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Sustainability at Hikal

Building a Resilient Future Through Sustainable Innovation

Sustainability is integral to Hikal's business strategy and operations. Guided by our core values of Customer Orientation, Transparency, Quality Focus, Integrity, Innovation, and Safety, we integrate ESG principles across our operations, research, and supply chain.

Hikal focuses on green chemistry, resource efficiency, climate action, water stewardship, waste reduction, and process safety to minimise its environmental footprint — while prioritising employee health and safety, community development, ethical business conduct, and strong governance.

Through innovation, responsible manufacturing, and stakeholder engagement, Hikal aims to create long-term value while contributing to a more sustainable future.

Our Core Themes

A Holistic Approach to Responsible Growth
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Guided by Global Frameworks

Aligned with CDP, UNGC, UN SDGs, and IFC performance standards.

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Climate & GHG Action

Committed to emission reduction across Scope 1, 2, and 3.

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Rights & Governance

Upholding labour, human rights, and ethics through strong governance.

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Community Impact

Creating positive social impact through community engagement.

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Product Stewardship

Sustainable product stewardship driven by innovation.

ESG Targets

Measurable Commitments, Time-Bound Goals

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Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions

By FY 2027–28 · base FY 2022–23

10% img

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Scope 3 GHG emissions

By FY 2032–33 · base FY 2023–24

80%

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Renewable energy share

By FY 2027–28

15% img

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Energy intensity

By FY 2032–33 · base FY 2022–23

15%

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Freshwater consumption rate

By FY 2027–28

80%

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Total waste recycled

By FY 2027–28

30%

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Attain 30% gender diversity

By FY 2031-32​

25%

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Women Leadership Representation

By FY 2031-32​

Progress So Far

FY 2024-25
Renewable Energy

77%

Share of renewable energy in our overall mix, scaling toward our FY 2027–28 target.

tCO₂e Reduction

38.30% ↓

Reduction in tCO₂e emissions

Baseline Year: FY 2022–23
Freshwater Reduction

6% ↓

Lower freshwater consumption achieved across operations.

Baseline Year: FY 2022–23
Waste Recycled

78%

Achieved through sustainable recycling and resource recovery initiatives.

Baseline Year: FY 2022–23

ESG KPI Roadmap

At Hikal, we monitor and track our key ESG performance indicators to assess progress against our sustainability commitments and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

UNSDGs

Aligned With the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Hikal integrates sustainability into its strategy through initiatives in safety, clean energy, water conservation, ethical governance, and community development, supporting multiple UN SDGs to build an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable future.

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No Poverty

  • Support for students from marginalized backgrounds through partnerships with organizations like Salaam Bombay Foundation
  • Equal opportunity initiatives through education and community outreach programs
  • Local livelihood and community development support
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Good Health And Well-being

  • Employee health & safety programs
  • Support to community hospitals through medical equipment and medicines
  • Infrastructure development in government hospitals
  • Development of sanitation blocks and washrooms in local police stations and ZP schools
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Quality Education

  • Employee learning & skill development
  • Career guidance support for children through the Mentoria Program in partnership with Light of Life Trust
  • Enabling informed career choices for students at the right age
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Gender Equality

  • Diversity, equity & inclusion
  • Equal opportunities at Hikal
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Clean Water And Sanitation

  • Water conservation & reuse
  • Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems at 3 out of 6 sites
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Affordable And Clean Energy

  • Renewable energy adoption
  • Energy efficiency initiatives
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Decent Work And Economic Growth

  • Fair labour practices, employee development, safe working conditions, and human rights protection.
  • Local employment generation.
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Industry, Innovation, And Infrastructure

  • Investment in R&T, process innovation,
 and green chemistry solutions.
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Reduced Inequalities

  • Inclusive workplace practices
  • Supplier diversity and stakeholder engagement initiatives
  • Support to Aai Day Care Centre
  • Support to Umang Multi-Therapy Centre, Pune
  • Support to Sadhna Vidyalaya for Hearing Impaired
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Responsible consumption and production

  • Resource efficiency & waste reduction
  • Responsible sourcing practices
  • Upcycle with Hikal campaign
  • Pledge for Green Change initiative
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Climate Action

  • GHG emissions reduction, renewable energy adoption, and climate risk management.
  • Development of green belt & biodiversity park at Tetvali
  • Watershed management program in Mahad
  • Pond desilting initiatives in Pune
  • Lake rejuvenation projects in Jigani, Panoli, and other areas
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Peace, Justice And Strong Institutions

  • Ethical business conduct
  • Strong governance & compliance
  • Alignment with UN Global Compact principles
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Partnerships For The Goals

  • Participation in initiatives such as UNGC, Responsible Care®, CDP, EcoVadis, and SMETA.

Sustainable Environment, Health & Safety

Sustainable Environment, Health & Safety
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Climate & Resource Efficiency

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing renewable energy adoption, conserving water, minimising waste, and advancing circular-economy practices.

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Green Chemistry & Innovation

Through process innovation and continuous improvement, we reduce environmental impacts while delivering sustainable solutions to our customers.

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Employee Health & Safety

Robust EHS management systems, risk assessments, safety training, emergency preparedness, and occupational health programmes foster a safe, healthy, and resilient workplace.

Human Rights at Hikal

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Respect for Human Rights

A workplace built on dignity, respect, fairness, inclusion, and equal opportunity across our operations and value chain.

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Fair Labour Practices

Our policies prohibit child labour, forced labour, trafficking, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation — while promoting fair wages, safe working conditions, freedom of association, and well-being.

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Zero-Tolerance Approach

On child labour, modern slavery, and human trafficking, supported by due diligence, supplier assessments, audits, and awareness programmes.

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Ethical & Responsible Business

Through our Responsible Sourcing Policy, Fair Ethics Policy, and Code of Conduct, we promote ethical practices, anti-corruption, diversity & inclusion, and transparent grievance mechanisms.

Human Rights at Hikal

Responsible Sourcing

Responsible Sourcing
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Responsible Supply Chain

Guided by our Responsible Sourcing Policy and Supplier Code of Conduct, we work with suppliers to uphold ethical business practices, human rights, environmental stewardship, and workplace safety.

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ESG-Driven Supplier Management

ESG considerations are integrated into supplier selection, evaluation, and monitoring through risk-based assessments, due diligence, audits, and ongoing engagement.

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Supplier Capacity Building

We support suppliers through training and awareness programmes to strengthen sustainability performance and continuous improvement.

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ISO 20400:2017 Verification Certificate

Sustainable Procurement certification reflecting our commitment to responsible sourcing, ESG risk management, transparency, and supply chain resilience.

Disclosures & Documents So Far

Sustainability Reports & Documents