ET Awards: We deeply value the award as it recognises our unwavering commitment to sustainability, says Grasim MD HK Agarwal

Apart from being one of the earliest companies to bring in manufacturing heft domestically, Grasim Industries has positively impacted the lives of more than 1.2 million people through its corporate social activities, managing director HK Agarwal said, receiving the ET Conscious Corporate of the Year award.


The flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group is aiming to be net-zero on emissions by 2050, with a long-term view as "responsible custodians" of the planet, Agarwal said.

"Our culture fosters responsible decision-making, emphasising efficient use of resources, ethical governance and sustainable profitability while prioritising the environment and promoting a circular economy," he said. "Grasim remains dedicated to environmental stewardship by proactively addressing climate-related risks and opportunities."

Agarwal said the ET award "recognises our unwavering commitment to sustainability", which is at the core of the group's strategy across all of its industries.


"This award has been embedded in a well-defined ESG (environmental, social and governance) framework which guides our efforts to create lasting value for all stakeholders," he said.

He thanked group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla for his leadership and vision, and Rajashree Birla for her leadership and dedication to CSR activities.