Message From The Group Chief Sustainability Officer

In a conglomerate as diverse as ours, each business faces distinct challenges across markets and geographies. It is our shared purpose as a Force for Good that unites us in delivering measurable impact across our different stakeholder groups. The sustainability teams, jointly with colleagues across functions, translate this purpose into action and enhance our ability to sustain long-term value.  

Over the years, we have matured in our understanding, definition and communication of what the transition to a more sustainable business model means for ABG. Starting with a strong foundation in systems thinking —comprising a robust framework and assurance structure —we strengthened this with performance targets and framing of “what matters” through the 4 lenses: sector, geography, value chain position and maturity.  The next evolution is to further embed this into business strategies and actions by sharply defining both the risks and opportunities.

Our 3P focus —People, Planet, Product —anchors Sustain-ability 3.0, turning insights into strategic intelligence that drives competitive advantage. By building on strong policies, governance, and assurance, the framework enables a two-way flow—linking business priorities to actions and actions back to strategy.

People —Safety is one of our foremost priorities, with strong programs driving year-on-year reductions in workplace incidents. Our social initiatives continue to create measurable impact in healthcare, education, and empowerment across communities.

Planet —We are steadily progressing on our performance targets. Businesses are reducing emissions, cutting freshwater use at high-stress sites, harvesting rainwater and scaling waste reuse, recycling, and repurposing.

Product —Innovation is enabling us to deliver lower-carbon, resource-efficient products. Circularity and recycling are becoming integral to how we design and manufacture, setting new benchmarks across industries.

Through cross-business learning and capability building, we are raising the bar, shaping markets, enriching communities, and protecting the planet for generations.

Deeksha Vats
Group Chief Sustainability Officer,
Aditya Birla Group