C O R P O R A T E A F F A I R S
Science, Society and
Shared Progress
At Syngene, Corporate Affairs is designed as an enterprise enabler of trust, reputation and sustainability, all of which are critical for a science-led and highly regulated business to operate, innovate and grow responsibly. Through proactive government outreach, policy advocacy and a steadily evolving Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework, we reinforced our position within India’s life sciences and innovation ecosystem.
Government Affairs
Our Government Affairs function builds relationships with policymakers, regulators, industry associations and bilateral forums, while supporting the long-term growth of India’s Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) and the biopharmaceutical ecosystem.
During the year, our efforts remained focused on policy advocacy and institutional partnerships across domestic and global markets. We engaged with ministries, regulatory agencies and apex industry chambers on matters relating to healthcare innovation, industrial policy and scientific research. Syngene also participated in high-level policy dialogues, while resolving key regulatory bottlenecks – including enabling USA lab animal imports through animal health certification alignment and unlocking critical GST refunds through targeted government engagement.
Progress advanced on the Innovative Pharmaceutical Services Organization (IPSO), created as a unified platform for India’s CRDMO industry. During the year, the association was formally registered, key workstreams across human resources, supply chain and ease of doing business were taken forward and the IPSO-Boston Consulting Group (BCG) report, Unleashing the Tiger: Indian CRDMO Sector 2025, was released. Syngene also helped establish a Co-President governance model to ensure continuity and long-term sectoral leadership.
Our international outreach supported Syngene’s expanding global footprint, particularly in relation to the Bayview facility in Maryland, United States. We worked with USA bilateral organizations and facilitated interactions with Federal, State and County government agencies, helping deepen partnerships and unlock access to broader incentives.
Government Affairs in Action
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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
Our ESG approach is guided by a simple principle: integrating sustainability into the way we operate, innovate and grow. Our multi-tier ESG governance structure brings together Board-level oversight, executive leadership direction and cross-functional implementation teams, ensuring that ESG priorities remain closely aligned with business strategy and operational decision-making. FY26 also marks the 6th consecutive year of ESG reporting for the Company, with disclosures aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the IFRS Foundation’s SASB Standards.
Over the past few years, we have made significant progress in embedding ESG principles across our operations, strengthening our position as a responsible global CRDMO partner. Sustainability is increasingly integrated into operational excellence, risk management, stakeholder engagement and long-term growth planning.
During the year, we continued to advance our SBTi-aligned decarbonization pathway, achieving approximately 83% progress against our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reduction targets and 41% progress towards our Scope 3 emissions reduction target. This was supported by renewable energy investments, energy efficiency initiatives and the continued expansion of our supplier decarbonization program to build climate awareness and emissions reduction capability across the value chain. Around 92% of energy procured across our campuses came from renewable energy, while we maintained zero waste-to-landfill status and strengthened water recycling and waste recovery practices.
Our ESG performance received strong external recognition, reflecting Syngene’s growing maturity and leadership in sustainability. Our EcoVadis score improved to 74/100, placing us in the 91st percentile, while our S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) score increased to 76/100. Syngene was also recognized as an “Industry Mover” by S&P Global for one of the strongest year-on-year ESG performance improvements in its sector. In CDP assessments, we achieved a score of ‘B’ for both Climate Change and Water Security, and an ‘A’-rating for Supplier Engagement, underscoring the strength of our governance, disclosure practices and value chain engagement.
The year also marked our first pilot engagement with the My Green Lab certification program, aimed at institutionalizing sustainable laboratory practices across our energy efficiency, waste reduction, responsible material use and employee awareness. All three pilot laboratories achieved the highest ‘Green Certification’ level, reflecting strong employee engagement and successful adoption of global best practices.
Further reinforcing our global sustainability leadership, Syngene was recognized by TIME magazine and Statista among the “World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2025” and also featured in the “World’s Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2026” rankings, reflecting our ability to deliver strong business growth alongside sustained ESG performance.
On the social and governance front, we continued to strengthen employee well-being, diversity and inclusion, community engagement, safety performance, cybersecurity and responsible supply chain practices, supported by strong Board oversight, transparent disclosures and continued alignment with evolving global sustainability expectations and stakeholder priorities.