Date: 29 September 2026
ESG Performance Highlights
Environmental Performance
- 15.86% reduction in absolute carbon emissions (Scope 1 and 2) compared to baseline year 2020
- 48.64% decrease in specific intensity for Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions compared to 2020
- 16.05% reduction in absolute water consumption compared to 2020 baseline
- 48.72% decrease in specific intensity for water consumption compared to 2020
- 43% energy sourced from renewable sources
- Total energy consumption: 12,50,041.83 MWh (Renewable: 5,35,375.34 MWh, Non-renewable: 7,14,666.49 MWh)
- Scope 1 emissions: 42,973.33 tCO2e (inclusive of refrigerants: 93,059 tCO2e)
- Scope 2 emissions (market-based): 3,36,537.43 tCO2e
- Total waste generated: 65,534.53 MT (Hazardous: 33,478.67 MT, Non-hazardous: 32,040.65 MT, E-waste: 15.21 MT)
- 37.93% of hazardous waste disposed was co-processed
- Water withdrawal: 41,48,177 KL (Surface: 8,13,040 KL, Groundwater: 15,87,030 KL, Third party: 17,48,107 KL)
- Water consumption: 24,28,862.03 KL
Social Performance
- 17.97% female representation across global workforce
- 13.44% Women in top Management Positions
- 26.39% Women in revenue generating functions
- 25.29% Women in STEM related positions
- Total workforce: 55,124 employees (72.01% permanent, 27.99% contingent workers)
- Employee turnover rate: 18.37% (Voluntary: 11.21%)
- INR 2,068 million CSR spend
- Nearly 2.23 million lives touched in India through CSR initiatives
- Total training man hours: 28,54,267 hours
- Average training hours per employee: 71.90 hours
- Average spending per FTE on training: INR 6,518
- 49 discrimination complaints reported, with 89.80% closure rate
- Zero cases of corruption, bribery, customer privacy breaches, conflicts of interest, money laundering or insider trading
Governance Performance
- 95.24% Average Board meeting attendance
- 50% Independent Board Directors
- Board comprises 8 Directors (4 Executive, 4 Independent)
- 2 Female Directors (25% of Board)
- Average board tenure: 6.0 years
- CEO-to-employee pay ratio: 119.17
- Management ownership: Mr. Dilip Shanghvi (7,597.98 multiple base salary), other executives average 129.80 multiple
- Promoter Group ownership: 54.48%
- Government institution ownership: Life Insurance Corporation of India (5.23%)
Corporate Governance & Ethics
Board Changes
- Mr. Dilip Shanghvi stepped down as Managing Director effective September 01, 2025, continues as Executive Chairman
- Mr. Kirti Ganorkar appointed as Managing Director for five years commencing September 01, 2025 to August 31, 2030
- Ms. Satyavati Berera appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director from May 08, 2026 to May 07, 2031
- Ms. Vidhi D. Shanghvi appointed to the Board effective May 22, 2025
- Dr. Andreas Eugen Busch appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director from May 12, 2026 to May 11, 2031
- Ms. Rama Bijapurkar retired from the Board on May 20, 2026
- Dr. Pawan Goenka appointed as Lead Independent Director
Board Committees
- Audit Committee (A)
- Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC)
- Stakeholders Relationship Committee (SRC)
- Corporate Social Responsibility Committee (CSR)
- Risk Management Committee (RMC)
- Corporate Governance and ESG Committee (CGESGC)
ESG Governance
- Corporate Governance and ESG Committee (CGESGC) at Board level provides oversight on ESG initiatives
- ESG Council at executive level consisting of C-suite members supported by Global Head - ESG
- ESG Strategy, Goals, targets and performance presented periodically to Board
Business Ethics
- Zero cases of corruption, bribery, customer privacy breaches, conflicts of interest, money laundering or insider trading
- 49 breaches reported on Discrimination or Harassment
- Global Code of Conduct strengthened to cover anti-bribery, gifts, political contributions, charitable contributions, and third-party engagement
- Comprehensive Whistleblower Policy managed by independent third-party
- Trade association contributions: INR 678.61 million in FY2026 (INR 422.80 million in FY2025)
Tax Strategy and Reporting
- Earnings before tax: INR 1,51,18,88,00,000
- Reported Tax: INR 35,54,36,00,000
- Effective tax rate: 23.51%
- Cash Taxes Paid: INR 32,94,64,00,000
- Tax Refund Received: INR 9,80,70,00,000
- Net Tax Paid: INR 23,13,94,00,000
- Cash tax rate: 21.79%
Risk Management
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework aligned with ISO 31000:2018 and COSO
- Risk Management Committee (RMC) oversees ERM framework
- 13 key risk areas identified including Corporate Governance, Product Quality, Cyber Security, Human Capital, Climate Change, and Supply Chain risks
- Two emerging risks identified: Geopolitical Fragmentation and Global Tariff Volatility
- Regular risk training provided to employees
Materiality Assessment
- 13 high-priority material topics identified through double materiality approach
- Top material topics include Innovation Management, Climate Change, Environmental Impact Management, Corporate Governance and Business Ethics, Access to and Affordability of Medicines
- Materiality assessment reviewed every 2+ years
- External assurance provided by DNV Business Assurance India Private Limited
Product Quality and Safety
- Comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with global standards
- 51 regulatory inspections by agencies including USFDA, EMA, Health Canada, PMDA
- 20 Form 483 Observations (or equivalent) in FY2026
- Zero FDA Warning Letters in FY2026
- Zero Class I recalls in FY2026
- 67.50% of Class 2 recall cases investigated and closed
- R&D investment: INR 35.5 billion (6.1% of sales)
- Cumulative R&D expenditure: INR 335+ billion till date
- 2,700+ R&D professionals
- Patent portfolio: 3,303 filed patents, 2,542 granted patents
Ethical Clinical Trials and Marketing
- Clinical trials conducted in accordance with ICH-GCP, Declaration of Helsinki, and local regulations
- Commitment to ethical marketing practices and accurate product information
- Zero incidents of non-compliance concerning product information and labeling
- Zero incidents of non-compliance concerning marketing communications
- Zero monetary losses from legal proceedings associated with false marketing claims
Access to Healthcare
- 11.9 million units of generic medicines donated in reporting period
- Patient Assistance Programs, co-pay assistance, and Early Access Program available
- 2,18,897 patients reached with low-cost access to products
- 121 medical programs conducted, 38,006 HCPs educated in India
- Mobile Healthcare Units operating across 188 villages serving 2,18,897 beneficiaries
- Healthcare infrastructure strengthened through upgradation of 38 PHCs and Ayushman Kendras
Information Security and Privacy
- Zero data breaches in FY2026
- ISO 27001:2022 certification for data centres and head office
- Comprehensive Information Security Policy and Privacy Policy
- Responsible Artificial Intelligence Policy established
- 24/7 threat monitoring and security awareness training
Environmental Initiatives
- 18 sites ISO 14001 certified, 7 sites ISO 50001 certified
- Zero environmental non-compliance issues reported
- Capital investment of INR 503.2 million on energy conservation equipment
- Climate strategy with 35% reduction target for absolute carbon emissions by 2030 (compared to 2020)
- Net Zero commitment by 2050
- Biodiversity Policy with commitment to zero deforestation and net positive impact by 2050
- 1,37,970 saplings planted across 5 states
Workforce and Human Rights
- Human Rights Policy aligned with UN Guiding Principles
- 10.25% of workforce covered by management-recognized unions
- Comprehensive employee benefits including medical insurance, retirement benefits, parental leave
- Return-to-work rate after parental leave: 92.36%
- Retention rate after parental leave: 87.05%
- Gender pay assessment conducted across employee levels
- Human capital return on investment: 2.44
Supply Chain Management
- Supplier & Third-Party Code of Conduct covering human rights, labor standards, environmental responsibility
- 64 suppliers assessed through ESG evaluation platform
- 68% local sourcing (for SPIL)
- Inclusive Sourcing Program promoting local economic development
- Regular supplier audits and assessments conducted
External Assurance
- Report assured by DNV Business Assurance India Private Limited
- Limited assurance provided for GRI disclosures
- Assurance conducted in accordance with ISAE 3000 and DNV's VeriSustainTM protocol
- Coverage includes corporate office and multiple manufacturing sites across India and Romania
Reporting Frameworks and Scope
- Report developed with reference to GRI Standards 2021
- Reporting boundary comprises 44 manufacturing locations and R&D centres
- 84% coverage of operational sites for EHS indicators (~97% of revenues)
- 100% coverage for all other indicators (~100% of revenues)
- Participation in S&P Global CSA, EcoVadis, and CDP assessments