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MUMBAI,
JANUARY 19, 2026
Aditya Birla Fashion has reinforced
its stature as a sustainability frontrunner by securing the top position in
India and the third rank globally in the Retail Sector in the S&P Global
Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) 2025. With an impressive score of 84,
the company has placed itself in the 99th percentile of the global retail
industry, outperforming international peers across key Environmental, Social
and Governance (ESG) parameters.
The S&P Global CSA, one of the most
comprehensive and credible evaluations of corporate sustainability, assesses
more than 7,000 companies worldwide and forms the basis for inclusion in the
prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. The 2025 assessment cycle raised
the bar significantly, introducing stricter, evidence-based standards with
enhanced transparency, deeper disclosures and rigorous validation. Against this
demanding backdrop, Aditya Birla Fashion not only retained its leadership
position in India but also improved its global standing, underlining the
robustness of its sustainability framework.
The company’s performance has been
driven by its long-standing sustainability programme, ReEarth, which was
launched over a decade ago and has continuously evolved with changing global expectations.
What began as an initiative focused on operational efficiency and resource
optimisation has transitioned into a product-led sustainability approach and is
now advancing towards Sustainability 3.0, marked by deep ESG integration and
readiness for a net-zero future.
Commenting on the achievement, Ashish
Dikshit, Managing Director of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited and
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited, said sustainability remains a core
pillar of the company’s business strategy. He noted that the recognition from
S&P Global validates its commitment to creating long-term value while
pursuing responsible growth, adding that circular business models, deep-tier
supply chain collaboration and carbon-neutral operations are central to its vision
of shaping a sustainable fashion ecosystem.
Naresh Tyagi, Chief Sustainability
Officer of the company, described the ranking as a proud moment not just for
Aditya Birla Fashion but for Indian retailers on the global stage. He said the
achievement reflects a structured sustainability roadmap and strong
cross-functional collaboration, and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to
pushing industry benchmarks through innovation and responsible leadership.
Aditya Birla Fashion’s sustainability
journey has been marked by steady progress over the years. Since the launch of
ReEarth in 2012–13 with a focus on ecosystem regeneration and community
development, the company has consistently strengthened its ESG performance.
From an initial CSA score of 22 in 2018, it made a significant leap to 63 in
2019 with an eighth-place global ranking in textiles and apparel, earned the
distinction of Asia’s most sustainable company in 2020 with a score of 70, and
achieved a score of 83 with a fourth global rank in 2024. The latest
recognition in 2025 signals another decisive step forward, positioning Aditya
Birla Fashion as a global benchmark in sustainable retail.
MUMBAI,
JANUARY 19, 2026
Aditya Birla Fashion has reinforced
its stature as a sustainability frontrunner by securing the top position in
India and the third rank globally in the Retail Sector in the S&P Global
Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) 2025. With an impressive score of 84,
the company has placed itself in the 99th percentile of the global retail
industry, outperforming international peers across key Environmental, Social
and Governance (ESG) parameters.
The S&P Global CSA, one of the most
comprehensive and credible evaluations of corporate sustainability, assesses
more than 7,000 companies worldwide and forms the basis for inclusion in the
prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. The 2025 assessment cycle raised
the bar significantly, introducing stricter, evidence-based standards with
enhanced transparency, deeper disclosures and rigorous validation. Against this
demanding backdrop, Aditya Birla Fashion not only retained its leadership
position in India but also improved its global standing, underlining the
robustness of its sustainability framework.
The company’s performance has been
driven by its long-standing sustainability programme, ReEarth, which was
launched over a decade ago and has continuously evolved with changing global expectations.
What began as an initiative focused on operational efficiency and resource
optimisation has transitioned into a product-led sustainability approach and is
now advancing towards Sustainability 3.0, marked by deep ESG integration and
readiness for a net-zero future.
Commenting on the achievement, Ashish
Dikshit, Managing Director of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited and
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited, said sustainability remains a core
pillar of the company’s business strategy. He noted that the recognition from
S&P Global validates its commitment to creating long-term value while
pursuing responsible growth, adding that circular business models, deep-tier
supply chain collaboration and carbon-neutral operations are central to its vision
of shaping a sustainable fashion ecosystem.
Naresh Tyagi, Chief Sustainability
Officer of the company, described the ranking as a proud moment not just for
Aditya Birla Fashion but for Indian retailers on the global stage. He said the
achievement reflects a structured sustainability roadmap and strong
cross-functional collaboration, and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to
pushing industry benchmarks through innovation and responsible leadership.
Aditya Birla Fashion’s sustainability
journey has been marked by steady progress over the years. Since the launch of
ReEarth in 2012–13 with a focus on ecosystem regeneration and community
development, the company has consistently strengthened its ESG performance.
From an initial CSA score of 22 in 2018, it made a significant leap to 63 in
2019 with an eighth-place global ranking in textiles and apparel, earned the
distinction of Asia’s most sustainable company in 2020 with a score of 70, and
achieved a score of 83 with a fourth global rank in 2024. The latest
recognition in 2025 signals another decisive step forward, positioning Aditya
Birla Fashion as a global benchmark in sustainable retail.
