Piramal Pharma Strengthens Future Ready Operations with 22.6% Emissions Reduction, 41% Renewable Energy and Zero USFDA OAI Observations

Lowest-ever Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions mark a milestone year in the Company's SBTi-approved decarbonisation journey

MUMBAI, India, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Piramal Pharma Limited (NSE: PPLPHARMA | BSE: 543635), a leading global pharmaceuticals company, today released its Sustainability Report 2025–26, showcasing significant progress across its environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities. Anchored by the theme "Advancing Innovation, Leveraging Sustainability," the report highlights how sustainability continues to be integrated into the Company's strategy, operations and innovation agenda while creating long-term value for patients, customers, communities and stakeholders.

Key Highlights:

Climate and Responsible Operations

• Achieved a 22.6% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to the FY2022 baseline
• Increased renewable energy usage to 41% of total energy consumption across operations
• Recycled and reused 2.63 Lakh kilolitres of freshwater, and diverted 65% of total waste for recycling
• Continued progress against the Company's Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-approved decarbonisation roadmap

Quality and Operational Excellence

• Successfully completed 38 regulatory inspections, including three USFDA inspections with zero Official Action Indicated (OAI) observations
• Completed 209 customer audits, reinforcing the Company's quality and compliance standards across its global manufacturing network
• Advanced enterprise-wide digital transformation through Catalyst NxGen, SAP S/4HANA implementation and expansion of digital quality systems
• Announced a US$90 million investment to expand advanced therapeutics capabilities at its Lexington and Riverview facilities

Governance and People

• Maintained zero data breach incidents and zero corruption cases during the reporting period
• Achieved 100% ESG training completion across employees and 100% Code of Conduct training for the workforce
• Women represented 30% of the Board and 20.1% of the global workforce, reflecting continued progress on diversity and inclusion
• Assessed 38% of critical suppliers against sustainability criteria as part of the Company's responsible supply chain programme

Community Impact

• During FY2025–26, Piramal Pharma invested ₹8.98 crore in CSR initiatives, positively impacted nearly 1.8 million people across 112 Aspirational Districts through healthcare and education programmes, and continued to strengthen stakeholder engagement through community development, employee well being and responsible business practices.

Nandini Piramal, Chairperson, Piramal Pharma Limited, said, "At Piramal Pharma, we see sustainability not simply as a responsibility, but as a catalyst for innovation, resilience and long-term growth. This means investing in cleaner and more efficient operations, strengthening quality and digital capabilities, developing our people and building deeper partnerships across our value chain.

The progress reflected in this year's Sustainability Report gives us confidence in the direction we are taking. We believe that innovation and sustainability can reinforce one another, enabling us to make better decisions today while creating greater value for tomorrow.

As we move forward, our focus will remain on turning our sustainability ambitions into measurable action. Our aspiration is to create a future ready organisation that delivers better health outcomes, builds stronger communities and creates enduring value for all our stakeholders."

The Sustainability Report outlines Piramal Pharma's long-term sustainability framework, built around four strategic pillars Business Resilience, Quality & Excellence, Responsible Operations, and Stakeholder Centricity supported by more than 50 time-bound sustainability targets across 17 material topics. The Company's sustainability agenda continues to be overseen by its Sustainability and Risk Management Committee, ensuring ESG considerations remain integral to long-term business performance and value creation.

The Sustainability report follows GRI standards and is aligned with SASB and UNGC frameworks, underscoring PPL's commitment to sustainable growth, responsible capital allocation, and impactful stakeholder engagement. For more information, please refer to the full report available at - https://ppl-da-website-new-afd-endpoint-bgd4d0c9egf9g2eq.a01.azurefd.net/media/documents/PPL-Sustainability-Report-2025-26.pdf 

About Piramal Pharma Limited
Piramal Pharma Limited (PPL, NSE: PPLPHARMA I BSE: 543635), offers a portfolio of differentiated products and services through its 17 global development and manufacturing facilities and a global distribution network in over 100 countries. PPL includes Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS), an integrated contract development and manufacturing organization; Piramal Critical Care (PCC), a complex hospital generics business; and the Piramal Consumer Healthcare business, selling over-the-counter consumer and wellness products. In addition, one of PPL's associate companies, Abbvie Therapeutics India Private Limited, a joint venture between Abbvie and PPL, has emerged as one of the market leaders in the ophthalmology therapy area in the Indian pharma market.

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Piramal Pharma Strengthens Future Ready Operations with 22.6% Emissions Reduction, 41% Renewable Energy and Zero USFDA OAI Observations

Polymer-based crusting technology helps reduce water use and repeated spraying on landfill and solid waste stockpiles, haul roads, and unpaved roads in dry, high-temperature environments.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Qingdao SOCO New Material Co., Ltd. today announced the launch of DUSTSORB-202, a polymer-based dust control solution designed for long-term dust suppression on waste management stockpiles, landfill material piles, solid waste yards, unpaved roads, and other static dust sources.

The product was developed for operators facing persistent dust challenges across outdoor storage, material handling, and unpaved road environments, particularly in hot, dry, and windy climates where conventional water spraying often provides only short-term dust suppression and requires frequent reapplication.

Outdoor industrial and material handling environments, stockpiles, haul roads, and exposed surfaces can dry out quickly under high temperatures, intense sunlight, and low humidity. Once surfaces lose moisture, fine particles can become airborne again, creating persistent dust challenges and requiring frequent watering. This can drive up water consumption, labor requirements, vehicle use, and overall site operating costs.

DUSTSORB-202 addresses this challenge through polymer-based particle bonding and three-dimensional crusting technology. After dilution and application, the solution penetrates deep into the treated material, strengthening the bonding between fine particles throughout the treated zone. As it dries, it forms a three-dimensional consolidated layer that helps lock loose particles in place, resist wind erosion, and reduce dust release.

Dust management is becoming a broader operational issue across industrial and material handling environments, especially in regions where water availability, community impact, and operating efficiency all matter, said a SOCO spokesperson. DUSTSORB-202 was designed to help operators move beyond frequent water spraying and toward longer-lasting dust control and surface stabilization.

According to SOCO's application guidance, DUSTSORB-202 is suitable for static and exposed dust sources, including waste stockpiles, solid waste yards, coal storage areas, mine roads, unpaved roads, construction sites, bare soil areas, slopes, helipads, and other exposed surfaces. For waste stockpile applications, the product is typically diluted at 1:30 to 1:50 and applied by water truck, spray equipment, or fixed sprinkler systems at approximately 2.5 to 3.0 L/m² of working solution, depending on site conditions.

For road applications, the recommended application rate is determined based on factors such as soil layer characteristics, soil and road material type, surface conditions, traffic intensity, and local climate. The appropriate dosage and dilution ratio should therefore be evaluated according to specific site conditions to achieve effective and durable dust control.

DUSTSORB-202 has been applied across a range of demanding environments, including mining stockpiles and exposed slopes. In mining applications, the product helps control dust from exposed ore and material stockpiles under hot, dry, and windy conditions. On exposed slopes, it helps bind loose soil particles, reduce wind-driven dust and erosion, and provide longer-lasting surface stabilization. These applications demonstrate the versatility of DUSTSORB-202 for both material stockpiles and exposed ground surfaces where conventional water spraying may require frequent reapplication.

Compared with conventional calcium chloride-based dust control, DUSTSORB-202 is designed to provide longer-lasting dust suppression with less reliance on hygroscopic salts. Its polymer-based consolidation technology helps stabilize exposed surfaces and reduce the need for frequent reapplication, supporting lower maintenance requirements and more efficient long-term dust management.

Key advantages include:

• Long-lasting three-dimensional crusting and particle-binding dust control
• Strong resistance to wind erosion and particle release
• Non-corrosive formulation for safer equipment and surface application
• Non-toxic formulation suitable for routine dust control operations
• Effective in dry, hot, and windy outdoor environments
• Reduced dependence on repeated water spraying
• Compatible with water trucks, spray equipment, and fixed sprinkler systems
• Versatile applications across mining, roads, stockpiles, construction sites, slopes, waste handling areas, and other exposed surfaces

DUSTSORB-202 is part of SOCO's DUSTSORB dust control product series, developed to address challenging dust-control needs across industrial and outdoor environments. As a key product in the series, DUSTSORB-202 is designed for long-lasting dust suppression on stockpiles, roads, slopes, and other exposed surfaces. The DUSTSORB series also includes products for dynamic and localized dust control, supporting a broad range of industrial applications and operating conditions.

About Qingdao SOCO New Material Co., Ltd.

Founded in 2009, SOCO® Group is a technology-driven manufacturer specializing in water-absorbing and retention solutions for agricultural and industrial applications. The company focuses on application-led research and development, developing customized solutions tailored to specific operating needs across industrial and infrastructure settings. Through continued product development and collaboration with global partners, SOCO® supports customers with solutions designed to improve water management, resource efficiency, and project performance.

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SOCO Introduces DUSTSORB-202--Dust Control Solution for Waste Management Stockpiles and Roads