Ownership
ESG initiatives are led by the Sustainability/CSR function with strong cross-functional alignment.
Embedding ESG into the Way We Grow
We integrate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles into our core business strategy, enabling responsible growth and long-term value creation. Our approach is anchored in adopting advanced technologies such as bio-catalysis and continuous flow chemistry, fostering safe and inclusive workplaces, and upholding the highest standards of ethics and compliance. Through these efforts, we aim to strengthen operational resilience while contributing positively to our stakeholders and the environment.
ESG Governance and Oversight
Sustainability is embedded within our governance framework, with defined accountability and structured oversight to drive effective execution across ESG priorities.
Oversight
Reviewed periodically by senior management and the Board / relevant committees.
Monitoring
Performance tracked through defined KPIs, internal dashboards, audits, and regular reporting mechanisms.
ESG Snapshot
Our ESG priorities are anchored in key focus areas across Environmental, Social, and Governance, with progress tracked through defined metrics.
Environmental
2.2%
Reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emission intensity per rupee of turnover
All
sites certified to ISO 14001 and ISO 50001
0GJ
Renewable energy consumption
37,449tonnes
of waste recycled and reused
Social
₹12.5crore
Invested in community development initiatives
Zero
Lost time injury rate
9%
Women in the workforce
100%
Employees trained on code of conduct and ethics
Governance
20%
Women Directors on the Board
50%
Independent Directors
Zero
Cases of unethical business practices
Zero
Incidents of data breaches
Sustainability Goals
At Laurus, sustainability is rooted in the way we create long-term value for society while advancing our corporate purpose. We view ESG as an essential part of responsible growth, helping us align business decisions with environmental stewardship, social progress, strong governance and transparent disclosure.
As we strengthen our ESG journey, we have set out our first formal sustainability goals across environmental, social and governance priorities. These targets reflect our intent to convert commitments into measurable action, guided by our values and supported by growing capabilities across operations, people and governance.
Environmental
| Our Commitment | Goal Description | Target | Target Year | Base Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Change & Emissions | Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions. | 42.0% | 2031 | 2025 |
| Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions 51.6% per ₹ value added. | 51.6% | 2031 | 2025 | |
| Conduct a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) / Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) evaluation for top 10 products. | 10 Products | 2030 | - | |
| Energy | Achieve an energy efficiency improvement of 15%. | 15% | 2030 | 2025 |
| Achieve 40% renewable energy contribution to total energy consumption. | 40% | 2030 | - | |
| Water Management | Achieve a 20% water recycling against business-as-usual projections via strategic efficiency initiatives. | 20% | 2030 | 2025 |
| Waste Management & Circular Economy | Striving for Zero Waste to Landfill — 80% of hazardous wastes routed to recycling and co-processing at all operational sites. | 80% | 2030 | 2025 |
| Environment Pollutants | Reduce emissions of air pollutants (SOx, NOx, and Particulate Matter). | 5% | 2030 | 2025 |
| Biodiversity | Conduct a comprehensive biodiversity assessment and implement conservation measures to protect endangered species and critical habitats. | 1 No. | 2030 | - |
| Customer Health & Safety | Achieve zero product recall and incidents across the business. | Zero | - | - |
Social
| Our Commitment | Goal Description | Target | Target Year | Base Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working Conditions | Sustain our established fair compensation structure, ensuring 100% of direct and indirect employees continue to receive wages meeting living wage benchmarks. | 100% | - | - |
| Occupational Health & Safety | Achieve a goal of zero reportable accidents throughout all operations. | Zero | - | - |
| Social Dialogue | Continue to implement the standing orders agreement across all relevant locations, ensuring that the rights of employees to associate freely and engage in collective bargaining are upheld on a bi-annual basis. | Sustain | - | - |
| Equal Opportunity | 10% female representation in the Employees. | 10% | 2030 | - |
| Career Management & Training | Achieve an average of 48 training man-hours per employee annually. | 48 training Man-hours | 2030 | - |
| Ensure 100% of employees receive annual refresher training on the Human Rights Policy. | 100% | - | - | |
| Child Labour, Forced Labour & Human Trafficking | Conduct a comprehensive biodiversity assessment and implement conservation measures to protect endangered species and critical habitats. | 1 No. | 2030 | - |
Governance
| Our Commitment | Goal Description | Target | Target Year | Base Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Ethics | Achieve zero confirmed incidents of code of conduct violation. | Zero | - | - |
| Achieve zero confirmed incidents of corruption and bribery. | Zero | - | - | |
| 100% of employees are trained on the employee business code of conduct & ethics policy. | 100% | - | - | |
| Data Privacy and Security | Achieve zero confirmed information security incidents. | Zero | - | - |
| Sustainable Supply Chain Management | 100% of key supply partners will be assessed periodically against the Laurus sustainability criteria. | 100% | 2030 | - |
| Ensure that 50% of assessed key supply partners follow the environmental, health, and safety, and human rights procedures and policy. | 50% | 2030 | - | |
| 100% of key supply partners establishing and conducting business with Laurus must acknowledge Laurus supplier code of conduct. | 100% | 2030 | - | |
| 100% training coverage of procurement team employees on Laurus Sustainability initiatives. | 100% | - | - |