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  • Diageo India ESG Report highlights 93% emissions cut

    Diageo India ESG Report highlights 93% emissions cut

    The Diageo India ESG Report for fiscal year 2024-2025 reveals groundbreaking progress, with a staggering 93% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2020, far surpassing the company’s ambitious 2030 targets.

    This fourth annual Diageo India ESG Report, meticulously aligned with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) disclosures, underscores United Spirits Ltd’s (Diageo India’s) commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and robust governance in the alcobev sector.

    Environmental Triumphs in the Diageo India ESG Report

    At the heart of the Diageo India ESG Report is a narrative of transformative environmental action. The report details how Diageo India achieved 99% renewable energy usage across its operations, a feat accomplished well ahead of schedule. This leap was propelled by the complete phasing out of coal in 2022, which directly contributed to the dramatic 93% drop in greenhouse gas emissions. The Diageo India ESG Report also celebrates zero waste to landfill status and 99% recyclable packaging, positioning the company as a pioneer in low-carbon initiatives.

    Water conservation emerges as another cornerstone of the Diageo India ESG Report. Since 2020, distilleries have seen a 54% improvement in water-use efficiency, while packaging sites have improved by 35%. In FY25 alone, Diageo India replenished 1,82,000 cubic meters of water, pushing the cumulative total to 11 lakh cubic meters. These efforts, detailed extensively in the Diageo India ESG Report, span critical water-stressed regions in states like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. The flagship Godavari Initiative for aquifer restoration exemplifies how the Diageo India ESG Report translates data into on-ground impact, fostering community resilience amid climate challenges.

    Social Impact and Empowerment in the Diageo India ESG Report

    The Diageo India ESG Report goes beyond metrics to spotlight social progress that builds inclusive communities. In agriculture, 430 smallholder farmers received training in regenerative practices, enhancing livelihoods and soil health. Gender diversity has surged, with women now holding 28% of executive roles, 30% of leadership positions, and 50% of executive committee seats—edging closer to the 50% leadership target outlined in prior Diageo India ESG Report iterations.

    Skilling initiatives in the Diageo India ESG Report reached 1,922 individuals, 67% of whom were women, including 303 persons with disabilities. The Bar Academy, a standout program, trained over 9,400 bartenders, equipping them with skills for sustainable careers. Responsible drinking remains a priority, as evidenced in the Diageo India ESG Report: Act Smart India engaged 2 lakh youth to prevent underage access, while anti-drink-driving education reached 5 lakh people. The DRINKiQ platform further promotes moderation, aligning with the holistic social agenda of the Diageo India ESG Report.

    Governance Excellence Driving the Diageo India ESG Report

    Strong governance forms the backbone of the Diageo India ESG Report, featuring a diverse board and quarterly executive reviews to ensure accountability. Jitendra Mahajan, Diageo India’s Chief Supply and Sustainability Officer, emphasized in the Diageo India ESG Report that this agenda crafts a business that “grows responsibly, leads with integrity, and creates long-term value.” As India accelerates its push for sustainable practices, the Diageo India ESG Report cements United Spirits Ltd’s role as a leader in the alcobev industry, inspiring peers to elevate their ESG commitments.

    This comprehensive Diageo India ESG Report not only quantifies achievements but also charts a visionary path forward, proving that profitability and planetary care can coexist harmoniously.

  • Schneider Electric India Foundation Launches Climate Smart Village in Jharkhand

    Schneider Electric India Foundation Launches Climate Smart Village in Jharkhand

    Schneider Electric India Foundation (SEIF), the social impact arm of Schneider Electric, inaugurated a Climate Smart Village in Kocha, Khunti, an aspirational district in Jharkhand, in partnership with NGO PRADAN, the company announced on Monday.

    This marks SEIF’s third such initiative in the state, following projects in Gumla district, aimed at bolstering food security and fostering self-reliant rural communities through sustainable energy access.

    The launch was led by Jharkhand’s Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Dipika Pandey Singh, alongside Khunti MP Kali Charan Munda, Torpa MLA Sudeep Gudhiya, and Schneider Electric’s Vice President for Strategy, M&A, and CSR, Damini Chaudhari.

    In Kocha, a 40 kW solar-powered mini-grid with smart energy management now powers irrigation pumps, agro-processing units, households, streetlights, a Primary Health Center, and an e-vehicle.

    Previously reliant on a single rain-fed crop, farmers are transitioning to multi-crop cultivation, processing produce locally, and marketing through a women-led Farmer Producer Organization, Torpa Mahila Krishi Bhagwani Saykari Swalambhi Samiti. This shift is boosting agricultural productivity, local value addition, and community livelihoods.

    “Access to sustainable livelihood is the first step towards empowering communities,” said Deepak Sharma, Zone President – Greater India and MD & CEO of Schneider Electric India.

    “The Kocha initiative shows how renewable energy, combined with digital technologies and local entrepreneurship, can transform rural economies, fostering resilient, self-reliant communities.”

    Kocha previously faced low farm productivity, limited livelihood options, and reliance on monsoon rains, restricting farmers to one crop cycle annually. The lack of three-phase power prevented agro-processing, while absent streetlights compromised safety, and migration was common due to insufficient local jobs.

    “The Climate Smart Village in Kocha demonstrates how decentralized energy models can unlock long-term rural prosperity,” said Damini Chaudhari.

    “By integrating solar power with digital technologies, we’re addressing energy gaps and creating a sustainable platform for entrepreneurship and community well-being.”

    SEIF’s initiative aligns with Schneider Electric’s broader commitment to scalable models for energy equity and inclusive growth, supporting India’s vision of Viksit Bharat.

  • India’s Green Giants: Wipro, Tech Mahindra Lead Global Sustainability Charge

    India’s Green Giants: Wipro, Tech Mahindra Lead Global Sustainability Charge

    By Eldee

    When TIME Magazine and Statista rolled out their 2025 World’s Most Sustainable Companies list in June, two Indian IT powerhouses stole the spotlight. Bengaluru’s Wipro (53rd, score: 75.83) and Pune’s Tech Mahindra (57th, 75.13) didn’t just make the global top 100—they were India’s sole representatives there.

    But the story’s bigger: eight other Indian firms, from Mahindra (201st, 66.77) in automotive to Dr. Reddy’s (417th, 59.36) in pharma, also cracked the 500-strong list, signaling India’s rising clout in the global green race.

    As climate alarms blare—from Delhi’s choking smog to Kerala’s relentless floods—this isn’t just a feather in India’s cap; it’s a rallying cry for Corporate India to power our 2047 Viksit Bharat vision of a developed, sustainable nation.

    For years, India’s IT sector was written off as the world’s code mill, churning out software for Western giants. Wipro and Tech Mahindra are torching that stereotype. Wipro’s Lab45 AI platform slashed water use by 40% for US farmers in 2023 with smart irrigation—vital tech for a nation where 600 million battle water scarcity. “Sustainability drives our innovation,” CEO Thierry Delaporte told TIME.

    In 2025, Wipro’s FullStride Cloud tie-up with Pure Storage is supercharging clients’ green transitions, dovetailing with Budget 2025’s push for AI-driven clean tech. Tech Mahindra’s EcoForge platform, meanwhile, helped telecom majors like Vodafone cut emissions by 35% by linking data centres to renewables, while their 1-million-mangrove drive in Maharashtra shields coasts from erosion. “We’re redefining tech for a sustainable future,” CEO Mohit Joshi said, a vision reinforced by their 2025 Terra Carta Seal. These aren’t just firms; they’re India’s green vanguards.

    The list’s ten Indian stars—Mahindra, Airtel (223rd, 65.87), HCLTech (233rd, 65.51), WNS (290th, 63.37), Hindustan Zinc (313th, 62.49), Syngene International (364th, 61.08), Infosys (374th, 60.84), TCS (383rd, 60.65), Godrej Properties (413th, 59.54), and Dr. Reddy’s—show India’s green push spans sectors.

    Mahindra’s electric vehicles, Airtel’s renewable-powered towers, and Dr. Reddy’s eco-conscious drugs prove we’re not just followers but pacesetters. India’s 99th rank on the 2025 SDG Index—our first top-100 finish—rides on 42% renewable energy (we’re the world’s third-largest producer) and a tech market zooming to $60 billion, per Nasscom, with 126,000 new AI and ESG jobs in 2025. But the road’s bumpy: data centres guzzle power, supply chains stay opaque, and EY warns we’ve met just 25% of green investment needs. With net-zero by 2070 in focus and Budget 2025 boosting solar and battery storage, Corporate India must shift gears fast.

    While Schneider Electric (France, 93.85), Telefónica (Spain, 87.68), Brambles (Australia, 86.14), Temenos (Switzerland, 85.95), and Moncler (Italy, 85.87) top the list with European flair, India’s ten-strong contingent, led by Wipro and Tech Mahindra, shows we can hold our own.

    Global trade hiccups like tariffs may sting, but they underline India’s edge: affordable, scalable green tech that the Global South hungers for.

    For 1.4 billion Indians, sustainability isn’t a buzzword—it’s do-or-die. Wipro and Tech Mahindra have cracked the code; now Mahindra’s EVs, TCS’s low-carbon IT, and others must follow. The world’s watching, and India’s ready to lead—not just on rankings, but in scripting a greener future.