employees: 2 (Male: 1, Female: 1)

Gender Representation:

  • Board of Directors: 12.50% women (1 out of 8 directors)
  • Key Management Personnel: 20% women (1 out of 5 KMPs)

Turnover Rates:

  • Permanent Employees: 10.86% (Male: 8.88%, Female: 1.98%)
  • Shows improving trend from FY 2024-25 (12.04%) and FY 2023-24 (17.06%)

Financial Performance

  • Turnover: Rs. 20,893.12 Mn (as per standalone financial statements)
  • Net Worth: Rs. 30,768.08 Mn
  • CSR Applicable: Yes (under Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013)

Material ESG Issues Identified

The company identified 12 material issues with risk/opportunity assessment:

1. Energy Management, Climate Change and GHG Emissions (R/O)

  • Approach: Renewable energy PPAs, Building Management System, fuel conversion to PNG
  • Financial: Negative implications from compliance costs, positive from cost savings

2. Economic Performance (R/O)

  • Approach: Revenue diversification, geographic expansion, SAP S/4 HANA implementation

3. Waste Management (R)

  • Approach: Green chemistry processes, authorized waste disposal, e-manifest system

4. Water Management (R/O)

  • Approach: Zero Liquid Discharge at all locations, third-party water sourcing

5. Occupational Health and Safety (R)

  • Approach: ISO 45001:2018 alignment, hazard identification, zero LTIFR maintained

6. Technology Innovation (R/O)

  • Approach: R&D investment, continuous flow manufacturing, oligonucleotide facilities

7. Anti-Corruption (R)

  • Approach: Anti-bribery policy, vigil mechanism, code of conduct

8. IT Systems and Cyber Security (R)

  • Approach: SAP S/4 HANA implementation, cloud-based QMS

9. Regulatory Compliance (R)

  • Approach: Multi-jurisdictional approvals, ISO certifications, compliance reviews

10. Talent, Labour & Succession Planning (R/O)

  • Approach: Structured training, succession planning framework

11. Geopolitical and Supply Chain Resilience (R)

  • Approach: Multi-facility operations, SAP supply chain visibility

12. Fraud Control & Governance (R)

  • Approach: Board committees, automated controls, whistleblower policy

Governance Structure

ESG and Climate Change Committee:

  • Ajay Bhardwaj (Chairman) - Chairman, Managing Director and CEO
  • Shubha Kulkarni (Member) - Non-Executive Independent Director
  • S Madhavan (Member) - Non-Executive Independent Director
  • Gawir Baig (Member) - Chief Financial Officer
  • Nitin Gopal (Member) - Deputy General Manager - EHS

Policy Framework:

The company has policies covering all 9 NGRBC principles, approved by the Board and translated into procedures. Policies include Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption, Human Rights, ESG and Climate Change, POSH, and others available on company website.

Environmental Performance

Energy Consumption (FY 2025-26):

  • Renewable Sources: 230,595.10 GJ (95% of total)
  • Non-Renewable Sources: 203,202.87 GJ
  • Total Energy: 433,797.95 GJ
  • Energy Intensity: 20.42 GJ/Rs. Million turnover

Water Management:

  • Total Water Withdrawal: 204,144.52 KL
  • Primary Source: Third-party treated supply (KIADB) - 200,312.40 KL
  • Groundwater: 3,832.12 KL
  • Water Intensity: 9.61 KL/Rs. Million turnover
  • Zero Liquid Discharge implemented at all 3 manufacturing locations

GHG Emissions:

  • Scope 1 + Scope 2 Emissions: 19,609.77 MT CO2e
  • Emission Intensity: 0.94 MT CO2e/Rs. Million turnover

Waste Management:

  • Total Waste Generated: 10,230.49 MT
  • Hazardous Waste: 9,942.66 MT
  • Waste Recycled/Recovered: 6,330.48 MT
  • Waste Disposed: 3,708.49 MT (Incineration: 650.72 MT, Landfilling: 3,057.77 MT)

Social Performance

Training and Development:

  • 21.91% employees received job-specific functional training
  • 35.41% employees received EHS training
  • 100% employees and workers covered under human rights training

Health and Safety:

  • Zero Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)
  • Zero fatalities, zero recordable injuries
  • ISO 45001:2018 certification across all sites

Compensation:

  • Gross wages to females: 11.94% of total wages
  • Median remuneration: Board Directors ₹6.55 Cr, KMPs ₹2.5 Cr (male), ₹33 lakh (female)

CSR Initiatives:

  • Technology Incubation: Nature's Machine lab at Plaksha University
  • Education and Skill Development: Anthem Academy (150+ students capacity)
  • Women Empowerment and Tribal Development
  • Healthcare and Nutrition programs
  • Environmental Sustainability: 2,000+ saplings planted
  • Support for Differently Abled: Partnership with Mitti Cafe

Assurance and Compliance

The report includes Limited Assurance Statement from Vinay and Keshava LLP (Firm Reg No.: 005586S/S-200008) on BRSR Core indicators. The assurance engagement was conducted in accordance with SSAE 3000 and SAE 3410 standards.

Complaints and Grievances

Zero complaints received across all stakeholder categories:

  • Communities: 0 filed, 0 pending
  • Investors: 0 filed, 0 pending
  • Shareholders: 0 filed, 0 pending
  • Employees and Workers: 0 filed, 0 pending
  • Customers: 0 filed, 0 pending
  • Value Chain Partners: 0 filed, 0 pending