| Industry | Consumer & Retail |
|---|---|
| Product Profile/Sector | FMCG |
| HO Location | Mumbai, India |
| Factory Locations |
Perundurai, Tamil Nadu Sanand, Gujarat |
| Net Zero Target | 2040 |
|---|---|
| Certifications & Accreditations | ISO 14001, Water Neutrality, IGBC-P, GreenCo, Carbon Neutral |
| Reports | BRSR, GRI, TCFD |
| Ratings | CRISIL, CDP-B, DJSI, Sustainalytics 18.8, MSI ESG- AA |
Actively advancing the decarbonisation of operations by leveraging renewable energy sources to significantly reduce environmental footprint. A notable milestone in this journey has been the near-total transition to bio-based briquettes to meet thermal energy demands.
| Initiative Undertaken | Details | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 55% Renewable energy share (electrical) at third party manufacturing unit near Perundurai | A key third-party manufacturing site associated with Perundurai now operates with 55% renewable electrical energy. | Reflects influence across the value chain and alignment with Marico’s responsible sourcing principles. |
| Jalgaon plant has transitioned to 100% green energy | Marico’s Jalgaon plant has transitioned to 100% green energy from January 2025 through a Green Energy Agreement with MSEDCL. | Decarbonising manufacturing footprint and scaling clean energy adoption across operations. |
| Captive solar energy generation at Sanand | Captive solar energy generation upto 1MW achieved in Sanand unit. 72.68% renewable energy share. | Decarbonising manufacturing footprint and scaling clean energy adoption across operations. |
| Unit - GJ | Unit | 2024-25 | 2023-24 | 2022-23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Renewable Sources | ||||
| Fuel consumption | GJ | 100,905.10 | 84,075.00 | - |
| Total renewable energy consumption | GJ | 148,721.50 | 118,741.20 | - |
| From Non-Renewable Sources | ||||
| Electricity consumption | GJ | 47,215.50 | 48,833.30 | - |
| Fuel consumption | GJ | 8,679.00 | 8,587.70 | - |
| Total non-renewable energy consumption | GJ | 55,894.50 | 57,421.00 | - |
| Total energy consumption | GJ | 204,616.00 | 176,162.20 | - |
| Renewable power % of total | % | 72.68 | 67.00 | - |
| Energy Intensity Metrics | ||||
| GJ/Cr INR turnover | GJ/Cr INR turnover | 26.99 | 25.16 | - |
| GJ/MT output | GJ/MT output | 0.69 | 0.67 | - |
All manufacturing facilities operate on a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) principle, ensuring comprehensive treatment of all effluent and sewage on-site, with treated wastewater systematically recycled for gardening, domestic applications, and other nonprocess activities. These initiatives not only mitigate water-related risks but also enhance water security for surrounding ecosystems and local populations eventually contributing meaningfully to SDG 6 outcomes.
| Initiative Undertaken | Detail | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Financial investment in water infrastructure | Construct water harvesting structures such as check dams, farm ponds, and trenches. Created 25.89 Crore litres of water harvesting capacity in Tamil Nadu and 20.94 Crore litres in Gujarat. | Reduced dependence on freshwater sources by switching to stored rainwater within facilities to meet process-related requirements and recycling effluent for industrial and domestic consumption |
| 43% Water Reduction – Guwahati unit | Guwahati unit achieved a 43% absolute reduction in water consumption compared to FY24. | This milestone showcases Marico’s commitment to contextual water stewardship and responsible manufacturing practices. |
| Water neutrality | 229 farm ponds created in 2025 | Jalgaon manufacturing unit continued its water-neutral status |
| Unit - KL | Unit | 2024-25 | 2023-24 | 2022-23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Withdrawal by Source | ||||
| Surface water | KL | 125,172.40 | 809.50 | - |
| Groundwater | KL | 19,486.80 | 14,373.80 | - |
| Third-party water | KL | 0.00 | 115,249.70 | - |
| Total volume of water withdrawal | KL | 144,659.20 | 130,433.00 | - |
| Total volume of water consumption | KL | 144,659.20 | 130,433.00 | - |
| Water Discharge by Channel and Level of Treatment | Data not reported | |||
| Water Intensity Metrics | ||||
| KL/Cr INR turnover | KL/Cr INR turnover | 19.08 | 18.63 | - |
| KL/MT output | KL/MT output | 0.49 | 0.50 | - |
Successfully diverted over 84% of total waste generated towards sustainable avenues such as recycling and reuse guidelines. Actively working towards achieving Zero Hazardous Waste to Landfill status in the near future
| Initiative Undertaken | Detail | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Reduction of packaging material in packaging | Through various initiatives and research advancement could reduce packaging material consumption in different SKUs. | Reduction in post-consumer waste generation. |
| Transition from PVC to PETg in shrink sleeves | Over half of PVC usage in shrink sleeves has been transitioned to PETg, a more recyclable and environmentally responsible alternative. | This transition directly supports our packaging circularity targets and reduces long-term environmental impact. |
| 100% EPR compliance | Achieved 100% EPR compliance for plastic waste collection, recycling and environment friendly disposal | Strengthened circularity and brand differentiation |
| Successful implementation of usage of R-PET and R-HDPE | Post-consumer recycled content in nonfood portfolio as per regulation | Reduced Scope 3 packaging emissions by 2556.1 tco2e in FY25 |
| Unit - MT | Unit | 2024-25 | 2023-24 | 2022-23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waste Generated | ||||
| Plastic waste | MT | 555.01 | 595.35 | - |
| E-waste | MT | 5.16 | 2.38 | - |
| Biomedical waste | MT | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| Battery waste | MT | 0.06 | 5.31 | - |
| Hazardous waste | MT | 177.74 | 96.69 | - |
| Non-hazardous waste | MT | 2,646.91 | 2,713.84 | - |
| Total waste generated | MT | 3,384.89 | 3,413.56 | - |
| Waste Recovered | ||||
| Plastic waste | ||||
| i. Recycled | MT | 555.01 | 595.35 | - |
| E-waste | ||||
| i. Recycled | MT | 5.16 | 2.38 | - |
| Battery waste | ||||
| i. Recycled | MT | 0.06 | 0.00 | - |
| ii. Re-used | MT | 0.00 | 5.31 | - |
| Other hazardous waste | ||||
| i. Recycled | MT | 64.64 | 5.12 | - |
| Other Non-hazardous waste | ||||
| i. Recycled | MT | 1,820.45 | 1,707.83 | - |
| ii. Re-used | MT | 244.94 | 177.87 | - |
| iii. Other recovery operations | MT | 154.62 | 0.00 | - |
| Total waste recovered | ||||
| i. Recycled | MT | 2,445.26 | 2,310.68 | - |
| ii. Re-used | MT | 244.94 | 183.18 | - |
| iii. Other recovery operations | MT | 254.62 | 0.00 | - |
| Waste Disposed by Nature of Disposal Method | ||||
| Biomedical waste | ||||
| i. Incineration | MT | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| Other hazardous waste | ||||
| i. Incineration | MT | 20.52 | 0.69 | - |
| ii. Landfilling | MT | 92.58 | 90.88 | - |
| Other Non-hazardous waste | ||||
| i. Incineration | MT | 58.39 | 0.00 | - |
| ii. Landfilling | MT | 242.17 | 603.11 | - |
| iii. Other disposal operations | MT | 126.34 | 225.03 | - |
| Waste Intensity Metrics | ||||
| MT/Cr INR turnover | MT/Cr INR turnover | 0.45 | 0.49 | - |
| MT/MT output | MT/MT output | 0.01 | 0.01 | - |
Aligned with enduring sustainability vision and climate commitments, India operations have committed to achieving a 93% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from owned manufacturing facilities by 2030, relative to the FY13 baseline year. The remaining 7% of residual emissions will be addressed through verified carbon sequestration initiatives and certified offset mechanisms.
| Initiative Undertaken | Detail | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Reduction in Scope 3 Emission Intensity | Marico’s Scope 3 emission intensity has reduced by 14.7% as compared to FY19 baseline, reflecting improved value chain sustainability. | This progress is aligned with our broader climate goals and supports decarbonisation beyond direct operations. |
| Reduced Scope 1 & 2 emission intensity | Reduced Scope 1 & 2 emission intensity by 80.49% in FY25 as compared to FY13 baseline, through energy-efficient upgrades and renewable energy transition | Reduced operating costs and carbon risk exposure |
| Unit - tCO2e | Unit | 2024-25 | 2023-24 | 2022-23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 Emissions | tCO2e | 1,207.50 | 1,052.60 | - |
| Scope 2 Emissions | tCO2e | 9,534.90 | 9,712.40 | - |
| Scope 3 Emissions | tCO2e | 549,808.00 | 560,753.00 | - |
| Emissions Intensity Metrics | ||||
| Scope 1+2 tCO2e/Cr INR turnover | Scope 1+2 tCO2e/Cr INR turnover | 1.42 | 1.54 | - |
| Scope 1+2 tCO2e/MT output | Scope 1+2 tCO2e/MT output | 0.04 | 0.04 | - |
| Scope 3 tCO2e/Cr INR turnover | Scope 3 tCO2e/Cr INR turnover | 72.52 | 80.08 | - |
| Air pollutants | Data not reported | |||
93% Critical suppliers completed Level 1 of Marico's Responsible Sourcing Program. 33% Critical suppliers completed Level 2 (Third-party audit) of Samyut, Marico's Responsible Sourcing Program. 15 SKUs were assessed using Marico’s proprietary EcoIndex, a lifecycle-based comprehensive tool to assess sustainability performance of products. The outcomes of the assessment were used to conduct 7 data-driven design improvement projects (aligned with circularity, climate action, and responsible consumption goals) that led to 5% score increase of relevant product SKUs.
Afforestation (using Miyawaki forest principles) for carbon sequestration
Focuses on enhancing farming practices to boost productivity and resilience, aiming to alleviate poverty and hunger (UN-SDGs 1 and 2) while promoting sustainable land use (UN-SDG 15). Initiatives such as water management (UN-SDG 6) and climate-resilient crops ensure environmental and economic sustainability. The program also fosters innovation in agriculture (UN-SDG 9), supports decent work and income generation for farming communities (UN-SDG 8), and contributes to better health outcomes by reducing exposure to agrochemical hazards and improving nutrition (UN-SDG 3).
| Initiative Undertaken | Detail | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable coconut agriculture | Launched sustainable coconut agriculture through CSR initiative covering over 1L farmers | Strengthened farmer livelihoods and supply resilience, Enhanced product traceability (agricultural materials) and brand trust, Diversified supplier portfolio |
| Jalashay, Marico’s flagship water stewardship initiative, is designed to replenish more water than the company consumes in its operations annually | 72 Crore litres in FY25 of water conservation potential has been created, in Tamil Nadu and Gujarat respectively through construction and rejuvenation of farm ponds, trenches, bunds, and check dams. | Improves catchment management and water availability, Improves resilience to droughts through water security, Enhances sustainability of local ecosystems through desilting and watershed activities. |
| Launched targeted afforestation programs near its manufacturing units, especially in ecologically sensitive zones. | Covered approximately 200 acres of land through its afforestation programme. 75,000 saplings planted in FY25. | Supports carbon sequestration through plantations, Aims to increase green cover and biodiversity. |
| Unit - Cr INR | Unit | 2024-25 | 2023-24 | 2022-23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSR Budget | Cr INR | 2.50 | - | - |