Announcement
Sai Life Sciences Limited, a Hyderabad‑based integrated contract research, development and manufacturing organization (CRDMO), announced on 16 June 2026 that it has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Rating for 2026. The rating places the company in the top 1 % of all firms assessed worldwide, with an overall score of 87 out of 100 and a 99th percentile ranking.
Rating Scope and Pillars
EcoVadis evaluates companies across four pillars – Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Sai Life Sciences achieved a Platinum Medal specifically in the ‘Manufacture of Basic Pharmaceutical Products and Pharmaceutical Preparations’ category, indicating superior performance across all assessed dimensions.
Environmental Initiatives
The company operates a manufacturing site powered entirely by renewable energy, has significantly reduced its freshwater dependency, and has invested in ecosystem restoration projects. These actions contributed to the high environmental score within the EcoVadis assessment.
Labour & Human Rights Practices
Sai Life Sciences has obtained SA8000 certification and aligns its compensation policies with living‑wage principles, strengthening its labour and human‑rights performance.
Governance and Ethics
Board‑level oversight of sustainability and ethics has been instituted, ensuring that responsible practices are embedded in strategic decision‑making.
Sustainable Procurement and Supply‑Chain Security
The firm conducts supplier assessments and has implemented ISO 28000‑certified supply‑chain security practices, enhancing responsible procurement.
Prior Sustainability Commitments
In 2023, Sai Life Sciences joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), committing to science‑based greenhouse‑gas reduction targets across its operations and value chain. Earlier, in 2020, it became the first India‑headquartered company to join the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI). The company also partners with DHL GoGreen to reduce logistics‑related emissions and engages its value chain in broader sustainability efforts.
Leadership Quote
Krishna Kanumuri, CEO & Managing Director, stated that sustainability is becoming a defining measure of excellence in the industry and that the EcoVadis Platinum Rating reflects the standards the company has set for itself and its commitment to building a resilient, future‑ready organization.