Godrej Consumer Products Named World's No.1 Sustainable FMCG Company on Dow Jones Best in Class Index 2025

Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL), a leading emerging markets FMCG company has been ranked #1 globally in the FMCG category on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Sustainability Index 2025, marking the first time the company has secured the top position on the globally respected benchmark.

GCPL secured a score of 89 out of 100 in the Personal Products category in S&P Global's Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), which evaluated more than 3500 companies globally, placing it among the world's leading consumer goods companies on environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. The recognition reflects the company's consistent progress across key sustainability priorities. Within the FMCG sector, the DJSI evaluates a wide range of criteria - from emission reductions to raw material sourcing to product disposal, packaging management, water management, sustainable sourcing, labour practices and many more.

In addition to the top ranking, S&P Global has recognised GCPL for completing 10 years of active participation in the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). This milestone reflects a decade-long commitment to transparency, continuous improvement and leadership in embedding sustainability into core business strategy.

Commenting on the achievement, Sudhir Sitapati, Managing Director & CEO, Godrej Consumer Products Limited, said, "Being ranked #1 globally on the Dow Jones Best-inClass Index is a defining milestone for GCPL and a moment of immense pride for all of us. Sustainability is deeply embedded in our purpose of bringing the goodness of health and beauty to consumers in emerging markets. Our focus on creating value for people and the planet alongside profit shapes how we build our brands, design our products and run our operations. This recognition reflects the progress we have made in areas such as greener products, water positivity, climate action and energy efficiency, and strengthens our commitment to keep raising the bar for ourselves and for the FMCG industry globally."

Pakzan Dastoor, Head - Sustainability & CSR, Godrej Industries Group, added, "This recognition is built on a decade of consistency, discipline, and purpose. Ten years of participation in the CSA reflects our commitment to measurable action, transparency, and continuous improvement. Guided by the Godrej Group's Good & Green philosophy, we have embedded priorities such as emission reduction, sustainable sourcing, and water and waste management, including ecosystem issues like plastics into our business strategy and everyday operations. Being ranked the world's leading company on the Dow Jones Bestin-Class Index 2025 reinforces our belief that sustainability is not a parallel agenda, but integral to how we operate and grow. This recognition encourages us to keep raising the bar and driving meaningful progress for people and the planet."

Acknowledging the milestone, Robert Dornau Senior Director, Head of Corporate Solutions & Engagements S&P Global Sustainable, said "Reaching 10 years of participation in the S&P Global CSA is a testament to your company's long-standing commitment to meaningful sustainability action. We are proud to have accompanied you on this journey and look forward to supporting your continued progress in the years ahead."

The Dow Jones Best-in-Class Sustainability Index, based on the S&P Global CSA, is one of the world's most respected benchmarks for evaluating corporate sustainability performance across economic, environmental and social dimensions.

Shares of Godrej Consumer Products Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 1089.65 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 1111.20. The total number of shares traded during the day was 210674 in over 1189 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 1124.40 and intraday low of 1085.70. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 233358292.00.

Source : Equity Bulls

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