RSWM Limited, the flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, has released its Sustainability Report for FY2025–26, detailing progress in emissions reduction, energy efficiency, water management, recycling and workplace initiatives. The company reported a 40.5% year-on-year reduction in Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions to 115,640 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e). Scope 2 emissions declined by 10.06% to 299,590 tCO₂e. Combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions fell by 21.27%, from 527,400 tCO₂e to 415,230 tCO₂e.
Total energy consumption decreased by 16.50% during the year, from 4,025.07 terajoules (TJ) to 3,360.98 TJ. RSWM reported consuming 126.7 million kWh of green energy and 36,055 metric tonnes of biofuel during FY2025–26. Its renewable energy consumption increased by 50.61% year-on-year to 789.54 TJ.
The company aims to increase renewable energy’s share of its overall energy mix to 70% by FY2026–27. Four industrial boilers have completed the transition to biofuel, while work on two additional boilers is in progress. RSWM has set a target of using biofuel across all its boilers by FY2026–27.
Water conservation and material recycling remain important parts of its sustainability programme. The company reported treating and reusing 2.05 million kilolitres of water during the year, while water withdrawal declined by 4.18%. Zero liquid discharge systems are installed at applicable wet-processing units.
The report also records the use of 17,358 metric tonnes of certified cotton and 49,128 metric tonnes of recycled polyester, representing 59.12% of the company’s polyester use. RSWM said its recycling activities support circularity in textile manufacturing, including the use of recycled PET bottles in its FiberGreen® initiative.
Riju Jhunjhunwala, Chairman, Managing Director and CEO of RSWM Limited, said sustainability was an integral part of the company’s manufacturing and business approach. He said the company continued to focus on reducing emissions, conserving resources and improving manufacturing practices under its Panchtatva philosophy.
Rajeev Gupta, Joint Managing Director, RSWM Limited, said the reduction in emissions and energy consumption reflected ongoing operational improvements. He added that the company would continue working towards its renewable energy and biofuel targets.
The report also outlines the company’s workforce and social performance. RSWM reported a total workforce of 18,118 people, comprising 1,728 employees and 16,390 workers. Women accounted for 16.60% of the workforce. The company reported healthcare coverage for all employees and their dependants, training participation by 94.25% of employees and no complaints under its Prevention of Sexual Harassment framework.
On governance, RSWM reported that independent directors accounted for 50% of its board and that it achieved full compliance with BSE and NSE requirements. The company has set a long-term target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Its sustainability approach focuses on environmental management, efficient resource use, workplace responsibility and long-term business resilience.
RSWM is an integrated textile manufacturer and exporter producing synthetic, cotton and blended yarns, mélange yarns, knitted and denim fabrics, and recycled polyester fibre. It operates 12 manufacturing facilities across Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, with 5.84 lakh spindles, and exports products to 70 countries. For FY2025–26, the company reported revenue of ₹4,553.98 crore.
