Aditya Birla Fashion continues to solidify its position as a global leader in sustainable business practices. In the latest S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) 2025, the businesses retained its #1 rank as India’s most sustainable retailer and climbed to 3rd rank globally in the Retail Sector after achieving a stellar score of 84.
This score places Aditya Birla Fashion in the 99th percentile of the global retail industry, outperforming many international peers across Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics.
The S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) is an annual evaluation of companies’ sustainability practices. It covers over 7,000 companies globally and serves as the basis for inclusion in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI). The 2025 CSA cycle featured more rigorous standards, focusing on evidence-based evaluation, enhanced transparency, detailed disclosures, and robust validation across Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria.
Despite these challenges, Aditya Birla Fashion has retained and improved its performance across most ESG criteria and themes. The businesses’ success is anchored in its flagship sustainability program, ‘ReEarth’. Launched over a decade ago, the program has evolved from operational efficiency (Sustainability 1.0) to a product-led approach (Sustainability 2.0). Aditya Birla Fashion is now accelerating toward Sustainability 3.0, which focuses on deep ESG integration and net-zero readiness.
Ashish Dikshit, Managing Director of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited and Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited said, “Sustainability is a core pillar of our business strategy. This recognition by S&P Global validates our continuous efforts to create long-term value for our stakeholders while remaining committed to responsible growth. By enabling circular business models, deep-tier collaboration across the supply chain, and carbon-neutral operations, our businesses aim to lead the transition towards a sustainable fashion ecosystem, setting new benchmarks for the industry.”
Dr. Naresh Tyagi, Chief Sustainability Officer, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited and Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited said, “Retaining #1 spot in India and ranking 3rd globally is a proud moment for us and for Indian retailers on the global stage. This recognition is a testament to our structured Sustainability roadmap and the cross-functional collaboration that drives it. We remain committed to further enhancing our sustainability performance and raising industry benchmarks. Our focus is on pioneering innovations that will enable us to be a responsible fashion leader in a changing world.”
Aditya Birla Fashion’s Sustainability Journey
- Year 2012-13 – Launch of ReEarth, an initiative focused on ecosystem regeneration and community development
- Year 2018 – Achieved its first S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment score of 22
- Year 2019 – Made significant stride reaching 63 in 2019 with an 8th place global ranking in textiles and apparel
- Year 2020 – Earned the title of Asia’s Most Sustainable Company with a score of 70
- Year 2024 – Scored 83 and ranked 4th globally
About Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL), part of the Aditya Birla Group, is India’s leading fashion powerhouse, offering a distinguished portfolio of renowned brands and retail formats, catering to multiple high-growth segments. As of March 31, 2025, the Company has presence across 1,168 stores spanning 7.1 Mn sqft. retail space.
ABFRL’s portfolio includes Pantaloons, one of India’s most loved fashion destinations, and OWND!, a growing value retail format. The Company also operates The Collective, who commands a dominant position as one of the country’s most influential multi-brand luxury retailers, with exclusive long-term tie-ups with global fashion brands including Ralph Lauren, Hackett London, Ted Baker and Fred Perry. ABFRL has also partnered with Paris based Galeries Lafayette to introduce a high-end luxury destination in India.
ABFRL is a market leader in branded ethnic wear, its portfolio includes Jaypore, Tasva and TCNS brands and it has forged strategic partnerships with India’s top designers such as Shantnu & Nikhil, Tarun Tahiliani, Sabyasachi, and House of Masaba. Recently, the Company further expanded its ethnic wear leadership with the integration of TCNS brands, home to leading women’s brands W, Aurelia, Wishful, Elleven and Folksong.
To address the evolving preferences of digitally native consumers, ABFRL is also building a portfolio of new-age, digital-first fashion brands under its tech-led venture TMRW. This platform collaborates with emerging entrepreneurs to co-create scalable fashion businesses in India’s rapidly expanding fashion ecosystem.
About Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited:
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited (ABLBL), a part of the Aditya Birla Group, is a leading branded apparel company with a comprehensive portfolio of marquee lifestyle brands. As of March 31, 2025, the Company operates a retail footprint of over 4.6 million sq. ft., comprising 3,253 exclusive brand outlets, presence across 38,000+ multi-brand outlets, and over 7,000 shop-in-shops in department stores across the country.
The Company’s brand portfolio includes India’s most established and trusted names—Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly, and Peter England—each with a legacy of over 25 years. These brands have consistently delivered sustained growth, driven by a sharp focus on design-led innovation, category expansion, and operational excellence across product lines spanning formal, casual, and occasion wear.
ABLBL has built a strong presence in the innerwear and athleisure market through Van Heusen Innerwear, which has rapidly scaled its distribution network across India.
The Company’s portfolio is further enhanced through strategic partnerships with leading international brands including Simon Carter, American Eagle and Reebok. American Eagle has emerged as one of India’s most preferred premium denim brands, while Reebok—transitioned under the Company’s management in 2022—has expanded its footprint across multiple channels. Simon Carter continues to strengthen its position in the premium menswear segment through its distinctive design language and curated collections.
