Environmental
Social
Governance
Environmental Stewardship:
At Exide, we are committed to environmental stewardship by minimizing our ecological footprint across operations. Our facilities now draw 24%+ of electricity from renewable sources - solar (95 MWp+) and wind (11.7 MW), helping us avoid 93,000+ tCO2e in emissions this year alone.
Through our recycling subsidiary, Chloride Metals Ltd., ~79% of the lead & alloys and ~16% of the plastics used in production come from recycled material, reducing our dependence on primary inputs.
We continue transforming our logistics footprint too, with 26% of last-mile deliveries now EV-based and LNG introduced in primary logistics.
Together, these efforts have driven a 15.6% reduction in our Scope 1+2 emissions intensity this year, as we advance toward our commitment of Net Zero by 2050.
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Net Zero 2050
Pathway to Net Zero - Timeline
Climate Change and Decarbonisation
Climate change identified as a core material topic through our Double Materiality Assessment
Our decarbonisation strategy is aligned in principle with Science Based Targets (SBTi) methodology across near-term, medium-term and long-term horizons, providing a rigorous, globally recognised framework for our pathway to net zero by 2050.
Our Commitments . Independently Validated
| Framework | Status / Recognition |
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| SBTi-aligned Strategy | Near, medium and long-term horizons covered |
| GHG Protocol / GRI | Limited Assurance |
| BRSR Core | Reasonable Assurance |
| S&P CSA | 65/100 . Top 5% Auto-components . Yearbook member and Industry Mover |
| EcoVadis | Bronze Medal • Top 14% Manufacture of Batteries & Accumulators |
| ISO 14040 | Life Cycle Assessment: 3 products |
- Renewable Energy
- Energy Efficiency
- Resource Conservation
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95.3 MWpSolar On-Site and Off-Site
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11.7 MWWind power capacity
Green Logistics
Contribution to a Circular Economy
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CML's total capacity
346 KMT per annum
Social Responsibility
At Exide, we cultivate lasting and mutually beneficial relationships with our employees, workers, value chain partners, and communities at large. We foster open communication and trust, prioritize employee well-being through a safe and healthy work environment that encourages growth, and adhere to the highest ethical standards in all our business dealings, ensuring responsible sourcing and transparent operations. We actively engage with our communities, supporting local initiatives and championing positive social impact. Through these efforts, in FY 2025-26 we impacted 4.05 lakh+ primary beneficiaries across our CSR themes, a 7.7% YoY increase, reinforcing our commitment to sustainable, positive impact for all those we serve.
- Employees and Workers
- Value Chain partners and other stakeholders
- Communities
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Number of Differently-abled
workers has increased to67 in FY 2025-26(from 36 in FY 2024-25, an 85% increase this year alone)
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We promote an inclusive work culture focused on employee well-being and career growth. Differently-abled team members are deployed across suitable shop floor and support roles based on capability and safety considerations, supported by supervisory sensitisation, targeted training. This also includes sign-language support where relevant, and inclusive workplace practices. Through fair policies, open communication, and initiatives like training, family events, and recognition programs, we continue building an equitable, engaging workplace for all.
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17,500+Man-hours by employees for CSR volunteering services in FY 2025-26
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4.05 lakh+Lives positively impacted
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85%+Beneficiaries are from Vulnerable and Marginalised Groups
Strong Governance
Exide upholds the highest standards of corporate governance, prioritizing transparency, accountability, and ethical business conduct in all our operations. We believe that strong governance is essential for building trust with our stakeholders and ensuring long-term sustainability.
- Transparency and Accountability
- Ethical Business Conduct
- Risk Management
- Sustainability Ratings
