Marico Limited on Tuesday announced a major milestone in its sustainability journey, achieving dual A- leadership scores in the CDP 2025 assessments while also securing the top position in the FMCG sector in NSE ESG ratings, reinforcing its standing as one of India’s leading ESG performers.
According to the company’s press release, Marico received an A- rating in Climate Change, marking its return to the CDP leadership band after five years, and an A- rating in Water Security, its first high-level recognition in this category. The dual ratings underline Marico’s progress in climate action, water stewardship and responsible sourcing practices.
In addition, Marico earned an ESG score of 78 (“Leader”) from NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics, ranking first among FMCG peers. The company said this reflects disciplined execution of its ESG strategy across emissions reduction, renewable energy adoption, water conservation and supply-chain responsibility.
Commenting on the achievement, Amit Bhasin, Chief Legal Officer and Group General Counsel, said the recognition highlights the strength of Marico’s sustainability framework and its focus on embedding responsible practices across the value chain to drive long-term stakeholder value.
Marico has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for net-zero emissions globally by 2040 and in India by 2030. Currently, 72% of its operational energy comes from renewable sources, with plans to cut Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 93% and offset the balance by 2030. The company is also targeting 100% recyclable packaging by 2030.
The company’s Jalashay water stewardship programme has created a cumulative water conservation potential of 444 crore litres, while improvements across global ESG benchmarks include a 15-point jump in S&P CSA score to 79, a low ESG risk rating of 18.8 by Sustainalytics, and retention of an AA rating from MSCI.
