Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting for Financial year ended March 31, 2025.
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Fermenta Biotech has submitted its BRSR for FY 2024-25 to BSE as part of its Annual Report. The company manufactures Vitamin D3, niche APIs, biotech and nutraceutical products, contributing 85.5% of turnover, with Vitamin D3 products alone at 76%. Exports account for 52% of revenue across around 60 countries, with operations spread over 4 national plants and 1 office. The workforce stands at 532 permanent employees (only 6.77% female) and 97 permanent workers, with women making up 33.33% of the 9-member Board. Key positives: zero work-related fatalities or injuries, zero complaints on POSH/child labour/forced labour/discrimination, 100% employees trained on human rights, full minimum wage compliance, and employee turnover rate dropped sharply from 28.6% to 14.83%. Grievances were low — 2 shareholder and 7 customer complaints, all resolved. Reported standalone turnover for FY 2023-24 was ₹30,709.04 lakhs with net worth of ₹31,422.61 lakhs.
This is a routine mandatory ESG/sustainability disclosure and does not directly affect stock price. However, it reinforces Fermenta's compliance credentials across pharma, food and environmental solutions, and highlights improving employee retention and strong safety record, which are positive ESG signals for institutional investors.