Cyient cuts energy intensity and limits emissions: BRSR Report

Cyient showed a strong focus on sustainable engineering and technology solutions. According to its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) FY 2024-25, the company highlights that it is weaving sustainability in its business. By using more renewable energy, investing is digital transformation and following ESG principles, Cyient is addressing a big challenge. These includes climate risk, supply chain responsibility and human capital development. The company wants to be technology leader but in a sustainable way.

Through efforts such as solar energy uptake, EV charging facilities, wastewater recycling (STPs), and conversion of organic wastes, Cyient drove down its overall energy intensity to 0.00000297 GJ per rupee of turnover and registered Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions of 11,747 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent with intensity 0.000000486 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent per rupee of turnover.

The CSR activities by the company were focused in the areas of education, digital literacy, skill development, and community development, benefitting more than 25,000 people with high marginalization inclusion.

The firm has reported zero lost-time incidents, 100% ISO 45001-certified units, and 100% employees with PF, gratuity, insurance, and maternity benefits reflect Cyient's emphasis on a health, safety, and inclusion culture, with women composing ~25% of its 12,022 strength. 74 differently abled employees are also on its rolls, supporting its diversity agenda.

The company settled all employee and community grievances, although 6 complaints from shareholders are pending review. Significantly, Cyient had no report of corruption, anti-competitive behaviour, or data security breaches in FY 25.

For the future, Cyient aims to reach 75% use of renewable energy by FY 2040, 50% rainwater harvesting in offices by FY 2026, and 100% recycling of wastewater by FY 2030, while expanding supply chain ESG evaluations to 75% spend by FY 2027.

The Chairman's ESG report highlights "responsible innovation and sustainable impact", consistent with international frameworks of sustainability and all 9 NGRBC principles.

Highlights

• Energy: 71,880 GJ total (16,954 GJ renewable); intensity 0.00000297 GJ/₹ turnover.
• Water: The company used 81,961 KL of water, very little compared to its revenue.
• GHG Emissions: It has released 1,117 tonnes of CO2 from fuel and 10,630 tonnes from electricity use.
• Waste: A total of 200.58 MT generated but 138 tonnes were recycled.
• Air Emissions: Small amount of gas was released 0.08 MT of NOx, SOx 0.16 MT, PM 0.38 MT.
• Social Impact: Over 25,000 people were benefited from its social work, 75% employees got training, POSH complaints resolved.
• Governance: The company has ESG Board Committee, and ensures all suppliers follow its Vendor Code of Conduct.