Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL), a leading emerging markets FMCG company, has been ranked No.1 globally in the FMCG category on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Sustainability Index 2025, marking the first time the company has secured the top position on the globally recognised sustainability benchmark.

GCPL achieved a score of 89 out of 100 in the Personal Products category in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), which evaluated more than 3,500 companies worldwide. The score places the company among the top global consumer goods firms in terms of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.

The ranking reflects GCPL’s steady progress across key sustainability priorities. Within the FMCG sector, the index evaluates companies on a wide range of criteria including emissions reduction, sustainable sourcing of raw materials, product lifecycle management, packaging and waste management, water stewardship, and labour practices.

In addition to the top ranking, S&P Global also recognised GCPL for completing 10 years of participation in the Corporate Sustainability Assessment. This milestone highlights the company’s decade-long commitment to transparency, continuous improvement, and integrating sustainability into its core business strategy.

Commenting on the achievement, Sudhir Sitapati, Managing Director & CEO of GCPL, said the recognition is a defining milestone for the company and a proud moment for its teams. He noted that sustainability is deeply embedded in GCPL’s purpose of delivering health and beauty products to consumers in emerging markets while creating value for people, the planet, and shareholders. He added that the company’s efforts in areas such as greener products, water positivity, climate action, and energy efficiency have contributed to this recognition.

Pakzan Dastoor, Head – Sustainability & CSR at the Godrej Industries Group, said the recognition reflects a decade of consistent effort, discipline, and purpose. Guided by the Godrej Group’s Good & Green philosophy, the company has embedded priorities such as emissions reduction, sustainable sourcing, water stewardship, and waste and plastic management into its business strategy and operations.

Acknowledging the milestone, Robert Dornau, Senior Director and Head of Corporate Solutions & Engagements at S&P Global Sustainable, said completing ten years of participation in the CSA demonstrates the company’s strong commitment to meaningful sustainability action and continuous improvement.

The Dow Jones Best-in-Class Sustainability Index, based on the S&P Global CSA, is widely regarded as one of the most respected global benchmarks for assessing corporate sustainability performance across economic, environmental, and social parameters.