Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) ranked as India’s most sustainable retail business by S&P Global

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) has been recognised as India’s most sustainable retail business in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment. The company secured the highest ranking among Indian retailers and placed fourth globally in the overall retail category, underscoring its leadership in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance.

With a score of 82, ABFRL ranked in the 99th percentile amongst its global peers, earning a place in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025, India Retailing reported. The yearbook evaluates companies based on their corporate sustainability performance, recognising businesses that demonstrate strong ESG commitments. Out of 7,690 companies assessed across 62 industries, only 780 were included in the latest edition.

“Sustainability is a fundamental pillar of our business strategy, and this recognition by S&P Global validates our continuous efforts towards responsible growth,” said ABFRL’s managing director Ashish Dikshit, the Press Trust of India reported. “Our commitment to ESG excellence is driven by innovation, collaboration, and a vision to create long-term value for all stakeholders.”

ABFRL’s recognition reflects its focus on climate action, circular economy initiatives, and ethical business practices. As the company continues to embed sustainability into its core operations, it has announced that it aims to drive industry-wide change through innovation and responsible growth. “Achieving a score of 82 and securing the highest score globally in the apparel retail sector is a significant validation of our sustainability initiatives,” said ABFRL’s chief sustainability officer Naresh Tyagi, highlighting the business’ structured ESG roadmap.