UPL tops global ESG rankings in 2025 Dow Jones Index

UPL, a worldwide frontrunner in sustainable agricultural solutions, has achieved the top ESG rating globally in its sector in the 2025 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), evaluated by S&P Global. UPL is additionally the sole company from the agricultural solutions sector to appear in the DJSI World Index this year.

In the 2025 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, UPL achieved an ESG score of 77 out of 100—significantly exceeding the Chemical sector’s average score of 32. This achievement showcases the company's robust performance in environmental care, social accountability, and governance frameworks, reinforcing its status as a leader in sustainability.

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In discussing the milestone, Jai Shroff, Chairman and Group CEO of UPL Group, emphasized that agriculture plays a key role in addressing global sustainability  issues and expressed his pride in being acknowledged as the most sustainable company in the industry globally. He mentioned that the recognition reinforces UPL’s mission of “Reimagining Sustainability,” highlighting the beneficial impact agriculture can have in uplifting farmers, ensuring food systems, and fostering inclusive development.

Chief Sustainability Officer Dr. Mritunjay Chaubey emphasized the company's significant advancement in its roadmap for reducing environmental impact. He indicated that by FY25, UPL had significantly exceeded its goals decreasing carbon emissions by 38%, minimizing water usage by 49%, and reducing waste production by 52% relative to its FY2020 baseline. He characterized these accomplishments as proof of UPL’s commitment to producing tangible results and enhancing sustainability benchmarks throughout the sector.