Corporate Governance

Guiding strategy and driving impact

Syngene’s three-tier governance model includes the Board of Directors and its Committees, the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD&CEO), and the Executive Committee of the Management. The Board provides guidance and oversight, while the Management is accountable for achieving defined objectives.

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Our ESG Governance Framework

The Stakeholders Relationship & ESG Committee reflects the Board’s commitment to overseeing ESG goals and climate-related matters. In 2021, Syngene established an Executive ESG Council which has played a key role in developing and implementing our ESG strategy. The council is led by our Managing Director & CEO Peter Bains, also a Board member. The Council includes the CFO, CHRO, and Head of Corporate Affairs, and is responsible for executing ESG strategy, tracking performance, and reporting progress. Quarterly updates are shared with the Board, and critical concerns can be escalated, though none were raised in FY25. The Council also guides the ESG Working Group and ensures accurate, transparent reporting to stakeholders.

Key stakeholders

CSR partners

R&D, manufacturing and other commercial clients

Vendors

Local and national authorities

Media

Employees

Investors/ shareholders

Quality stakeholders

Board Diversity & Expertise

Syngene’s Board of Directors brings together experts from diverse industries, offering strategic insight across business, innovation, finance, market analysis, and risk management. This collective expertise ensures effective governance in a dynamic environment. As of March 31, 2025, our Board Diversity stands at 63%.

Enterprise Risk Management

We have established a comprehensive risk management framework aligned with SEBI guidelines, which forms the foundation for designing, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving risk practices across the organization. We have integrated risk management with Business Continuity Planning (BCP), thereby nurturing a culture of preparedness, enhancing decision-making during crises, and ensuring the continuity of critical business functions.

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United Nations Global Compact Membership

We are a signatory of the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) on human rights, labor, environment and anticorruption, and have integrated its fundamental principles into our operations to promote sustainable and ethical business practices. We submit an annual Communication on Progress to the UNGC.