Arvind Limited Releases Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26
Arvind Limited released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26. The report details the company's operations, sustainability initiatives, and compliance. Key targets include sourcing 50% sustainable cotton and achieving 100% ZDHC MRSL compliance for chemicals by 2025. In FY26, 87% of cotton was sustainable and 98% of chemicals met ZDHC MRSL standards.
This is a standard disclosure of a sustainability report. While important for ESG investors, it does not contain immediate financial implications or strategic shifts that would significantly impact the company's operations or market position in the short term.
The announcement is a routine regulatory filing (BRSR report) and does not contain new financial results or significant corporate actions that would directly impact the company's stock price or investor sentiment. It's an update on sustainability efforts and compliance.
Arvind Limited has submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26, in accordance with Regulation 34(2)(f) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The report, which is also a component of the Integrated Annual Report for FY 2025-26, is accessible on the company's website, www.arvind.com.
The report details the company's corporate identity, including its CIN (L17119GJ1931PLC000093) and incorporation year (1931). It outlines the registered and corporate office address as Naroda Road, Ahmedabad - 382345, Gujarat, India, and provides contact information via email (investor@arvind.in) and telephone (79682 68000).
Arvind Limited's primary business activity is the manufacturing of textiles, leather, and apparel products, accounting for 99.11% of its turnover. The company's products include weaving and manufacturing of cotton fabrics (72% of turnover) and readymade garments (20% of turnover). The company operates 18 locations nationally and 3 internationally, serving 14 states in India and 62 countries globally, with exports contributing 38% to its total turnover. The company reported a paid-up capital of ₹2,62,11,46,400.
The report also highlights key personnel for BRSR inquiries, including Mr. Jayesh Shah (Director & Group CFO) and Mr. Abhishek Bansal (Head - Sustainability & Marketing Excellence). The BRSR is prepared on a standalone basis and has undergone limited assurance by Intertek India Private Limited.
Significant CSR initiatives are noted, with the company spending ₹10.63 Crore against an obligation of ₹7.69 Crore, based on a turnover of ₹7,142.95 Crore and a net worth of ₹3,071.21 Crore. The company also addresses material responsible business conduct issues, including sustainable fibres, water use, energy management, chemical management, and people-related aspects, outlining both risks and opportunities, and mitigation strategies. The report details policies and management processes, including commitments and targets, such as sourcing 50% sustainable cotton by 2025 and achieving 100% ZDHC MRSL compliance for chemicals by 2025. Performance against these targets is also presented, with 87% of cotton sourced being sustainable and 98% of chemicals used being ZDHC MRSL compliant in FY 2025-26. The company has also set targets for renewable energy usage (40% by 2025) and zero freshwater usage in manufacturing operations by 2025.
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