Yasho Industries Files FY25 Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report

* Yasho Industries Limited has submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2024-25, which forms part of its Annual Report. * The report details the company's performance across Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) parameters for the period from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. * Key financial figures reported for CSR applicability include a Turnover of ₹ 67,270.01 Lakhs and a Net Worth of ₹ 42,060.90 Lakhs. * The company's primary business activity is the manufacturing and trading of Specialty & Fine Chemicals, accounting for 100% of its turnover. * Yasho Industries operates 4 national plants, 1 national office, and 2 international offices, serving over 2000 customers across 21 states in India and more than 50 countries internationally. * Exports constituted 65% of the total turnover for FY 2024-25, highlighting its significant global presence. * The company employs 358 permanent employees (excluding workers) and 773 permanent workers, with 14% female representation on the Board of Directors and 50% among Key Management Personnel. * Sustainability initiatives include a commitment to the 3R strategy (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) for water management, with one manufacturing unit operating as a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) facility and plans to achieve ZLD status for all facilities. * The company currently recycles 40% of its water for domestic purposes. * 100% of R&D investments are focused on cost-effective and environmentally friendly technologies. * Approximately 40% of raw materials were sourced sustainably. * The company ensures safe disposal of plastics, e-waste, and hazardous waste through authorised recyclers. * Yasho Industries has implemented an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (ISO 45001:2018) across all manufacturing facilities and the R&D Laboratory, reporting zero lost time injuries or fatalities for FY24-25 and FY23-24. * All 9 principles of the National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC) are covered by the company's policies, which are Board-approved and extend to value chain partners. * The company maintains various certifications including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018. * The report identifies material risks such as import restrictions, cyber security, regulatory issues, geopolitics, emissions, water management, and occupational health & safety, alongside opportunities in corporate governance and transparent disclosures. * The Managing Director, Mr. Parag Vinod Jhaveri, oversees the implementation of Business Responsibility policies under the guidance of the Board of Directors.