Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) achieved the top global rank in the FMCG category on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Sustainability Index 2025. The company scored 89/100 in the Personal Care category of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). This milestone marks GCPL’s 10th consecutive year participating in the CSA, highlighting a decade-long dedication to ESG performance across environmental, social, and governance factors.
GCPL Secures Global Top Rank for Sustainability
Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) announced on March 12, 2026, that it has been ranked #1 globally in the FMCG category on the prestigious Dow Jones Best-in-Class Sustainability Index 2025. This is the first time the emerging markets FMCG leader has secured the top position on this globally recognized benchmark.
Assessment Performance and Milestone
The recognition stems from GCPL’s strong performance in the S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). GCPL secured an outstanding score of 89 out of 100 in the Personal Products category. The CSA evaluated over 3500 companies globally, assessing performance across critical Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, including emission reductions, water management, sustainable sourcing, and labor practices.
Furthermore, this year marks a significant milestone as GCPL completed 10 years of active participation in the CSA, signaling a decade of commitment to transparency and embedding sustainability into its core business strategy.
Leadership Commentary
Sudhir Sitapati, Managing Director & CEO, GCPL, stated that the #1 global ranking is a defining milestone, reinforcing the company’s purpose of bringing health and beauty to consumers while focusing on creating value for both people and the planet. The recognition validates progress made in greener products, water positivity, and climate action.
Pakzan Dastoor, Head – Sustainability & CSR, Godrej Industries Group, emphasized that the recognition is built on a decade of consistency, discipline, and adherence to the Godrej Group’s Good & Green philosophy. She stressed that sustainability is integral to operations, not a parallel agenda.
Robert Dornau, Senior Director, Head of Corporate Solutions & Engagements at S&P Global Sustainable, acknowledged the achievement, stating that reaching 10 years of participation is a testament to GCPL’s long-standing commitment to meaningful sustainability action.
About Godrej Consumer Products
GCPL is a leading emerging markets company driven by bringing health and beauty solutions to consumers. The company enjoys patronage from 1.4 billion consumers globally and holds leading market positions in Household Insecticides, Hair Care, Soaps, and Air Fresheners across emerging markets in India, Indonesia, Africa, and Latin America.
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