RSWM Limited, the flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, has released its Sustainability Report for FY2025–26, detailing its environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, key initiatives and future commitments. The report highlights the company’s progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving resource efficiency, advancing circularity and strengthening responsible manufacturing practices.
Emissions and Energy Consumption Decline
During FY2025–26, RSWM recorded a 40.5% year-on-year reduction in Scope 1 emissions, bringing them down to 115,640 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e). Scope 2 emissions declined by 10.06% to 299,590 tCO₂e, reducing combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 21.27%, from 527,400 tCO₂e to 415,230 tCO₂e.
The company also reported a 16.50% reduction in total energy consumption, from 4,025.07 terajoules (TJ) to 3,360.98 TJ.
RSWM consumed 126.7 million kWh of green energy and 36,055 metric tonnes of biofuel during the year. The company has the capacity to source 70% of its energy requirements from renewable sources and currently uses green energy to meet around 60% of its overall energy needs across operations.
Commenting on the company’s sustainability journey, Riju Jhunjhunwala, Chairman, Managing Director and CEO, RSWM Ltd., said, “At RSWM, sustainability is an integral part of how we manufacture, innovate and create long-term value for our stakeholders. Guided by our Panchtatva philosophy, we continue to focus on reducing emissions, conserving resources and advancing responsible and sustainable manufacturing practices. The progress reflected in this report reinforces our commitment to building a resilient business while deepening our environmental stewardship and social responsibilities.”
Rajeev Gupta, Joint Managing Director, RSWM Ltd., said, “Our sustainability priorities are closely linked to operational efficiency and the responsible use of resources. We monitor and track every aspect of our manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. The reductions in emissions and energy consumption during FY2025–26 reflect the progress made through our ongoing initiatives. As we work towards our FY2026–27 targets for renewable energy and biofuel, we remain focused on translating our commitments into measurable action across our operations.”
Renewable Energy and Biofuel Targets
RSWM aims to increase the share of renewable energy in its overall energy mix to 70% by FY2026–27. Four industrial boilers have completed the transition to biofuel, while work on two additional boilers is in progress. The company aims to achieve 100% biofuel usage across all boilers by FY2026–27.
Recycling, Water Reuse and Circularity
Circularity and water stewardship remain key focus areas for RSWM. The company reports recycling approximately 2,372 million PET bottles annually and treating and reusing 2.05 million kilolitres of water. Water withdrawal declined by 4.18% year-on-year.
During FY2025–26, RSWM used 17,358 metric tonnes of certified cotton. The report also records recycled polyester at 49,128 metric tonnes, equivalent to 59.12%. Zero liquid discharge systems are in place at applicable wet-processing units.
Workforce, Social Responsibility and Governance
RSWM’s sustainability initiatives also cover workforce development, employee welfare and corporate governance. During FY2025–26, the company reported a total workforce of 18,118, comprising 1,728 employees and 16,390 workers. Women accounted for 16.60% of the workforce, according to the report’s social highlights.
The company reported healthcare coverage for 100% of employees and their dependents, participation by 94.25% of employees in training programmes, and zero complaints under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) framework.
Governance highlights include 50% independent directors and 100% compliance with BSE and NSE requirements.
ESG Rating and Net-Zero Commitment
ICRA ESG Ratings assigned RSWM an ESG Impact Rating of 70, classified as “Good”. The company has established a long-term target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Guided by its sustainability motto, “We Only Take What We Can Give Back”, and its Panchtatva philosophy, RSWM integrates environmental stewardship, operational resilience, social responsibility and long-term value creation into its business approach. The company continues to focus on improving resource efficiency and advancing responsible manufacturing practices.
Read the full Sustainability Report FY2025–26: https://rswm.in/public/frontend/assets/pdf/RSWM%20Sustainability%20Report%20LR_2%20%281%29.pdf