Linde India Submits Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report for FY 2024-25
The submission of a comprehensive BRSR, detailing the company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, is a significant regulatory compliance event. It enhances transparency and stakeholder confidence, particularly for ESG-focused investors. While not directly financial, positive ESG disclosures can influence long-term reputation and investment attractiveness.
The company's detailed Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report highlights strong commitments and performance in key areas such as high coverage for employee well-being benefits, 100% sustainable sourcing, comprehensive safety certifications (ISO 45001:2018) for all sites, and proactive identification of sustainability opportunities (decarbonization, safety, D&I). The report also indicates effective grievance redressal and no reported issues with corruption/bribery, reflecting robust governance and responsible business conduct.
Linde India Limited submitted its Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the Financial Year 2024-25 to the stock exchanges. This report forms part of its Annual Report 2024-25, which was previously submitted on 21 July 2025.
Key highlights from the report include: * Business Activities: Manufacturing of liquefied or compressed inorganic industrial or medical gases constitutes 82.11% of the company's turnover, while construction of utility projects accounts for 17.89%. * Operations: The company operates 26 plants and 4 offices across India. * Workforce: As of FY 2024-25, Linde India has a total of 1,714 employees (227 permanent, 1,487 other than permanent) and 705 workers (29 permanent, 676 other than permanent). * Diversity and Inclusion: Women comprise 33.33% (2 out of 6) of the Board of Directors. The company identifies diversity and inclusion as an opportunity to attract better talent and enhance performance. * CSR Compliance: CSR is applicable as per Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, with a turnover of ₹2,553.215 crore (25,532.15 million) and a net worth of ₹3,779.010 crore (37,790.10 million) for FY 2024-25. * Grievance Redressal: During FY 2024-25, 285 customer complaints were filed (89 pending resolution), and 1 employee complaint was filed under the POSH policy, which was resolved. * Material Issues: The report identifies Decarbonization, Occupational and Distribution Safety, and Diversity and Inclusion as key opportunities, while Climate Change is noted as a significant risk. * Certifications: Linde India holds various certifications, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018, demonstrating its commitment to quality, environmental management, and occupational health and safety. * Sustainable Sourcing: The company reported that 100% of its inputs were sourced sustainably. * Employee Well-being: 100% of permanent employees and workers are covered by health and accident insurance. Maternity benefits cover 100% of female employees/workers, and paternity benefits cover 100% of permanent male employees. Spending on well-being measures constituted 0.08% of total revenue in FY 2024-25. * Safety: All company sites are certified to ISO 45001:2018 for occupational health and safety. The Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) for workers was 0.63 in FY 2024-25, with 1 total recordable work-related injury for workers. No fatalities were reported. * Integrity: No fines, penalties, or disciplinary actions related to bribery or corruption were reported for directors, Key Management Personnel (KMPs), employees, or workers.
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