April, 2026 | Pune, India – Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited (SCIL) has achieved an ESG Score of 66/100 in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025, marking a significant 13-point improvement from the previous year. The enhanced score reflects the company’s strengthened commitment to environmental responsibility, social accountability, and governance excellence across its global operations.

Sudarshan’s performance significantly outpaces the industry average, positioning the company at the 93rd percentile within the chemicals sector. The company’s data availability is rated as Very High, with 90% disclosure of required public information and 95% disclosure of additional transparency metrics—demonstrating industry-leading commitment to stakeholder accountability.

Exceptional Performance Across Key ESG Dimensions

Business Ethics & Governance: With a score of 93/100 (99th percentile), Sudarshan Chemical demonstrates unwavering commitment to ethical business practices. The company maintains robust codes of conduct, anti-bribery and anti-corruption policies, and a comprehensive whistleblowing mechanism to protect stakeholder interests.

Environmental Management: Energy efficiency programs score at 90/100, reflecting investments in sustainable operations. Waste and pollutants management achieved 77/100, with strong programs for hazardous waste handling, emissions reduction (NOx, SOx, VOC), and water efficiency.

Occupational Health & Safety: The company achieved a score of 89/100, placing it in the 97th percentile globally. Highlights include zero fatalities, industry-leading Lost-Time Injury Frequency Rates (LTIFR) for both employees and contractors, and comprehensive occupational health and safety programs.

Community Relations & Stakeholder Engagement: Achieving 88/100 (97th percentile), the company demonstrates strong commitment to community development through well-defined stakeholder engagement policies and active community relations programs.

Financial Transparency & Tax Governance: The company achieved a perfect score of 100/100 for tax strategy and reporting, alongside 88/100 for overall transparency and reporting—reflecting exemplary governance and responsible corporate citizenship.

Key Drivers of Improvement

The 13-point increase is driven by strengthened Human Capital Management initiatives, enhanced waste and pollutants management protocols, and robust climate strategy implementation. The company has improved its emissions reporting to include comprehensive Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas data, demonstrating transparency and commitment to climate accountability.

“This significant improvement underscores Sudarshan’s unwavering commitment to creating sustainable value for all stakeholders,” said Shivalika Raje, Chief Sustainability Officer and Head of People Practices. “Our continued focus on workplace safety, ethical governance, environmental stewardship, and community engagement reflects how we operate globally. We remain dedicated to advancing our sustainability leadership within the chemicals industry,” she noted.

About Sudarshan: Sudarshan Chemical Industries Ltd (BSE: 506655 | NSE: SUDARSCHEM) is a global leader in color solutions and specialized pigments, serving customers in over 120 countries. Headquartered in Pune and Frankfurt, the company offers a broad portfolio of organic, inorganic, and pearlescent pigments used across coatings, plastics, inks, cosmetics, and other applications. Supported by more than 3,900 employees and 19 manufacturing and R&D sites worldwide, Sudarshan continues to set benchmarks in color quality, performance, and sustainability.
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