General Disclosures
We believe sustainable progress is achieved through the seamless integration of purpose with performance. By fostering innovation, cultivating an agile and inclusive culture, and embedding sustainability into every strategic decision, we are committed to enabling responsible growth that enhances quality of life, strengthens communities, and preserves the environment for future generations.
5005 Employees
3.72 Million CSR Outreach
904 Workers
Section A: General Disclosures
| 1. | Corporate Identity Number (CIN) of the Listed Entity | L26942GJ1981PLC004717 |
| 2. | Name of the Listed Entity | Ambuja Cements Limited |
| 3. | Year of incorporation | 1981 |
| 4. | Registered office address |
Adani Corporate House Shantigram, Near Vaishno Devi Circle, S. G. Highway, Ahmedabad – 382 421, Gujarat, India |
| 5. | Corporate address |
Adani Corporate House, Shantigram, Near Vaishno Devi Circle S. G. Highway, Ahmedabad – 382 421, Gujarat, India |
| 6. | investors.relation@adani.com | |
| 7. | Telephone | (+91) 792656 5555 |
| 8. | Website | www.ambujacement.com/ |
| 9. | Financial year for which reporting is being done | FY 2025-26 |
| 10. | Name of the Stock Exchange(s) where shares are listed | BSE, NSE and Luxembourg |
| 11. | Paid-up Capital | ` 4,943,646,956 |
| 12. | Name and contact details (telephone, e-mail address) of the person who may be contacted in case of any queries on the BRSR report |
Name: Neeru Bansal Address: Adani Corporate House, Shantigram, Near Vaishno Devi Circle, S.G. Highway, Ahmedabad – 382421 Contact: +91 9825386934 Email ID: neeru.bansal@adani.com |
| 13. | Reporting boundary - Are the disclosures under this report made on a standalone basis (i.e. only for the entity) or on a consolidated basis (i.e. for the entity and all the entities which form a part of its consolidated financial statements, taken together). | Disclosures made in this report are on a standalone basis. Details of Sanghi Industries Limited (SIL) and Penna Cement industries Limited, which recently got merged with Ambuja Cements Limited, are included in the standalone details. Details of subsidiaries and joint ventures are not included here. |
| 14. | Name of assurance provider | SGS India Private Limited |
| 15. | Type of the assurance obtained | Reasonable assurance for BRSR Core and Limited Assurance for other parameters as per International Standard Assurance Engagement (ISAE) 3000 (revised) and ISAE (3410) |
| Sr. No. | Description of Main Activity | Description of Business Activity | % of Turnover of the entity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturing | Cement, Clinker | 100% |
| S. No. | Product/Service | NIC Code | % of total Turnover contributed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cement, Clinker | 23941 | 100% |
| Location | Number of plants | Number of offices | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 23 | 53 | 76 |
| International | 0 | 0 | 0 |
a. Number of locations
| Location | Number |
|---|---|
| National | 23 States, 5 UTs and 628 districts |
| International | 1 Country |
b. What is the contribution of exports as a percentage of the total turnover of the entity?
Yes, Exports contribute approximately 0.019% of the entity’s total turnover during the reporting period.
c. A brief on types of customers
Individual Home Builders, Developers, Infrastructure projects, Masons and Contractors, and Professionals, etc.
a. Employees and workers (including differently abled):
| S. No. |
Particulars | Total (A) | Male | Female | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No.(B) | % (B/A) | No.(C) | % (C/A) | |||
| EMPLOYEES | ||||||
| 1. | Permanent (D) | 3867 | 3746 | 96.87% | 121 | 3.13% |
| 2. | Other than Permanent (E) | 1138 | 1101 | 96.75% | 37 | 3.25% |
| 3. | Total employees (D + E) | 5005 | 4847 | 96.84% | 158 | 3.16% |
| WORKERS | ||||||
| 4. | Permanent (F) | 889 | 884 | 99.44% | 5 | 0.56% |
| 5. | Other than Permanent (G) | 15 | 15 | 100% | 0 | 0% |
| 6. | Total workers (F + G) | 904 | 899 | 99.45% | 5 | 0.55% |
b. Differently abled Employees and workers:
| S. No. |
Particulars | Total (A) | Male | Female | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No.(B) | % (B/A) | No.(C) | No.(B) | |||
| DIFFERENTLY ABLED EMPLOYEES | ||||||
| 1. | Permanent (D) | 3 | 3 | 100% | 0 | 0% |
| 2. | Other than Permanent (E) | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| 3. | Total differently abled employees (D + E) | 3 | 3 | 100% | 0 | 0% |
| DIFFERENTLY ABLED WORKERS | ||||||
| 4. | Permanent (F) | 5 | 5 | 100% | 0 | 0% |
| 5. | Other than Permanent (G) | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| 6. | Total of differently abled workers (F + G) | 5 | 5 | 100% | 0 | 0% |
| Total (A) | No. and percentage of Females | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| No.(B) | % (B/A) | ||
| Board of Directors | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
| Key Management Personnel | 3 | 0 | 0% |
(Disclose trends for the past 3 years)
| FY 2025-26 (Current Financial Year) |
FY 2024-25 (Previous Financial Year) |
FY 2023-24 (Prior to the Previous Financial Year) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Female | Total | Male | Female | Total | Male | Female | Total | |
| Permanent Employees | 25.59% | 23.68% | 25.53% | 25.58% | 44.69% | 26.20% | 25.99% | 37.78% | 26.38% |
| Permanent Workers | 0.79% | 0.00% | 0.79% | 14.32% | 66.67% | 14.57% | 27.89% | 22.22% | 27.87% |
23. (a) Names of holding / subsidiary / associate companies / joint ventures
| Sr. No. | Name of the holding /subsidiary/ associate companies / joint ventures (A) | Indicate whether holding/ Subsidiary/ Associate/ Joint Venture | % of shares held by listed entity | Does the entity indicated at column A, participate in the Business Responsibility initiatives of the listed entity? (Yes/No) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACC Limited | Subsidiary | 50.05% | Yes |
| 2 | Orient Cement Limited | Subsidiary | 72.66% | Yes |
| 3 | Sanghi Industries Limited* | Subsidiary | 58.08% | Yes |
| 4 | Chemical Limes Mundwa Private Limited | Subsidiary | 100% | No |
| 5 | M G T Cements Private Limited | Subsidiary | 100% | No |
| 6 | Ambuja Shipping Services Limited | Subsidiary | 100% | No |
| 7 | Foxworth Resources and Minerals Ltd | Subsidiary | 100% | No |
| 8 | OneIndia BSC Private Limited | Joint Venture | 50% | No |
| 9 | Lotis IFSC Private Limited | Subsidiary | 100% | No |
| 10 | Ambuja Concrete North Private Limited | Subsidiary | 100% | No |
| 11 | Ambuja Concrete West Private Limited | Subsidiary | 100% | No |
| 12 | Adani Cement Industries Limited | Subsidiary | 100% | No |
| 13 | Penna Cement Industries Limited** | Subsidiary | 99.94% | No |
| 14 | Counto Microfine Products Private Limited | Joint Venture | 50% | No |
| 15 | Wardha Vaalley Coal Field Private Limited | Joint Operation | 27.27% | No |
* For Sanghi Industries Limited: Merged w.e.f. March 12, 2026
** For Penna Cement Industries Limited: Merged w.e.f. April 10, 2026
24. (i) Whether CSR is applicable as per section 135 of Companies Act, 2013: (Yes/No): Yes
(ii) Turnover (in ` ): 25,062 Crores
(iii) Net worth (in `): 52,558 Crores
| Stakeholder group from whom complaint is received | Grievance Redressal Mechanism in Place (Yes/No) (If yes, then provide web-link for grievance redress policy) | FY 2025-26 (Current Financial Year) |
FY 2024-25 (Previous Financial Year) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of complaints filed during the year | Number of complaints pending resolution at close of the year | Remarks | Number of complaints filed during the year | Number of complaints pending resolution at close of the year | Remarks | ||
| Communities | Yes https://www.ambujafoundation.org/contact-us |
41 | 13 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Investors (other than shareholders) |
Yes investors.relation@ ambujacement.com |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Shareholders | Yes https://www.ambujacement.com/investors/investor-services |
126 | 0 | 94 | 2 | ||
| Employees and workers | Yes https://www. ambujacement.com/ Upload/PDF/Whistle_ Blower_Policy_ ACL.pdf |
11 | 1 | 8 | 0 | ||
| Customers | Yes consumer.care@adani.com |
4 | 0 | 6 | 1 | ||
| Value Chain Partners | Yes https://www.ambujacement.com/contact-us |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Other (please specify) | Yes https://www.ambujacement.com/contact-us |
18 | 1 | 13 | 1 | ||
Please indicate material responsible business conduct and sustainability issues pertaining to environmental and social matters that present a risk or an opportunity to your business, rationale for identifying the same, approach to adapt or mitigate the risk along-with its financial implications, as per the following format.
| Sr. No. |
Material issue identified | Indicate whether risk or opportunity (R/O) | Rationale for identifying the risk / opportunity | In case of risk, approach to adapt or mitigate | Financial implications of the risk or opportunity (Indicate positive or negative implications) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water management | Risk and Opportunity |
Risk- Water being a shared resource,
it is essential for business to use it
in a responsible way. The risks can
be conflicts with local communities
and stakeholders over water rights
and usage, potential water scarcity
or quality issues due to overextraction or pollution, and regulatory
constraints on water abstraction
permits or discharge standards. Opportunity- By demonstrating commitment to conserving water resources, we can build stronger relationships with local communities and government. This will help us in securing and maintaining social licenses to operate, especially in water-stressed regions. In future, the company may qualify for government incentives aimed at promoting water conservation and sustainability initiatives. |
We have been investing in rainwater harvesting initiatives, restoring village ponds, construction of check dams, water conservation at closed mines and groundwater recharge for a long time to mitigate the risk. As a result, the company is now water positive. The Company uses more than 50% of its water requirements in cement manufacturing from harvested rainwater | Negative/ Positive |
| 2 | Air quality | Risk | Exposure to dust, Sox, Nox and other pollutants from cement plants can lead to respiratory issues among employees and nearby communities. This may lead to increased costs associated with healthcare for affected employees, and insurance premiums. The Company may also face opposition, protests and even legal restrictions on its operations. | We focus on improving air quality in the surrounding environment. We monitor the plants’ stack emissions through the Continuous Emission Monitoring System. We install and maintain air pollution control measures such as bag filters and ESPs. | Negative |
| 3 | Circular Economy | Opportunity | Circular economy offers great opportunity to lower the use of natural resources and fossil fuels in cement production and reduces carbon emissions. | - | Positive |
| 4 | Climate and Energy | Risk and Opportunity | Risk- Climate change poses
multiple physical risks like flooding,
temperature rise, water stress etc.
Emerging and potential regulations
may introduce or escalate regulatory
risks. These extreme weather events
can cause infrastructure damage,
may hinder the supply chain network
affecting timely delivery of raw
materials and finished products. Opportunity- Energy cost is a major cost in cement manufacturing. We continuously strive to reduce our specific thermal energy consumption and specific electrical energy consumption to optimise our energy costs. In addition, it is directly related to carbon emissions and by optimising energy consumption and use of green power, we can lower our carbon emissions. |
The Company has
approximately 70%
of products in its
portfolio which are
blended products
with lower carbon
footprint. Further, we are investing more and more in renewal energy and green energy from WHRS. In addition, we have set ambitious targets for Thermal Substitution Rates (TSR) by using alternate fuels. |
Negative/ Positive |
| 5 | Biodiversity | Risk and Opportunity | Risk- Land disturbance and habitat
fragmentation from operational
activities can lead to biodiversity
degradation. Opportunity- Restored ecosystems can provide long-term environmental benefits, including enhanced ecosystem services such as water filtration, carbon sequestration, and soil preservation. These benefits not only contribute to global environmental goals but also can have positive economic implications for the company and local communities in the long run. |
We adhere to Indian national regulations and are a signatory to India Business and Biodiversity Initiative (IBBI) of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). We assess the impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem services through set KPIs. This helps in conservation of ecosystem. The Company Ambuja Cements Limited is a TNFD adopter company. | Negative/ Positive |
| 6 | Sustainable Construction | Opportunity | Intervention of sustainable practices and technologies such as use of supplementary cementitious materials, increased Thermal Substitution Rate (TSR), and efficient concrete use help drive down carbon emissions from cement production and hence help to reduce the carbon footprint. | - | Positive |
| 7 | Human Capital Development | Opportunity | Through continuous learning and development and strengthened employee relations, we can mitigate succession planning risks, address skills gaps and ensure continuity of leadership and expertise. It will also help in being competitive in the marketplace and stay ahead of trends. Human Capital development will also contribute to an overall learning culture in the organisation. | - | Positive |
| 8 | Diversity and Inclusion | Opportunity | Employee diversity leads to increased creativity and innovation, improved communication and teamwork, and a greater understanding and appreciation of different cultures. Additionally, a diverse workforce can help to attract and retain top talent and can provide a competitive advantage for organisations. | - | Positive |
| 9 | Human Rights | Risk and Opportunity | Risk- Concerns related to child/forced
labour, discrimination or any other
human rights-related aspects within
the workforce and value chain may
lead to statutory violations which may
negatively impact the brand image.
Opportunity- Alignment with the human rights principles and procedures safeguard the employees and value chain partners and ensure zero incidents of non-compliance with regards to International and National Human Rights Standards and Regulations. |
We are committed to respecting and promoting human rights across the value chain by inculcating a human rights policy. The policy is in line with The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Social Accountability 8000 (SA8000) Standard and International Treaties & Conventions related to Human Rights. | Negative/ Positive |
| 10 | Occupational Health and Safety | Risk and Opportunity | Risk- Failure to protect workers from
occupational hazards can result in
legal action, fines, and compensation
claims against the company. These
risks can lead to significant financial
liabilities and damage the company's
reputation. Also, potential employees
may hesitate from joining the
company, and current employees may
leave if they perceive their health and
safety are not adequately protected,
leading to challenges in attracting
and retaining a skilled workforce. Opportunity- By prioritising the well-being of all employees and workers, the company can enhance its employer brand, making it a more attractive place to work. Employees are more likely to join and stay with a company that prioritises their wellbeing, leading to lower turnover rates and higher employee satisfaction. |
We have developed safety initiatives including competency development, training, audits, inspections, surveys, We Care’ initiatives, Critical Control Management to prevent unwanted events, and especial cross-functional teams to drive process safety. Also, we conduct safety audits across our manufacturing sites to ensure that the actions are timely closed and implemented | Negative/ Positive |
| 11 | Community Relations | Opportunity | Uplifting livelihood opportunities improves community relations which is essential for the social license to operate. Also, a healthy community will ensure availability of strong local labour force, if required at any given point of time. | - | Positive |
| 12 | Customer Relationship Management | Opportunity | CRM empowers to build a positive customer experience based on relevant real-time information and customer needs that matters to the business. It would enable data driven decision making, improved customer experience and hence drive growth in business by increasing loyalty and enhancing relations. | - | Positive |
| 13 | Corporate Governance and business ethics | Opportunity | Effective governance mechanism in the organisation gives an opportunity of building greater trust among the stakeholders and creates long-term value for them. | - | Positive |
| 14 | Risk Management | Opportunity | Enhanced Risk awareness and inplace emergency preparedness plans help to better foresee risks that may emerge due to climate change, regulations, sustained supply of raw material, funds, etc. and geopolitical developments. This helps to stay one step ahead and ensure business continuity and regulatory resilience. | - | Positive |
| 15 | Sustainable Supply Chain | Risk & Opportunity | Risk- Improper usage of resources,
human rights violations, noncompliance with Supplier Code of
Conduct, zero adoption of sustainable
practices by suppliers can adversely
impact on the environment, social
wellbeing, value chain and brand
image. Additionally, it might also
lead to cases of regulatory noncompliances and fines.
Opportunity- The Company can leverage suppliers near operations to reduce costs, for greater control, quicker response and helps in cutting down significant emissions related to transportation. |
Supply chain and sourcing process has a direct impact on the environment and communities such as emissions, circular economy, water usage, biodiversity, material usage and human rights. We have taken measures to ensure ESG competency of suppliers while onboarding as well as ESG assessment of suppliers. Corrective actions are taken where there are gaps. | Negative/ Positive |
| 16 | Information technology and data privacy | Risk & Opportunity | Risk- Instances of information
security breaches could lead to loss of
sensitive data of customers including
personal information. It could also lead
to increased media scrutiny resulting
in a loss of stakeholder trust, company
reputation and regulatory fines or
penalties. Opportunity- In the ever-evolving landscape of digitalisation and innovation, monitoring and analysis of data in real time would lead to quicker identification and resolution of issues. As a result, this will ensure management of systems and processes more effectively. |
With increased digitisation, and heavy dependence on technology systems, it has become critical for us to ensure implementation of SOPs and policies, conduct periodic internal and external (third-party) audits and tests to check the resilience of the IT infrastructure from hackers, cyber-attacks, malware etc. | Positive/ Negative |