Key Environmental Performance Metrics

Emissions Reduction:

  • Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions reduced by 40.5% YoY to 115,640 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e)
  • Scope 2 emissions declined by 10.06% to 299,590 tCO₂e
  • Total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions decreased by 21.27% to 415,230 tCO₂e from 527,400 tCO₂e

Energy Consumption:

  • Total energy consumption reduced by 16.50% from 4,025.07 TJ to 3,360.98 TJ
  • Consumed 126.7 million kWh of green energy during the year
  • Utilized 36,055 MT of biofuel
  • Current renewable energy capacity: 70% of requirements
  • Current renewable energy utilization: Approximately 60% of overall energy needs
  • Renewable energy consumption increased by 50.61% YoY to 789.54 TJ in FY2025-26

Circularity and Resource Management:

  • Recycled approximately 2,372 million PET bottles annually
  • Treated and reused 2.05 million kilolitres of water
  • Water withdrawal declined by 4.18% year-on-year
  • Used 17,358 MT of certified cotton
  • Recycled polyester share: 49,128 MT, equivalent to 59.12% of total polyester use
  • FiberGreen® initiative recycles approximately 6.5 million PET bottles daily
  • Zero liquid discharge systems implemented at applicable wet-processing units

Social and Governance Highlights

Workforce Statistics:

  • Total workforce: 18,118 (1,728 employees + 16,390 workers)
  • Women representation: 16.60% of workforce

Employee Benefits:

  • Healthcare coverage: 100% of employees and their dependents
  • Training participation: 94.25% of employees
  • Zero complaints under Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) framework

Governance Structure:

  • 50% independent directors
  • 100% compliance with BSE and NSE requirements

Future Targets and Commitments

  • Target to increase renewable energy share to 70% of overall energy mix by FY2026-27
  • Four industrial boilers completed transition to biofuel, two others in progress
  • Target of 100% biofuel usage across all boilers by FY2026-27
  • Net-zero emissions target set for 2050

External Recognition

  • ICRA ESG Ratings assigned RSWM an ESG Impact Rating of 70 (Good)

Company Background

RSWM Limited is the flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group and one of India's leading integrated textile manufacturers and exporters. The company produces synthetic, cotton and blended yarns, mélange yarns, knitted and denim fabrics, and recycled polyester fibre. It operates 12 manufacturing facilities across Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh with 5.84 lakh spindles. In FY2025-26, the company recorded revenue of ₹4,553.98 crore and exports to 70 countries.

Leadership Commentary

Riju Jhunjhunwala, Chairman, Managing Director and CEO: "At RSWM, sustainability is an integral part of how we manufacture, innovate and create long-term value for our stakeholders. Guided by our Panchtatva philosophy, we continue to focus on reducing emissions, conserving resources and advancing responsible and sustainable manufacturing practices."

Rajeev Gupta, Joint Managing Director: "Our sustainability priorities are closely linked to operational efficiency and the responsible use of resources. We monitor and track every aspect of our manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for continuous improvement."

Additional Information

The full Sustainability Report FY2025-26 is available on the company's website at www.rswm.in.