UPL Limited, a global player in sustainable agriculture solutions, bagged the Sustainability Transformation Award 2026 from Enqube Vikas Bharat. The award recognizes UPL’s industry-leading efforts in environmental stewardship, ESG performance, and sustainable innovation. Importantly, the recognition highlights organizations that demonstrate measurable sustainability outcomes while embedding ESG principles into long-term business growth.
Embedding Sustainability at the Core of Growth
For UPL, the award reaffirms its commitment to building resilient agricultural ecosystems and delivering long-term stakeholder value through responsible growth. Dr. Mritunjay Chaubey, Chief Sustainability Officer, UPL Limited, stated, “In FY25, we not only met but significantly exceeded our Environmental Footprint Reduction targets. This progress was reinforced by our ESG Score of 77 in the 2025 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, well above the sector average. This award reaffirms our commitment to embedding sustainability at the core of our operations. At UPL, we remain focused on building resilient agricultural systems and supporting farmers through practical, scalable solutions.” UPL’s sustainability strategy integrates environmental responsibility, operational efficiency, and community impact, ensuring that business expansion aligns with global climate and food security goals.
Strong ESG Performance in S&P Global Assessment
UPL achieved an impressive ESG Score of 77 out of 100 in the 2025 Corporate Sustainability Assessment conducted by S&P Global. Notably, this score significantly surpasses the chemical sector average of 32, underscoring the company’s leadership in sustainability performance. As a result, UPL continues to strengthen its global credibility among investors, regulators, and customers seeking responsible agricultural solutions.
Key Sustainability Achievements Driving Impact
UPL’s Sustainability Transformation Award 2026 reflects measurable progress across environmental, social, and governance metrics. Key achievements include:
- Environmental Footprint Reduction
Reduced water consumption intensity by 49%
Cut carbon emission intensity by 38%
Lowered waste disposal intensity by 52% (All compared to a 2020 baseline, surpassing five-year targets.)
- Sustainable Product Portfolio Growth
Generated 38% of total revenue from differentiated and sustainable agricultural solutions, up from 35% last year.
- Renewable Energy Transition
Sourced 56% of electric power at two of its largest manufacturing plants from renewable energy.
- Sustainable Sourcing Milestone
Achieved 60% sustainable sourcing, ensuring the majority of its supply chain adheres to rigorous ESG standards.
Driving Water, Biodiversity and Community Impact
Beyond operational performance, UPL continues to make significant environmental and social contributions.
Water Conservation Initiatives
Over the past five years, the company has constructed and revitalized more than 23 water conservation structures, including ponds, lakes, and check dams.
Biodiversity Restoration
UPL is restoring Gujarat’s intertidal ecosystems through large-scale mangrove plantations in Vagra Taluka, Bharuch. To date:
*Over 4.95 lakh saplings planted across 250 acres
*2.66 lakh trees created 715 acres of green cover since 2016 through social forestry initiatives
Additionally, UPL’s Sarus Conservation Project, launched in 2015, continues to protect the iconic Sarus Crane in Kheda and Anand districts. FY25 recordings show 1,431 birds across 400 sq. km, representing a 186% increase from the FY16 baseline of 500.
Supporting a Resilient Global Food System
Through continuous investments in innovation, partnerships, and farmer-focused programs, UPL is accelerating the transition toward climate-smart and sustainable agriculture. As global food security challenges intensify, UPL’s sustainability-driven approach positions the company at the forefront of responsible agricultural transformation. As per the press release, the Sustainability Transformation Award 2026 not only recognizes past achievements but also reinforces UPL’s commitment to shaping a more resilient and sustainable global food system.
