Sustainability Insights

India's chemicals sector targets up to USD 81 bn exports by 2030: NITI Aayog report

India's chemicals industry could target exports of up to USD 81 billion by 2030 as the country seeks to expand domestic production, reduce import dependence and become a net-zero importer, according to a NITI Aayog report.

India's chemicals sector targets up to USD 81 bn exports by 2030: NITI Aayog report

India's chemicals industry could target exports of up to USD 81 billion by 2030 as the country seeks to expand domestic production, reduce import dependence and become a net-zero importer, according to a NITI Aayog report.

IOL Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals submits FY26 sustainability report

IOL Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals filed its FY26 BRSR, reporting ₹2319.06 crore turnover and significant ESG progress. The company achieved 100% water neutrality and reduced GHG emission intensity by 8.8% despite higher production. Environmental metrics show 60,731.8 tCO2e in Scope 1 emissions. Socially, the firm maintains zero fatalities and strong safety certifications, with women holding 12.5% of board seats.

Vishnu Chemicals discloses FY26 sustainability metrics

Vishnu Chemicals Limited filed its FY26 BRSR, reporting 99% turnover from specialty chemicals and 46.72% export contribution. Environmental data shows increased energy consumption and GHG emissions, while governance disclosures include penalties for RMC composition non-compliance.

Envision and Sasol Advance Future Energy Systems with Green Hydrogen Collaboration in South Africa

/PRNewswire/ -- Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, today announced a collaboration with Sasol, a global energy and chemicals company, to...

Envision and Sasol Advance Future Energy Systems with Green Hydrogen Collaboration in South Africa

CHIFENG, China, Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, today announced a collaboration with Sasol, a global energy and chemicals company, to advance the design study of a potential green hydrogen system at Sasol's Sasolburg operations in South Africa. The collaboration marks an important step in exploring how future energy system can integrate renewable power, energy storage and electrolyser technologies to unlock new pathways to support the development of lower-carbon fuels and chemicals, including potential applications in eMethanol and sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF).

Ardee Industries IPO opens for subscription today: Price band, GMP, issue size and key details

Ardee Industries operates in the circular economy segment, focusing on the recovery and recycling of end-of-life energy storage products and non-ferrous scrap. The company also recovers critical resources from waste streams and manufactures pure lead and lead alloys used across industries such as energy storage, e-mobility, automotive and chemicals.

Life cycle assessment of polyethylene carrier bags manufactured from recycled plastics in Ghana: Environmental impacts of chemical additives and a fossil-intensive electricity grid

Author summary Plastic waste is a growing environmental challenge in many developing countries, including Ghana, where limited waste management systems and increasing plastic consumption have made recycling an important strategy for reducing pollution. However, recycling itself requires energy and materials that can also affect the environment. In this study, we evaluated the environmental impacts of producing polyethylene carrier bags from recycled plastic waste in Ghana using the life cycle assessment (LCA) approach. We found that electricity used during manufacturing is the largest source of environmental impacts in most categories, because Ghana's electricity supply relies heavily on fossil fuels. Sodium hydroxide, used in wastewater treatment, was the second-largest contributor to climate change impacts. Carbon black, an additive used in plastic production, was the second-largest contributor to fossil resource depletion. Chemicals used in wastewater treatment, particularly sodium hydroxide and polyaluminium chloride, also contributed substantially to toxicity-related impacts. We also examined the potential benefits of replacing the current electricity supply with solar energy and found that this change could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about 74%, along with substantial reductions in most other environmental impacts. Our findings demonstrate that recycling plastic waste can be made significantly more sustainable through cleaner energy sources and improved selection of manufacturing additives. The study provides practical evidence to support policies and industrial strategies aimed at promoting a circular economy and reducing the environmental footprint of plastic recycling in Ghana and other sub-Saharan African countries.

Dhampur Sugar Mills Limited Submits Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26

Dhampur Sugar Mills Limited filed its BRSR for FY 2025-26 on 30th July, 2026, disclosing standalone ESG performance across sugar, ethanol, power, and chemicals operations. The company reported 301 permanent employees and 1,403 total workers, zero human rights violations, and zero lost-time injuries in FY 2025-2026. Total Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions stood at 14,636 metric tons of CO2 equivalent for FY 2025-2026, with ZLD systems operational in distillery units. The report covers all nine NGRC principles with board-level oversight by the CSR Committee.

Tata Chemicals receives 67.8 ESG score from SES Research for FY26

SES ESG Research assigns Tata Chemicals an adjusted ESG score of 67.8 for FY26. The report is independent, based on public data, and not commissioned by the company. The disclosure complies with SEBI Listing Regulations and was filed on July 29, 2026.

Orion S.A. releases its 2025 Sustainability Report

Orion S.A. has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting the need for a climate policy that reflects the basic realities of chemistry and manufacturing.   The climate policy issue is the focus of the report’s “CEO Letter,” which notes the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) is one of the top sustainability topics on the minds of leaders in the chemical industry with operations in Europe.

Bhagiradha Chemicals files BRSR for FY 2025

Bhagiradha Chemicals & Industries Limited filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26, reporting zero regulatory penalties and a workforce of 832. The company detailed its environmental management efforts, including a Zero Liquid Discharge system and sustainable sourcing of 76% of inputs. CSR initiatives benefitted over 10,000 individuals in education, healthcare, and rural development.