Sustainability at Arvind is central to our growth model and long-term resilience. It shapes how we create value for stakeholders, respond to risks, and embrace opportunities across our textile and advanced materials businesses. Guided by a ‘Fundamentally Right’ approach, we embed ecological and social stewardship into every facet of our operations, aligning our actions with global frameworks and the expectations of our partners, customers, communities, investors and other stakeholders.
Our Commitment
Our sustainable growth commitments are built on specific pillars that reflect both our aspirations and our responsibility to the planet and society. Each pillar represents a structured, measurable pathway through which we seek to create positive impact.
Environment
Advance decarbonisation & resource efficiency
Embed circular fashion & recycled fibres
Zero gross deforestation for cotton & viscose by 2030
Scale third-party verified raw materials
Strengthen water stewardship (ZDHC, CEO Water Mandate)
Phase out hazardous substances
Protect biodiversity with no-net-loss targets
Social
Uphold human rights across operations
No child, forced, or bonded labour
Ensure safe, healthy workplaces
Promote fairness, openness & transparency
Zero tolerance for harassment
Achieve ‘30 by 30’ gender diversity goal
Governance
Enforce anti-bribery & anti-corruption standards
Ensure transparent & ethical conduct
Protect whistleblowers with confidentiality
Safe reporting channels with no retaliations
Align advocacy with Paris climate goals
Withdraw from misaligned associations
A full list of Arvind’s ESG commitments, including all sub-divisions and detailed actions, is available here.
Key Outcomes 2024-25
Our progress reflects tangible action across our ESG priorities - turning commitments into measurable outcomes. These highlights showcase the momentum we’ve built through continuous innovation, responsible practices, and collective effort toward a more sustainable and inclusive future.
highlights
Environment
- SBTI Approved Near-Term, Long-Term and Net Zero climate targets
- 37% share of renewable energy
- 8,255 Megalitre of total water recycled
- 16,247 Ha (hectares of land) using regenerative practices for cultivation
- 72% proportion of sustainable cotton sourced
- 90,000+ farmers engaged for sustainable cotton cultivation
- 445,000+ Acres of land supported for sustainable cotton cultivation
Social
- 5,80,000+ of total hours of training
- 30% Representation of women in total workforce
- ₹7.75 Crores Community Impact (CSR outlay)
- 35,991 individuals directly benefited through CSR initiatives
- 1,79,995 individuals impacted indirectly by CSR efforts
Governance
- ESG Committee at the Board provides strategic oversight.
- 50% independent Board members
- 40% Input material directly sourced from MSMEs/ small producers
- 34% Input material sourced directly from within the districts and neighbouring districts
Rewards, Ratings and Recognitions
Arvind’s sustainability performance is consistently benchmarked against leading global frameworks and has been recognised through awards, ratings, and disclosure scores.
- ESG Score 73 in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) - among sector leaders
- Featured in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026 - among 848 companies globally and 76 in India, one of only two in the Textile, Apparel & Luxury Goods sector
- CDP Ratings: B in Climate Change and B in Water Security
- Validated alignment with SBTi-approved climate targets
score breakdown
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Governance & Economic
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CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) is an international non-profit organisation that helps companies, cities, states, regions and public authorities disclose their environmental impact.
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