We, at Godrej believe that our products & services need to benefit customers along with maximum environmental standards. We have been working on generating a third of our portfolio revenues from ‘good and green’ products. While focusing on the planet and people’s health, our innovations are aligned to contribute towards India’s goal of greater self-reliance.
Our Initiatives
Eco-friendly packaging
Minimising waste and promoting recyclability by transitioning to sustainable materials. Fostering a cleaner, greener future through responsible packaging practices.
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Greener Packaging Alternatives
Improper treatment and disposal of packaging material is endangering the natural environment.
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Goal
Completely phase out the use of EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) and replace it with 100% recyclable plastic packaging.
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Progress
100% transition of all our appliances from Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) packaging to eco-friendly paper honeycomb solutions.
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Know more about our eco-friendly packaging.
See Sustainability Report ‘19 - ’23
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Conquering Non-Recyclable Packaging
Packaging boards and boxes are difficult to recycle, often ending up in landfills and contributing to environmental degradation.
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Goal
Achieve 100% recyclable packaging materials by 2032.
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Progress
100% plastic inserts were replaced with multi-ply corrugated boards to ensure recyclable packaging.
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Know about our 100% recyclable packaging.
See Sustainability Report ‘19 - ’23
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Addressing Thermocol Pollution
Thermocol is non-degradable and releases toxic gases when burned, posing a severe threat to the environment.
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Goal
By 2032, reduce hazardous and non-hazardous waste by 25%.
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Progress
100% elimination of the use of thermocol & only NPCB-approved plastic bags used in all Godrej Security Solutions products.
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Read about our waste reduction efforts.
See Sustainability Report ‘19 - ’23
Eco-friendly products
Taking steps and developing technology to mitigate high-energy and water consumption, and reduce greenhouse gas emission during product life cycle.
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Eliminating Construction Waste
Construction waste contributes significantly to environmental pollution, and the extensive use of virgin materials depletes natural resources.
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Goal
Achieve more than 90% waste elimination in our construction materials.
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Progress
99% reduction in construction waste due to usage of more recycled material like fly ash, gypsum, recycled concrete, 100% natural sand, free from silt.
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Our stance on construction waste.
See Sustainability Report ‘19 - ’23
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Energy Efficient Dishwashers
The high energy consumption of traditional dishwashers contributes to increased utility costs and environmental impact.
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Goal
Develop a range of energy-efficient dishwashers.
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Progress
5-star ratings for all SKUs achieved.
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How we develop eco-friendly products.
See Sustainability Report ‘19 - ’23
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Global Warming Potential of Refrigerants
Air conditioners significantly contribute to global warming due to the high Global Warming Potential (GWP) of conventional refrigerants.
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Goal
Be the 1st company to launch air conditioners with minimal impact on global warming.
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Progress
Our AC design uses evaporative cooling coupled with greener refrigerant to cut environmental impact by 75%.
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How we develop eco-friendly products.
See Sustainability Report ‘19 - ’23
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A Step Towards Energy-efficiency
High energy usage during run-time adds to the adverse lifetime impact of components and products.
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Goal
Manufacture energy-efficient components and products for home and commercial applications.
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Progress
240 products rated 3-star and above, as per BEE Star Rating.
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How we develop eco-friendly products.
See Sustainability Report ‘19 - ’23
Green building
Reducing our environmental impact by enhancing energy and water efficiency. Incorporating eco-friendly building practices to significantly lower carbon emission.
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Sustainable Construction Practices
Rapid urbanisation and population growth are leading to increased energy and water consumption, significantly contributing to environmental degradation and resource scarcity.
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Goal
Plan sustainable communities with reduced energy and water consumption in buildings.
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Progress
Facilitating over 650+ IGBC green building rating projects, encompassing more than 300 million square feet of space.
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Get an insight into Godrej’s green building.
See Sustainability Report ‘19 - ’23
Waste management
Mitigating environmental harm by reducing hazardous waste and promoting responsible waste management. Implementing comprehensive recycling programmes and educating customers on proper disposal methods.
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Tacking Waste Management
Unchecked waste generation at the source, coupled with a lack of segregation and responsible disposal of different waste categories.
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Goal
Reduce hazardous waste generation by 50%.
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Progress
52% reduction in hazardous waste generation achieved with no significant spills reported.
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How we tackle waste generation at the source.
See Sustainability Report ‘19 - ’23
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Tackling Landfill Waste
Customers are often unaware of how to recycle or dispose of circuit boards, batteries, and other electronic devices responsibly.
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Goal
Ensure 0 non-hazardous waste is sent to landfills by 2020.
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Progress
Diverted 99.6% of non-hazardous waste from landfills with clear product disposal directions in user manuals.
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Our recycling policies and initiatives.
See Sustainability Report ‘19 - ’23
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Fostering Energy-efficiency
The excessive use of energy contributes to resource depletion, leading to environmental degradation.
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Goal
Achieve more than a 50% reduction in energy consumption across our operations.
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Progress
Transitioned to 100% renewable energy sources for our operations, we have successfully reduced our overall energy consumption by 52%.
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How we reduce energy consumption.
See Sustainability Report ‘19 - ’23