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Divi's Laboratories Limited — full event log

Every event we have on file across every reporting year. The Data-by-year tab summarises the top 10 per year; this page shows them all.

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2025· 30 events

Unit 3 Kakinada commenced commercial operations Jan 2025Data confidence — high

A section of Phase 1 of the new greenfield Unit 3 manufacturing facility at Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh commenced commercial operations from January 1, 2025. Information related to the new unit is included in the BRSR reporting effective from that date, expanding the reporting boundary.

sustainability_report p.49

Sustainability Goals 2030 (base year FY2019-20)Data confidence — high

Targets vs 2019-20 baseline: reduce absolute Scope 1+2 GHG by 5%; reduce intensity-based Scope 1+2 GHG by 25%; reduce intensity-based energy consumption by 25%; reduce groundwater & surface water intake by 30%; reduce water consumption by 25%; reduce intensity-based waste disposal by 25%; reduce plastic packaging waste.

sustainability_report p.33

SBTi commitment for near-term and net-zero targetsData confidence — high

The Company has committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for both Near term and Net-Zero targets. Targets are being developed; GHG footprint verified externally per ISO 14064-1 annually.

sustainability_report p.53

Reasonable assurance on BRSR core indicators by Bureau VeritasData confidence — high

Bureau Veritas (India) Private Limited provided reasonable assurance for BRSR core indicators including Scope 1, Scope 2, Scope 3 emissions, water, energy, waste, and other ESG metrics for FY2024-25.

sustainability_report p.80

Reports alignment with SDGs 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15Data confidence — high

The Company reports impact across Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Health), 6 (Clean Water), 7 (Affordable & Clean Energy), 8 (Decent Work), 9 (Industry & Innovation), 12 (Responsible Consumption), 13 (Climate Action), 14 (Life Below Water), and 15 (Life on Land).

sustainability_report p.31

CDP Score B (Climate and Water Security)Data confidence — high

Divi's received CDP 'B' score on both Climate Change and Water Security disclosures. Also Ecovadis Bronze rating (Top 35%) in June 2024.

sustainability_report p.31

ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 certifiedData confidence — high

EHS management system certified under ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management). Also ISO 9001 quality systems.

sustainability_report p.20

Zero Liquid Discharge implementation at Unit-1Data confidence — high

Divi's has installed Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) for effluent treatment at Unit-I in Telangana. RO permeates from final treatment are re-used/recycled within the industry. Online monitoring connected to PCB websites.

sustainability_report p.71

Project Jalaprasadam - 112 RO plants prevent ~5,200 MT plastic waste/yearData confidence — high

Installed 112 RO water plants across temple premises providing 2,76,793 litres of clean water daily, equivalent to avoiding 2,76,793 PET bottles/day. Prevents ~5,200 MT plastic waste/year and ~22,500 MT CO2 emissions.

sustainability_report p.41

Opted for concessional tax regime under Section 115BAAData confidence — high

During FY2024-25, the Company opted to pay taxes under Section 115BAA of the Income Tax Act, 1961, foregoing certain tax holiday benefits. Resulted in reduction of deferred tax liability by ₹29 crores.

sustainability_report p.169

No durable carbon removals program disclosedData confidence — med

The report does not disclose any investments in durable carbon removals (DAC, BECCS, biochar) or carbon offsets/credits retired. Decarbonisation focus is on operational efficiency (energy, water, waste reduction) and committing to SBTi targets. Tree plantation around manufacturing facilities is mentioned as a community/biodiversity initiative rather than a quantified removals strategy.

sustainability_report p.53

Primary: Compressor and air dryer unit upgradesData confidence — high

Replaced screw-type air compressors with centrifugal variants and conventional purge-type Air Dryer Units (ADUs) with Heat of Compression (HOC) ADUs, reducing emissions by ~3,170 TCO2e and contributing energy savings of ~16,090 GJ during FY2024-25.

sustainability_report p.32

Primary: Brine chilling system replacement (reciprocating → screw-type)Data confidence — high

Replaced reciprocating brine chilling systems with screw-type chilling plants, saving ~3,760 GJ of energy. Also optimised utility usage by replacing brine with reverse-treated water in heat exchangers, saving ~110 TCO2e.

sustainability_report p.32

Primary: Steam condensate recovery and reuseData confidence — high

Recovered and reused steam condensate water in boiler operations, resulting in ~280 TCO2e reduction and conserving ~11,970 KL of water. Replaced steam ejectors with dry vacuum pumps, leading to a reduction of ~380 TCO2e.

sustainability_report p.32

Dependent: Hazardous waste co-processing at cement industriesData confidence — high

~88% of hazardous waste is sent to cement industries and recyclers for co-processing and recycling, replacing fossil fuel use in cement kilns. Only ~12% is sent to landfilling and incineration. Organic/distillation bottom residues with calorific value are used as alternate fuel.

sustainability_report p.73

SBTi commitment for near term and net zero targetsData confidence — high

Company committed to Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for both Near term and Net-Zero targets. In line with the commitment, working on developing targets.

sustainability_report p.29

2030 sustainability targets (base year 2019-20)Data confidence — high

Reduce absolute GHG (Scope 1+2) by 5%, reduce intensity GHG by 25%, decrease intensity energy consumption by 25%, reduce groundwater/surface water intake by 30%, reduce water consumption by 25%, reduce intensity waste disposal by 25%, reduce plastic waste packaging. Base year 2019-20.

sustainability_report p.18

Unit 3 Kakinada Greenfield facility commenced commercial operationsData confidence — high

Phase 1 of Unit 3 Greenfield manufacturing facility at Kakinada commenced commercial operations from January 01, 2025 with investment of INR 1,200-1,500 crores. Increases manufacturing capacity and backward integration.

sustainability_report p.8

CDP Score 'B' (Climate and Water Security)Data confidence — high

Company achieved CDP Disclosure 2024 with score B for Climate and Water Security. Also EcoVadis Bronze rating (Top 35%) June 2024.

sustainability_report p.17

Opted for lower tax rate under Section 115BAAData confidence — high

Company opted to pay taxes under Section 115BAA of Income Tax Act, 1961 without claiming tax holiday benefits. Resulted in reduction of deferred tax liability by INR 29 crores.

sustainability_report p.91

Reasonable assurance on BRSR Core indicatorsData confidence — high

Bureau Veritas (India) Private Limited provided reasonable assurance for 9 BRSR Core indicators including GHG footprint, water, energy, waste, employee wellbeing, gender diversity etc.

sustainability_report p.26

Limited renewable electricity adoption; ~0.5% of total electricity from renewablesData confidence — high

In FY2025, the Company consumed 23,267 GJ of electricity from renewable sources versus 17,48,555 GJ from non-renewable sources, representing approximately 1.3% of total electricity. The 2030 target is to 'rely on renewable energy sources to the extent possible, where applicable'. The renewable share grew from 7,441 GJ in FY2024 to 23,267 GJ in FY2025, indicating early-stage scale-up but no explicit PPAs, RE100 commitment, or on-site solar capacity disclosed.

sustainability_report p.36

No durable carbon removal portfolio disclosedData confidence — med

The report does not disclose any investment in durable carbon removals (DAC, BECCS, biochar). The Company's emission reduction approach is focused on operational efficiency, process improvements, and limited renewable electricity adoption rather than offsets or removals.

sustainability_report p.18

Primary: Chilling system upgrade (reciprocating to screw-type brine chillers)Data confidence — high

Replaced reciprocating brine chilling systems with screw-type chilling plants, saving ~3,760 GJ of energy in FY2025. Part of broader utility-side efficiency program at manufacturing units.

sustainability_report p.18

Primary: Green chemistry process innovation and solvent recoveryData confidence — high

Implemented process improvements guided by Principles of Green Chemistry, enhancing recovery and reuse potential. Established dedicated solvent recovery stations enabling efficient reuse of solvents (Toluene ~87.3% recycled, Nitrobenzene ~92.6% recycled in FY2025). Multi-stage scrubbers and bulk tanker procurement reduce packaging waste.

sustainability_report p.31

Primary: Dry vacuum pumps replacing steam ejectorsData confidence — high

Replaced steam ejectors with dry vacuum pumps, leading to ~380 TCO2e reduction in FY2025. Part of utility optimisation programme at manufacturing units.

sustainability_report p.18

Primary: Green chemistry & solvent recoveryData confidence — high

Implemented process improvements guided by Principles of Green Chemistry to enhance recovery and reuse potential. Established dedicated solvent recovery stations for efficient solvent reuse. Recycled content of input materials: Toluene ~87.3%, Nitrobenzene ~92.6%.

sustainability_report p.59

Limited on-site solar/transparent roofing; reliance on grid + boiler fuelData confidence — high

Divi's reports ~23,267 GJ renewable electricity in FY2024-25 (up from 7,441 GJ in FY2023-24), representing <0.5% of total energy consumption. Initiatives are modest: replacing electrical garden lights with solar lights and arranging transparent roof-top sheets at manufacturing facilities. The 2030 goal is to 'rely on renewable energy sources to the extent possible, where applicable' - notably without a specific renewable percentage target. The vast majority of energy remains non-renewable (49,38,860 GJ of 49,62,127 GJ total).

sustainability_report p.69

Dependent: Sustainable procurement engagement with suppliersData confidence — high

About 65.16% of purchases by value are sourced from vendors who embraced the Company's sustainable procurement policy. Assessment of value chain partners on health & safety, working conditions, and environmental impacts has commenced. Divi's encourages suppliers to adopt practices that minimise environmental impact across their supply chains.

sustainability_report p.58

Primary: Compressor and air-dryer upgrades (centrifugal compressors + HOC ADUs)Data confidence — high

Replaced screw-type air compressors with centrifugal variants and conventional purge-type Air Dryer Units (ADUs) with Heat of Compression (HOC) ADUs, reducing emissions by ~3,170 TCO2e and contributing energy savings of ~16,090 GJ in FY2025. This is the single largest lever in the disclosed energy/emissions reduction portfolio.

sustainability_report p.18