Sustainability is a core element of Zydus’ corporate identity. It is deeply embedded in Zydus’ strategic approach across its operations, supply chain, and stakeholder engagement. Aligned with its vision “To be a global life sciences Company transforming lives through path breaking discoveries,” Zydus’ sustainability framework is built on three core pillars: combating global climate change, promoting employee and community wellbeing, and upholding strong governance practices..
Zydus recognises the urgent need to address the global challenges of climate change and social fragmentation, and act proactively to build a resilient, sustainable future.
Zydus is committed to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through targeted initiatives and measurable sustainability commitments that reinforce its long-term sustainability agenda and ensure accountability across operations.
Zydus adopts a top down approach to sustainability, ensuring accountability and positive impact at every level. The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Committee of the Board of Directors serves as the central authority for driving sustainable value creation.
By embedding environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and sound governance into every facet of its operations, Zydus strives to deliver enduring value to stakeholders while contributing meaningfully to a sustainable future.
Zydus’ approach to environmental stewardship is comprehensive and action‑oriented. Zydus focuses on energy efficiency, emissions reduction, water stewardship, and robust waste management to minimise environmental impact. It actively promotes biodiversity conservation and product stewardship, creating a holistic strategy that supports sustainable development and benefits local communities.
Zydus is committed to social responsibility, upholding human rights and ethical labour practices across its operations. Zydus’ rigorous health and safety standards ensure a secure workplace, while healthcare programs support physical and mental well being. Through continuous training and development, Zydus fosters a culture of growth and empowerment, enabling employees to thrive both professionally and personally.
Through Board level oversight by the CSR and ESG Committee, Zydus upholds ethical conduct, compliance with laws, and transparent disclosures. Zydus’ governance framework builds trust with investors, regulators, and communities, while robust risk management and accountability systems ensure long term sustainability and resilience across its operations.
With growing relevance of ESG, Zydus restructured its CSR Committee into the CSR & ESG Committee. The committee provides strategic guidance and oversight, reviews ESG performance biannually, responds to emerging ESG challenges, and ensures sustainable practices that create long term stakeholder value. Its key responsibilities include overseeing ESG policies and strategies, guiding management, monitoring performance and disclosures, engaging stakeholders, tracking ESG trends, and improving external ESG ratings.
Zydus’ ESG goals focus on driving sustainable growth through responsible environmental practices, fostering social well being, and upholding good governance practices to create long-term value for stakeholders while contributing positively to communities and the planet.
A. CLIMATE CHANGE (GHG Emissions)
B. WATER MANAGEMENT
C. WASTE MANAGEMENT
A. GENDER DIVERSITY
B. EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING
C. SUPPLIERS ASSESSMENT
D. EMPLOYEE TRAINING
A. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
B. CERTIFICATIONS
C. ESG PRACTICES
A. CLIMATE CHANGE (GHG Emissions)
B. WATER MANAGEMENT
C. WASTE MANAGEMENT
A. GENDER DIVERSITY
B. EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING
C. SUPPLIERS ASSESSMENT
D. EMPLOYEE TRAINING
A. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
B. CERTIFICATIONS
C. ESG PRACTICES
Zydus’ ESG disclosures reflect its commitment to transparency and accountability, providing stakeholders with clear insights into its environmental, social, and governance performance. Through integrated annual reports, BRSR, and ESG reports, Zydus communicates progress, highlight key initiatives, and ensure alignment with global standards to drive trust and long term value creation.
Zydus’ Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) reflect its commitment to providing stakeholders with comprehensive and reliable information on its ESG performance.
Zydus’ ESG Report presents a comprehensive view of its sustainability initiatives, governance practices, and social impact. It communicates progress on key ESG goals, aligns with global standards, and demonstrates its dedication to long term value creation.
Zydus’ Integrated Annual Report provides a nuanced and comprehensive analysis of its performance across the six capitals that holistically capture its performance: Financial, Manufactured, Intellectual, Human, Natural, and Social & Relationship.
Zydus has outlined a robust sustainability framework to achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Using FY2022 as the baseline, Zydus is reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions through energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, carbon credits, and operational enhancements. This science driven plan, formally accepted by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), underscores Zydus’ dedication to environmental responsibility, resilient operations, and long term value creation for stakeholders.
ESG ReportThe outcome of Zydus’ ESG efforts, assessed by leading rating agencies, reflects its progress in environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance excellence. These ESG ratings and scores validate its commitment to sustainable practices, enhance transparency, and strengthen stakeholder confidence in its journey of long term value creation.
Zydus acknowledges that safeguarding biodiversity is fundamental to the health of the planet, the resilience of ecosystems, and the sustainability of business operations. As a leading pharmaceutical company, it recognises the interdependence between its operations and ecosystem services and acknowledges its role in preserving nature and minimising ecological disruption.
Zydus supports the principles of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and aligns with the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) vision of “Living in Harmony with Nature by 2050.” Guided by the mitigation hierarchy, it is committed to avoid, minimise, restore, and reduce ecosystem impacts, with a goal of creating a net positive impact (NPI) on biodiversity across its operational sites by 2040.
Zydus recognises the vital role forests play in biodiversity, climate regulation, and community well being and therefore is committed to No Deforestation across its operations and supply chain The No-Deforestation Commitment reaffirms its pledge to conduct business activities without contributing to deforestation.
The Company is exploring the feasibility of utilising alternative materials and sustainable packaging practices to mitigate the demand for virgin forest resources.
The Company prioritises the reuse and recycling of its packaging material, reducing the need for virgin paper.
The Company adheres to all applicable regulatory requirements related to forest conservation and replacement afforestation.
Zydus state of art vaccine manufacturing facilities are located at two different locations ( Moraiya and Changodar) in Ahmedabad. The vaccine facility located at Changodar is engaged in development and manufacturing of various vaccine products .The vaccine facility located at Moriaya site is engaged in manufacturing of Rabies vaccine.
Zydus Lifecience Limited holds the 2nd position in the esg rating by S&P Global for 2024
