Quick Heal Technologies has published its first Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26, released on 23 September 2026. The Pune-based cybersecurity firm, founded in 1995 and listed since 2016, says the report marks a shift “from communicating what we build to disclosing how we operate.” It is candid about its limits: the report is India-specific, prepared with reference to GRI Standards and SEBI’s BRSR framework, and has not been externally assured.
Emissions and energy
The headline number is a 16.9% drop in Scope 2 emissions, from 1,746.62 to 1,451.35 tCO₂e. Total Scope 1 and 2 emissions stand at 1,463.72 tCO₂e. Electricity use was about 2.15 million kWh. The firm also swapped CFL lighting for LEDs and upgraded older air-conditioning.
Renewables remain small. A 45 kW solar plant at its Thube Park campus generated roughly 46,570 kWh, covering only about 6.98% of energy needs. As a result, the company plans an emissions baseline and a Net Zero roadmap by FY2030. Scope 3 is limited to an employee commuting survey, where nearly 79% of personal vehicle users drive petrol vehicles.
Waste, water and packaging
Quick Heal disposed of 966 kg of e-waste through authorised recyclers in accordance with EPR rules. Packaging is now 100% biodegradable and about 38% smaller. The company plans to phase out physical boxes in favour of soft keys over five years. Water use fell 12.84% to 12,018 kilolitres, and treated water is reused for gardening and flushing.
People and community
The workforce numbers are mixed. Employees logged 131,794 learning hours, and the annual survey saw 92% participation and an Employee NPS of 50.1. However, women make up only 17.65% of the workforce, below the 18% FY27 target. Annualised voluntary attrition is 16%.
The report’s strongest social story is Cyber Shiksha for Cyber Suraksha, which it says has touched over 94 lakh lives across 19 states and 12,000+ schools and colleges. In addition, the Quick Heal Foundation has donated 18 mobile medical vans, said to have reached 600+ villages.
Governance and trust
A three-tier ESG structure, led by the CFO and the Chief of Operational Excellence, oversees the effort. The company holds ISO/IEC 27701:2019, ISO 27001:2022, and SOC 2 Type 2 certifications and reports no confirmed human rights violations or ethical breaches. It also highlights its Seqrite Labs threat research, including tracking over 650 coordinated incidents during Operation Sindoor.
The gaps
What stands out is the candour. Customer NPS is just 5, and Partner NPS is 31. Board effectiveness reviews and board training are deferred to FY27, and the sustainable supply chain work is still “in progress.” A formal double-materiality assessment is on the roadmap.
The financial picture adds context: net revenue of ₹261 crore, an EBITDA loss of ₹29.4 crore and a loss after tax of ₹10.9 crore. Sustainability spending will compete with pressure on profitability.
The takeaway
Quick Heal’s report is more baseline than breakthrough. Its emissions are low in absolute terms, and its renewable share is small. Even so, by publishing weak scores alongside strong ones, the company has set a measurable starting point. The test will be whether the FY27 report shows real progress on renewables, assurance and supply chain oversight.
