DS Group Strengthens Portfolio-Wide Climate Action Strategy on Earth Day
New Delhi, April 23, 2026: Marking Earth Day 2026, the Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group) has strengthened its portfolio-wide climate action strategy. The leading FMCG conglomerate announced a roadmap that formally embeds sustainability into core business decision-making across its diverse operations, ranging from food and beverages to luxury retail. Aligned with India’s updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), the strategy focuses on decarbonization, resource efficiency, and responsible growth, the company said in a press release.
Central to this initiative is the development of a comprehensive Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory for the FY 2024–25 period. This rigorous audit will cover the full spectrum of emissions, including direct operations (Scope 1), purchased energy (Scope 2), and critical supply chain activities (Scope 3). By moving from broad intent to focused, data-backed interventions, the Group aims to address its carbon footprint with scientific precision while hardwiring climate considerations into its internal governance.
Announcing the roadmap, Rajiv Kumar, Vice Chairman, DS Group, emphasized that every future expansion will now be screened through a climate-risk lens. He stated:
“This multi-dimensional strategy prioritizes decarbonization and resource integrity as non-negotiable metrics. The DS Group is accelerating its transition toward renewable energy to decrease the carbon intensity of its products and services, while simultaneously advancing circular economy principles to manage water and materials with maximum efficiency. Furthermore, by engaging supply chain partners in sustainable sourcing, DS Group is mitigating the indirect environmental impacts that often go unaddressed. This commitment goes beyond mere compliance, actively shaping the DS Group’s identity and ensuring that every strategic decision is fueled by a clear, intentional drive to create meaningful impact. Every future expansion will now be screened through a climate-risk lens to ensure that growth remains aligned to India’s updated NDC Goals.”
The proactive stance of the DS Group serves as a vital blueprint for private enterprises in the Indian industrial landscape. The progress is currently anchored in a robust governance framework, which includes 100% pay parity, zero regulatory non-compliance, and a 1.8 water positivity index across 30 locations in India. The Group’s headquarters has already achieved LEED Platinum and LEED Zero Carbon certifications from the USGBC.
Going forward, the Group will evaluate all investments through a climate-risk lens while advancing renewable energy adoption and responsible sourcing across its ecosystem. By voluntarily adopting these high standards for carbon accounting, the DS Group aims to prove that leadership driven by internal values can catalyze the nation’s broader green transition.
