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Sustainability

Purpose‑Driven. Planet‑Focused

Sustainability is fundamental to Hetero's growth and purpose. Through responsible operations, environmental stewardship, and strong governance, we strive to create lasting value for the environment, our people, and the communities we serve.

Generating long-term impact remains central to our mission. By integrating science-driven innovation with ethical practices, we focus on minimizing our ecological footprint, supporting employee well-being, and building enduring trust across our ecosystem.

Our sustainability framework is built around three core pillars:

Environmental Commitment

Pharmaceutical manufacturing is resource‑intensive, with high energy and water use and significant hazardous waste generation. In India, the sector’s environmental footprint is substantial, underscoring the need for strong sustainability practices. At Hetero, we recognize this responsibility and are committed to integrating sustainable operations to reduce our environmental impact.

Emissions Management

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Hetero is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through improved operational practices, advanced monitoring, and robust environmental controls. These initiatives support our goal of lowering the environmental footprint across manufacturing locations.

Water Stewardship

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Responsible water management is a key priority. We implement conservation measures, track water consumption, and expand recycling and reuse systems to minimize freshwater dependency and promote efficient utilization across sites.

Green Chemistry

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Our Green Chemistry approach focuses on designing processes and products that reduce hazardous substances, minimize waste, and enhance energy efficiency. By embedding these principles, we enable safer, cleaner manufacturing while advancing our broader sustainability objectives—lowering emissions, conserving resources, and driving innovation across the value chain.

Energy Efficiency

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We prioritize optimizing energy performance across facilities by adopting efficient technologies and process improvements. These efforts help reduce energy intensity while supporting reliable and sustainable manufacturing.

Circular Economy

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Our circularity initiatives emphasize responsible handling, reduction, and safe disposal of operational waste. Structured systems ensure regulatory compliance while encouraging resource recovery and sustainable waste management practices.

Sustainable Packaging

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Hetero focuses on packaging solutions that balance environmental responsibility with product safety, quality, and compliance — including recyclable materials, biodegradable alternatives, and lightweight designs that lower lifecycle carbon impact.

Social Performance

Hetero’s Social Performance reflects our commitment to a people‑centric, inclusive, and safe workplace. We prioritize well‑being, performance, DEI, health and safety, and continuous learning to help employees grow and succeed. We also focus on building a resilient, future‑ready workforce through strong safety practices, structured training, and an inclusive culture aligned with our broader ESG goals.

Workforce Development & Well-Being

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Hetero strengthens its workforce through fair and inclusive talent practices that promote ethical recruitment, equal opportunity, and targeted initiatives such as the Mahila Abhyudaya Program to advance gender diversity. Employee growth is supported through structured learning pathways, leadership development programs, and hands-on training facilities, including the Darpan Skill Development Centre and the Manthan QC Lab. We also prioritize employee well-being through comprehensive healthcare benefits, parental support, flexible work options, and mental health services such as the Bharosa counseling program.

Inclusive Culture & Local Empowerment

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Our inclusive culture fosters collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect at every level of the organization. We prioritize hiring from local communities across our operational locations to strengthen regional engagement and shared progress. Our leadership teams reflect diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise—where age and gender are no barriers. By enabling local talent to advance into leadership roles, we promote cultural alignment, support community development, and create long-term value within the regions we serve.

Human Rights & Ethical Practices

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A dedicated human rights policy guides our actions, establishing clear commitments to inclusion, equal opportunity, fair compensation, and non-discrimination. These principles are embedded in daily operations and extended across our partnerships, ensuring that respect and dignity remain central to every interaction.

Health, Safety & Compliance

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All operational sites adhere to national regulations and recognized international standards such as ISO 45001 and SA8000. Robust process safety systems, hazard monitoring, emergency preparedness, and regular training help maintain a safe workplace. We also uphold strong labor practices, including fair wages, accessible grievance mechanisms, and strict safeguards against discrimination, harassment, child labor, and forced labor.

Governance & Accountability

Hetero’s governance framework is rooted in ethics, transparency, and accountability, supported by strong controls for anti‑corruption, data protection, and financial integrity. We reinforce trust across our value chain through responsible supply‑chain oversight, green procurement, and supplier sustainability initiatives. Our disclosures follow globally recognized frameworks—including GRI, SASB, UNGC, and the SDGs—to ensure transparent and credible ESG reporting.

Sustainable Supply Chain Oversight

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Sustainability is integrated into Hetero’s supplier management through regular ESG assessments conducted both onsite and digitally. These evaluations cover key parameters such as labor practices, workplace safety, ethical conduct, regulatory compliance, energy and water consumption, emissions, waste management, and other environmental indicators.

Ethics, Integrity & Speak-Up Culture

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We foster a strong speak-up culture through our Whistleblower Policy, which enables protected disclosures and prompt review of reported concerns. Ethical conduct is reinforced through annual anti-corruption training, robust compliance systems, and adherence to the principles of the UN Global Compact. This commitment extends across our supply chain, where all partners are required to meet strict anti-corruption and ethical standards.

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity

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Data privacy is a critical priority. Hetero safeguards sensitive patient, clinical, and operational information through ISO 27001-certified systems, stringent regulatory compliance, and transparent data management practices. We empower customers with data access rights and provide regular employee training to strengthen cybersecurity awareness.

Risk Management & Business Resilience

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Our proactive, prevention-focused risk culture is supported by a comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management framework that identifies and manages regulatory, operational, financial, reputational, and ESG-related risks. Through cross-functional collaboration and structured risk assessment, classification, and monitoring, we enhance decision-making and reinforce long-term business resilience.

Our ESG Goals Pave the Way For a Sustainable Future

Environment
Social
Governance

Reducing carbon emissions

Aspiring for Net Zero by 2045

  • Reduce carbon emissions (Scope 1 & 2) – 25% by 2030
  • Establish Scope 3 inventory by 2030
  • Increase renewable energy sources by 30% by 2030

Water stewardship

Adopt Responsible Water Management

  • Undertake water stress and risk assessment by FY 2030
  • Increase wastewater recycling by 5% annually

Waste management

Reduce Waste Generation

  • Become Zero Waste to Landfill Company by 2030

Diversity & inclusion

Build a Diversified Team

  • Improve percentage of women employees to 10% by 2026
  • Maintain representation of women in leadership roles

Health & safety

Ensure High Occupational Health & Safety Standards

  • Continue to achieve zero fatality in manufacturing operations

Product stewardship

Pursue Product Quality and Safety

  • Maintain 100% compliance with regulatory and audit observations

Ethics & compliance

Ensure Compliance with Ethics

  • Ensure regulatory compliance through stringent implementation
  • Set up ISO31000 Risk Management Processes by 2028

Supply chain

Implement Sustainable Supply Chain Practices

  • Assess 80% critical suppliers for ESG compliance by 2028
Accreditations & Credentials

Globally recognised for our commitment to sustainability, safety, and responsible governance

Science Based Targets Initiative

Great Place to Work

EcoVadis Silver

UN Global Compact

Environmental Management

Occupational Health and Safety

Energy Management

Information Security

Sustainable Procurement

Social Responsibility

Committed to Science Based Targets

Certified Great Place to Work

Silver Medal in EcoVadis

UN Global Compact Signatory

Environmental Management System

Occupational Health and Safety

Energy Management

Information Security Standard

Sustainable Procurement

Social Responsibility & Ethics

Sustainability Reporting

Sustainability reporting is integral to informed decision-making and continuous improvement at Hetero. Each year, we consolidate data across all our facilities to monitor key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance indicators.

Our comprehensive disclosures are aligned with globally recognized frameworks, including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring transparency, accountability, and measurable impact.

Sustainability Report 2025

Sustainability Report 2025

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SR 2023-2024

SR 2023-2024

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Previous Reports ▼

Carbon Reduction Plan

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Carbon Reduction Plan

Hetero's Carbon Reduction Plan reflects our long-term commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions through a structured and measurable approach. We systematically track our carbon footprint and implement targeted strategies to progressively reduce operational emissions across our facilities.

Our initiatives include the adoption of renewable energy, transition to cleaner fuel alternatives, enhancement of equipment efficiency, and continuous strengthening of environmental management systems. Looking ahead, we aim to further expand renewable energy integration and deploy advanced, low-carbon technologies to reduce reliance on conventional energy sources and minimize our overall environmental impact.

Policies

Hetero's sustainability policies shape our approach across every stage of operations—from responsible sourcing of raw materials to the safe delivery of products. Regularly reviewed and updated, these policies ensure alignment with applicable regulations, global standards, and evolving stakeholder expectations.

Policies