New Delhi, October 07, 2025: Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), a leading FMCG conglomerate and multi-business corporation, has been certified Water Positive by GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment), a joint initiative of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). With a Water Positivity Index of 1.8, DS Group now ranks among a select group of Indian corporates to achieve this milestone.
The certification follows a two-and-a-half-year audit across 30 business locations, assessing the Group’s comprehensive water management practices. The company’s interventions, including rainwater harvesting, wastewater reuse, recharge wells, and ecological restoration, have created a total storage potential of 66 lakh kilolitres. These efforts have significantly reduced freshwater dependency while strengthening water security in surrounding communities.
Mr. Rajiv Kumar, Vice Chairman, DS Group, said, “The whole world is moving rapidly towards sustainability, with global water demand projected to exceed supply by 40% by 2030. Recognizing this challenge, water stewardship has become a critical global priority. DS Group has been taking decisive steps to manage water responsibly across its operations and communities, ensuring efficiency, conservation, and replenishment. Our efforts resonate strongly with the global dialogue shaping up for COP30, where water security and climate resilience are expected to take centre stage. By embedding water-positive practices into our business and community initiatives, DS Group contributes meaningfully to the larger sustainability agenda that India is aiming for, demonstrating how businesses can play a pivotal role in shaping a water-secure future.”
He further added, “We view sustainability not as a project but as a permanent responsibility. Guided by our philosophy of ‘Create What is Worth Creating’, DS Group will continue work to restore, replenish and build resilience for our people and the generations to come.”
Sanjay Seth, Vice President and CEO, GRIHA Council, and Senior Director, TERI, said, “Water stewardship is central to building climate-resilient and sustainable businesses. By achieving Water Positive certification under GRIHA’s Decarbonizing Habitat Programme, the DS Group has set a strong benchmark for industry leadership in responsible resource management. Through this certification, the DS Group has set an impactful example that sustainability, productivity and profitability can go hand in hand.”
He further noted, “The role of corporate environmental leadership is crucial for advancing sustainable development. Industries can demonstrate and lead with purpose, paving the way for a resilient, responsible and sustainable future.”
DS Group’s sustainability initiatives span water conservation, renewable energy, waste management, and livelihood development. Employees, suppliers, and customers are also involved in water efficiency practices, ensuring collective impact across the value chain. The Group’s ongoing CSR and operational interventions continue to integrate conservation, innovation, and resource efficiency toward a long-term vision of environmental balance.
