Kolkata : Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd.
(CGCEL), one of India’s most trusted consumer electricals brand and a leader in
sustainable and innovative consumer durable products, has announced a
forward-looking sustainability action roadmap that integrates its entire value
chain — from factories to supply chain to product use. This structured approach
marks a decisive step toward building a low-carbon, future-ready consumer
durables business.
Crompton’s
efforts have already garnered global recognition — the Company ranked 4th
globally in the Household Durables sector by S&P Global Corporate
Sustainability Assessment (CSA) Ranking 2024and was featured in the S&P
Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025, placing it amongst the top sustainability
performers.
Building on this momentum, the Company believes
that making environmentally conscious choices also leads to better business
outcomes — by opening up avenues for innovation, energy efficiency, product
differentiation and consumer affinity.
Looking ahead, Crompton has set ambitious sustainability
goals:
50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 & 2
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions by 2035
60% Emission Intensity Reduction per unit sales
by 2035, focused on its highest-selling category – ceiling fans
Crompton has completed detailed carbon footprint assessments for seven
major product categories, including fans, lighting, pumps, and appliances. The Company
is embedding lifecycle thinking into product design through its Design for
Sustainability (DfS) programme. This initiative aims to lower emissions
intensity during usage, particularly for high-volume products like ceiling
fans. The DfS programme will serve as a central lever to ensure all future
product innovation aligns with Crompton’s emission goals while maintaining
performance and reliabilityas part of its forward-looking sustainability action roadmap.
The Company’s Highspeed 48 ceiling fan was awarded the CII GreenPro
Certification (Type-I eco-label) this year, validating its progress in
delivering energy-efficient and environmentally responsible designs. Going
forward, the Company also plans to replicate ecolabel certification for
representative products across all major categories by 2030.
The Company has also been consciously building its solar portfolio
through active participation in solar pump tenders and is simultaneously
building a robust solar rooftop and solar lighting business. These efforts will
be supplemented with the active usage of solar power at its manufacturing
facilities, starting with the facility having the highest carbon emissions, to
gradually include other facilities as well.
To ensure data-backed transparency, a centralised ESG dashboard has
been deployed across major locations, allowing real-time tracking of emissions,
water, and waste. It has also enabled the Company to complete a fully verified
ESG audit in FY25. In parallel, Crompton is working on a Sustainable Supply
Chain Code of Conduct, which will onboard key vendors into a structured
emissions tracking and improvement framework — expanding climate action beyond
internal operations.
Speaking about the launch Promeet
Ghosh, Managing Director & CEO, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited.
said, “Our products both impact
and are impacted by the environment. Climate change is altering demand patterns
and is driving changes in consumer behaviour. At the same time, we are mindful
of the environment footprint of our products. As an industry leader we are
committed to delivering products that not only meet but anticipate evolving
consumer preferences for sustainability—driving a greener future while working
alongside regulators to help define tomorrow’s environmental standards.”
He further added, "Now,
our focus is on the road ahead by building a resilient value chain, reducing
GHG scope 1 & 2 emissions, lowering emission intensity per unit sales, and
integrating sustainability into every stage of product development. We see
sustainability not just as a responsibility, but also as a driver of smarter
choices, sharper innovation, product differentiation and consumer affinity.
Doing good in business and for shareholders is inextricably linked to doing
good for the planet. Our mission is clear: to build a resilient business model—
transparently, measurably, and responsibly — and help shape a new blueprint for
consumer durables in India. We have the scale and the capabilities to undertake
this journey of offering sustainable products at affordable price points to the
consumer.”
Crompton’s environment
strategy reflects a new standard for the industry — one where performance,
innovation, and environmental responsibility move forward together. As India’s
consumer landscape evolves, Crompton is helping shape a future that is
efficient, responsible, and built to last.
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