Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd has been honoured with the distinguished Golden Peacock Occupational Health & Safety Award 2025, presented by the Institute of Directors (IOD), India. This award recognizes the company’s steadfast dedication to maintaining high standards of workplace health and safety.
From a total of 573 nominations, 273 organisations were shortlisted following a comprehensive three-stage evaluation. Himadri’s compliance with international safety standards and its strong track record in occupational health and safety helped it exceed the 80% qualification mark needed for this esteemed recognition.
The award ceremony took place on June 26, 2025, at The Lalit Ashok in Bengaluru, during the 26th International Conference on Environment Management and Climate Change. The event was graced by HDKumaraswamy, Union Cabinet Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, Government of India, as the Chief Guest.
Anurag Choudhary, Chairman & Managing Director and CEO of Himadri, expressed his gratitude: “This award reflects the relentless efforts of our teams to build a safe, resilient, and forward-thinking workplace. We remain committed to prioritizing safety in all aspects of our operations.”
Himadri’s strong Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) framework, along with a proactive approach to safety and transparent reporting, has been instrumental in embedding safety at every level of the organisation. This achievement reinforces the company’s ongoing commitment to excellence in health, safety, and sustainability.
Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd is a leading global speciality chemical company with a focus on research, innovation, and sustainability. As a pioneer in lithium-ion battery materials production in India, Himadri continuously innovates and develops raw materials for the lithium-ion battery supply chain.
The company’s extensive product range includes speciality carbon black, coal tar pitch, refined naphthalene, advanced materials, sulfonated naphthalene formaldehyde (SNF), speciality oils, and clean power solutions. These products serve a variety of industries such as lithium-ion batteries, paints, plastics, tyres, technical rubber goods, aluminium, graphite electrodes, agrochemicals, defence, and construction chemicals. Himadri caters to both domestic and international markets, exporting to more than 54 countries worldwide.
Committed to strong corporate governance, safety, and sustainability, Himadri operates eight zero-liquid discharge manufacturing plants and generates 100% of its electrical power from in-house clean energy sources. As a people-centric organisation, it continues to make a positive impact on the industry in India and globally through its dedication to research and development, new business ventures, and sustainable practices.
