Textile manufacturer reports lower energy consumption, increased use of green energy and progress in circularity; targets 70% renewable energy and 100% biofuel use across boilers by FY2026–27.
RSWM Limited, the flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, has reported a 21.27% year-on-year reduction in combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions in FY2025–26, according to its latest Sustainability Report. The company also recorded a 16.50% decline in total energy consumption, highlighting its focus on resource efficiency, cleaner energy and responsible textile manufacturing.
RSWM’s Scope 1 emissions fell 40.5% to 115,640 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e), while Scope 2 emissions declined 10.06% to 299,590 tCO₂e. Combined emissions dropped to 415,230 tCO₂e from 527,400 tCO₂e in the previous year.
Total energy consumption decreased from 4,025.07 terajoules (TJ) to 3,360.98 TJ during the year.
Green Energy and Biofuel Drive Transition
RSWM consumed 126.7 million kWh of green energy and 36,055 metric tonnes of biofuel during FY2025–26. The company currently meets around 60% of its overall energy requirements through green energy and has the capacity to source up to 70% of its energy needs from renewable sources.
For FY2026–27, RSWM aims to increase the renewable energy share in its overall energy mix to 70%. Four industrial boilers have already transitioned to biofuel, with work on two additional boilers underway. The company is targeting 100% biofuel usage across all boilers by FY2026–27.
Commenting on the company’s sustainability journey, Riju Jhunjhunwala, Chairman, Managing Director and CEO, RSWM Ltd., said,
“At RSWM, sustainability is an integral part of how we manufacture, innovate and create long-term value for our stakeholders. Guided by our Panchtatva philosophy, we continue to focus on reducing emissions, conserving resources and advancing responsible and sustainable manufacturing practices.”
He added that the progress outlined in the report reinforces the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility and business resilience.
Rajeev Gupta, Joint Managing Director, RSWM Ltd., said
“Our sustainability priorities are closely linked to operational efficiency and the responsible use of resources. We monitor and track every aspect of our manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. The reductions in emissions and energy consumption during FY2025–26 reflect the progress made through our ongoing initiatives. As we work towards our FY2026–27 targets for renewable energy and biofuel, we remain focused on translating our commitments into measurable action across our operations.”
Circularity and Water Conservation Remain Priorities
Circularity continues to be a key element of RSWM’s sustainability strategy. The company reports recycling approximately 2,372 million PET bottles annually and using 49,128 metric tonnes of recycled polyester, representing 59.12% as stated in the report. It also used 17,358 metric tonnes of certified cotton during the year.
Water stewardship is another focus area. RSWM treated and reused 2.05 million kilolitres of water during FY2025–26, while water withdrawal declined 4.18% year-on-year. Zero liquid discharge systems are in place at applicable wet-processing units, supporting water recovery and reuse.
These initiatives reflect the company’s efforts to integrate recycled materials, improve resource efficiency and reduce the environmental footprint of textile production.
Workforce Development and Governance
The report also outlines RSWM’s social and governance performance. The company reported a total workforce of 18,118, comprising 1,728 employees and 16,390 workers. Women accounted for 16.60% of the workforce.
Other reported social indicators include healthcare coverage for 100% of employees and their dependents, participation by 94.25% of employees in training programmes, and zero complaints under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) framework during the reporting period.
On governance, RSWM reported that independent directors constituted 50% of its board and that it maintained 100% compliance with applicable BSE and NSE requirements, as detailed in the report.
Net Zero Target by 2050
Guided by its sustainability motto, “We Only Take What We Can Give Back,” and its Panchtatva philosophy, RSWM is positioning sustainability as part of its broader manufacturing and business strategy.
With a long-term target of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050, the company plans to continue investing in renewable energy, biofuel adoption, resource conservation and circular manufacturing practices.
The latest report outlines progress across environmental, social and governance priorities, while the targets for FY2026–27 place greater emphasis on renewable energy adoption and the transition to biofuel. For India’s textile industry, such initiatives also reflect the growing importance of energy efficiency, material circularity and environmental performance in building resilient manufacturing operations.