Mumbai, December 17, 2025: Marico Limited, one of India’s leading FMCG companies, has announced the achievement of two major sustainability milestones, strengthening its position as a sector leader in environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.
In the CDP 2025 assessments, Marico received dual A- ratings, reflecting leadership-level performance across key environmental themes. The company secured an A- rating in Climate Change, marking its return to the CDP Leadership band after five years, and achieved an A- rating in Water Security for the first time.
In addition, Marico was ranked as a “Leader” with a score of 78 in the ESG ratings issued by NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics, securing the top position in the FMCG sector. The recognitions highlight the company’s progress in climate action, water stewardship and responsible sourcing practices, along with its focus on transparency and accountability across its value chain.
Amit Bhasin, Chief Legal Officer & Group General Counsel and Secretary, CSR Committee, Marico Limited said, “Securing dual A- scores in CDP’s rigorous assessments and leading the FMCG sector in NSE ESG ratings is a proud moment for Marico. These achievements underscore the strength of our sustainability strategy and our unwavering commitment to embedding responsible practices across the value chain to drive long-term value for all our stakeholders. As a purpose driven enterprise, we remain focussed on identifying and transparently managing ESG priorities that enable sustainable growth. Guided by our 2030, we aim to deliver meaningful, business-led progress that benefits all stakeholders and fosters a thriving future.”
Marico has set long-term ESG goals, including achieving net-zero emissions globally by 2040 and in India by 2030. The company has reported that 72 percent of its operational energy is currently sourced from renewable energy. It also aims to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 93 percent by 2030, with the remaining emissions to be addressed through carbon sequestration and offsets. In packaging, Marico is working toward a target of 100 percent recyclable packaging by 2030.
The company’s Responsible Sourcing Framework, Samyut, focuses on supplier sustainability, with a goal to certify all critical suppliers at Level 1 and half at Level 2 by 2030. Its Jalashay water stewardship programme has created a cumulative water conservation potential of 444 crore litres, with FY25 generating water savings multiple times higher than the company’s manufacturing water consumption.
During the year, Marico also recorded improvements across other global ESG benchmarks, including a 15-point increase in its S&P CSA score to 79, an ESG risk rating of 18.8 from Sustainalytics placing it among the lowest-risk FMCG companies globally, and the continuation of its AA rating from MSCI.
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