Company Overview

Birlasoft Limited (Scrip Code: 532400) published its consolidated Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26 (April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026), themed 'Accelerating Impact', as a regulatory filing pursuant to SEBI Listing Regulations.

Financial Performance

  • Revenue: ₹53,100 million (₹5,310.0 Cr) | $597.5 Mn
  • EBITDA: ₹866.0 Cr | $97.5 Mn
  • PAT: ₹518.4 Cr | $58.3 Mn
  • Cash and Cash Equivalents: ₹2,637.3 Cr | $278.1 Mn (19% increase YoY)
  • Net Worth: ₹4,113.1 Cr | $433.7 Mn
  • Headcount: 11,363 employees globally

Reporting Frameworks and Compliance

The report was prepared in accordance with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards 2021 and aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UN Global Compact principles, SASB Standards, IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (IFRS S1 and S2), and GHG Protocol. It received limited assurance by TUV India Private Limited in accordance with ISAE 3000 standards (onsite verification conducted June 3-4, 2026 and June 18, 2026; assurance statement issued July 2, 2026). This represents the first year of consolidated reporting covering all subsidiaries.

Environmental Performance

Climate Commitments

  • Net Zero Target: Committed to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2040 with SBTi validation for near-term and long-term emissions reduction targets
  • Emissions Reduction: Scope 1 & 2 emissions reduced by 13% compared to FY 2024-25
  • Restatements: Scope 2 emissions for FY 2024-25 restated from 3,721 MT CO2e to 3,634 MT CO2e; Scope 3 emissions restated from 25,607 MT CO2e to 32,100 MT CO2e

Energy Management

  • Renewable Electricity: 15% of total consumption (target: 42% by FY 2029-30)
  • Pune Campus: Achieved 100% renewable electricity utilization
  • Energy Intensity: 2.36 GJ/FTE (improved from 2.47 GJ/FTE in FY 2024-25)
  • Solar Capacity: 390 kW rooftop solar installation generating 500,000+ units annually

Resource Management

  • Water Withdrawal: Reduced by 9% compared to FY 2024-25 with 43 liters per employee per day intensity
  • Waste Management: 100% e-waste recycling through authorized vendors, elimination of single-use plastics
  • Zero Liquid Discharge: Achieved across all premises

Social Performance

Diversity & Inclusion

  • Gender Diversity: 25.4% women representation (improved from 24% in FY 2024-25)
  • Leadership Diversity: 9% women at Leader and Senior Leader levels
  • Persons with Disabilities: 25 employees in workforce
  • DEI Initiatives: BEmpowered leadership program, Each One Teach One mentoring

Employee Development

  • Learning Hours: 757,000 total hours | 74 hours per employee average
  • Training Penetration: 95% of workforce participated in unique programs
  • AI Academy: 7,900+ employees trained in Generative AI programs
  • SkillFolio Platform: AI-powered talent development platform launched

Health & Safety

  • Workplace Injuries: Zero recorded incidents
  • Safety Training: 100% employee participation
  • ISO Certifications: ISO 45001:2018 (Pune and Noida locations covering 4,411 employees)

Governance Structure

Board Composition

  • Total Directors: 7 (3 Women Directors, 4 Independent Directors representing 57% of Board)
  • Board Skills: Expertise in legal/finance, IT operations, HR, risk management, ESG

Committees and Policies

  • ESG Committee: Oversees sustainability strategy and performance
  • Risk Management Committee: Oversees enterprise risk management
  • CSR Committee: Oversees ₹70.1 million CSR expenditure
  • Extensive Policy Framework: Includes Board Diversity Policy, Enterprise Risk Management Policy, ESG Policy, Code of Business Ethics and Conduct, Whistle Blower Policy, and specialized environmental and social policies

Ethical Conduct

  • COBEC Training: 94% employee participation
  • Anti-corruption: Zero cases of bribery, corruption, or conflict of interest
  • Whistleblower: 8 complaints received and resolved appropriately
  • POSH: 1 complaint received and resolved

CSR & Community Engagement

  • CSR Expenditure: ₹70.1 million
  • Key Initiatives: Project DISHA (education scholarships for 581 underprivileged girls), cancer care support, braille digital libraries
  • Beneficiaries: 5,000+ reached through various programs
  • Employee Volunteering: 16 activities, 3,000+ engagements, 4,000 manhours

Technology & Cybersecurity

  • Certifications: ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27701:2019, SOC 2 Type II attestation
  • Data Privacy: Zero data breaches reported
  • Compliance: Aligned with GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, LGPD, and India's DPDP Act
  • NIST CSF Maturity: 4.07/5 rating

Global Presence

The company maintains operations across India (Pune, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Chennai, Bengaluru, Noida, Navi Mumbai) and international locations including USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, UK, Germany, France, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, Singapore, Malaysia, UAE, Australia, Sweden, Spain, and Slovakia.

Forward-Looking Commitments

  • Environmental: Advance Net Zero 2040 roadmap, increase renewable energy to 42% by FY 2030
  • Social: Achieve 30% gender diversity, maintain VOC score ≥4, strengthen DEI initiatives
  • Governance: Enhance climate risk assessment, double materiality assessment approach

Awards & Recognition

  • ESG Ratings: EcoVadis Silver, CDP B-, NSE Sustainability Leader (74 score), Morningstar Sustainalytics Low Risk (14.6)
  • Workplace: Great Place to Work (5th consecutive year), India's Top 50 Best Workplaces in IT
  • Industry: Sustainability Initiative of the Year, SkillWizz Award for Project DISHA and e-Vidya