Key Quantitative Figures
- Paid-up Capital: ₹131.89 Crores divided into 26,37,90,645 equity shares of ₹5 each fully paid up
- Turnover: ₹8,299.37 crore (for CSR applicability)
- Net Worth: ₹5,154.23 crore
- Export Contribution: 35.05% of total turnover
- Employee Strength: 1,250 employees (1,225 permanent + 25 other than permanent)
- Worker Strength: 2,924 workers (1,448 permanent + 1,476 other than permanent)
- Differently Abled: 2 employees and 3 workers
- Women Representation: 10% on Board of Directors (1 out of 10)
- Accounts Payable Days: 96 days (FY26) vs 101 days (FY25)
Operational Details
- Manufacturing Facilities: 3 plants in India (Anjar, Bhopal, Mandya), 2 international plants (USA, Saudi Arabia)
- Offices: 1 in Mumbai, 2 international (USA, Saudi Arabia)
- Products: Manufacturing of basic Iron and Steel pipes along with by-products like pig iron (NIC code 2410)
- Customers: Diversified base including EPC companies, government entities, PSUs, PSEs, and Central & State government bodies across oil & gas, water transportation, and irrigation sectors
ESG Performance Metrics
Energy Consumption (FY 2025-26)
- Total Energy Consumed: 1,84,85,120 GJ
- From Renewable Sources: 1,25,507 GJ
- From Non-renewable Sources: 1,83,59,614 GJ
- Energy Intensity: 2,227 GJ per ₹ Crore of revenue
Water Management (FY 2025-26)
- Total Water Withdrawal: 15,77,792 kiloliters
- Total Water Consumption: 14,77,443 kiloliters
- Water Discharged: 1,20,766 kiloliters (sent for treatment)
- Water Intensity: 178 KL per ₹ Crore of revenue
GHG Emissions (FY 2025-26)
- Scope 1 Emissions: 14,91,065 tCO2e
- Scope 2 Emissions: 3,34,675 tCO2e
- Total Emissions Intensity: 220 tCO2e per ₹ Crore of revenue
- Physical Intensity: 1.37 tCO2e per MT of goods produced
Waste Management (FY 2025-26)
- Total Waste Generated: 3,37,615 metric tonnes
- Waste Recycled/Reused: 3,37,089 metric tonnes (99.84%)
- Waste Disposed: 525.745 metric tonnes
- Waste Intensity: 41 MT per ₹ Crore of revenue
Material Risks and Opportunities
WCL identified 19 material issues with the following key risks:
1. Climate Change (Risk) - Changing climatic patterns and increased unfavorable weather events
2. Energy and Carbon (Risk) - Transition to renewable sources and energy efficiency challenges
3. Occupational Health & Safety (Risk) - Direct impact on employee safety and productivity
4. Water Management (Risk) - Water scarcity and pollution incidents
5. Supply Chain Sustainability (Risk) - Enhancing resilience and mitigating disruptions
Targets and Commitments
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2040
- Increase renewable energy consumption to 20% by 2030
- Achieve water neutrality by 2040
- Achieve zero waste to landfill by 2030
- Impact 20,00,000 lives through CSV by 2040
Governance Structure
- ESG Committee: Board-level committee that reviews progress quarterly
- Responsible Officer: Mr. Vipul Mathur - Managing Director & CEO
- Sustainability Contact: Mr. Alok Mishra - Group Head – Sustainability
- Company Secretary: Kamal Rathi, ACS-18182
Assurance and Compliance
- Assurance Provider: Intertek India Private Limited
- Assurance Type: Reasonable Assurance on BRSR Core disclosures
- Assurance Scope: Covered energy, water, emissions, waste data, and other core parameters
- Compliance Status: Compliant with all applicable environmental laws including Water Act, Air Act, and Environment Protection Act
CSR Initiatives
- CSR Applicable: Yes (under Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013)
- Key Programs: Wel-Shiksha, Wel-Netrutva, Wel-Swasthya, Wel-Suraksha, Wel-Prakruti, Wel-Krishi
- Lives Impacted: 10,69,373 lives through CSV in FY 2025-26
- Aspirational Districts: Chandauli (UP) and Begusarai (Bihar) with spending of ₹26.22 lakh and ₹23.98 lakh respectively
Financial Implications
- Well-being Spending: 0.16% of total revenue (FY26) vs 0.18% (FY25)
- Energy Efficiency: Multiple projects including VFD installations, LED lighting, HVAC upgrades
- Renewable Investments: 42 MW RE-RTC project via SPV, 3.5 MW solar at Bhopal, 1.19 MW solar at Mandya