Welspun Living Limited has emerged as the world’s highest-ranked company in the Textile, Apparel & Luxury Goods category of the 2025 S&P Global ESG assessment. The company secured a score of 90, marking a major milestone in its sustainability journey and reinforcing India’s growing leadership in responsible manufacturing.
Strong improvement in ESG performance
The company recorded consistent improvement over the past three years. Its ESG score rose from 66 in 2023 to 83 in 2024 and further to 90 in 2025. This represents a 24-point increase in two years, highlighting steady progress across sustainability parameters.
Welspun Living achieved a score of 94 in the Environment criterion. It scored 89 in Social performance and 84 in Governance and Economic indicators. The results indicate balanced growth across all pillars of the Corporate Sustainability Assessment.
Environment leads the performance
The strong environmental score reflects Welspun Living’s efforts in clean energy adoption, efficient resource use and responsible manufacturing practices. The company has focused on reducing emissions, improving water stewardship and strengthening circular material flows.
These initiatives have become central to its long-term business strategy rather than standalone sustainability actions.
Integrated approach to social responsibility
Welspun Living also demonstrated strong performance in the Social category. The score highlights its emphasis on employee welfare, community development and ethical supply chains.
The company continues to invest in inclusive growth initiatives that support both workforce development and local communities linked to its operations.
Governance and transparency remain priorities
Progress in governance indicators reflects improvements in business ethics, risk management and transparency. Welspun Living has strengthened internal systems to ensure sustainability is embedded in decision-making processes across the organisation.
This approach supports resilience and long-term value creation in a competitive global market.
Sustainability as a core business strategy
As sustainability becomes a central pillar of modern business, Welspun Living is intensifying its focus on climate action and resource efficiency. The company is aligning growth plans with environmental responsibility and social impact.
Its performance in the S&P Global ESG rankings positions it as a sustainability leader in the global textile sector. The achievement sets a higher benchmark for Indian manufacturing companies operating on the international stage.
