Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd bagged the EcoVadis Platinum Medal for the second consecutive year, placing the company among the top 1% of more than 1,50,000 organisations assessed globally. The recognition underscores Himadri’s strong and consistent performance across key sustainability parameters.
EcoVadis evaluated the company against 21 sustainability criteria spanning four core pillars —Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. The assessment aligns with leading international frameworks, including the UN Global Compact, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
Sustainability Embedded in Core Operations
Himadri continues to back its sustainability strategy with targeted investments in energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and circular economy initiatives. As part of this commitment, the company operates eight zero-liquid discharge manufacturing facilities, reinforcing its focus on responsible water management. In addition, Himadri meets 100% of its electrical energy requirements through in-house clean power, significantly reducing its environmental footprint while enhancing operational resilience.
Leadership Perspective on ESG Integration
Anurag Choudhary, CMD and CEO of Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd, said the back-to-back Platinum rating validates the company’s approach to embedding sustainability into business strategy and decision-making processes. He added that this recognition comes at a time when Himadri is expanding its global footprint across 56 countries, ensuring that growth remains aligned with robust ESG principles.
Strengthening Global Value Chain Partnerships
As a pioneer in lithium-ion battery materials manufacturing in India, Himadri has built a diversified product portfolio that includes speciality carbon black, coal tar pitch, and advanced materials. The company serves a wide range of end-use sectors such as paints, plastics, aluminium, and defence. As reported by filingreader.com, by achieving consecutive EcoVadis Platinum ratings, Himadri further strengthens its position as a trusted partner in global value chains, while aligning with evolving regulatory requirements and growing stakeholder expectations around ESG performance and transparent sustainability reporting.
