The LNJ Bhilwara Group’s flagship business, RSWM Limited, has been recognized with the Silver Award in the “Sustainable Fashion and Textile” category of the esteemed Financial Express Green Sarathi Awards. This accolade highlights RSWM’s campaign, “Redefining Sustainability—Mapping Initiatives for a Greener Tomorrow ” with an emphasis on minimizing environmental impact and promoting sustainable innovation. “
RSWM’s sustainability initiatives are anchored by its six sustainability indexes that are measured and reported consistently. The first of these is the company’s adoption of renewable energy solutions. The company has an established infrastructure, with 77 MN KW of green energy (solar and wind power) utilized annually in manufacturing processes. This expansive setup ensures a steady supply of clean energy to its operations further substantially reducing carbon emissions and advancing its transition toward greener energy sources.
Apart from renewable energy, RSWM has made incorporating biofuels into its operations a top priority. By 2025, the firm plans to have 75% of its activities run by biofuel, having already reduced its carbon emissions by 800,000 metric tons annually.Three of RSWM’s six coal-fired boilers have been modified to run on biofuel with an investment of ₹35 crore. All boilers are expected to be converted by 2025, which would be a significant step in reducing its environmental impact and removing its need on coal.
Additionally, RSWM has optimized its manufacturing input materials by concentrating on organic cotton, recycled cotton, and recycled polyester, all of which are vital to the company’s sustainability initiatives. This shows the company’s dedication to sustainable practices. By encouraging sustainable agricultural methods and minimizing the use of dangerous pesticides, organic cotton provides a natural, environmentally beneficial substitute. The 8,162 MT of recycled cotton utilized annually comes from pre- and post-consumer waste, greatly lowering the demand for virgin resources. To further demonstrate its dedication to ecologically conscious sourcing, RSWM also recycles 1,830 PET bottles a year to create recycled polyester, which currently makes up 50% of its total polyester output.
The business makes sure that no fiber waste is thrown away as part of its dedication to sustainability in the textile production processes. Fiber waste is recycled and reincorporated into the manufacturing cycle both before and after production. RSWM’s commitment to resource efficiency and circular economy principles is best demonstrated by its zero-waste attitude.
Another essential component of RSWM’s sustainability philosophy is still water conservation. The firm recycles all of the waste water produced during manufacturing by strictly adhering to a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) policy. This water is then safely utilized for operations or turned into potable water for nearby communities. Advanced rainwater harvesting techniques complement these efforts, ensuring sustainable water management across all facilities.
The use of organic manure is also highly valued by RSWM. The orchards and greens in all the plants are flourished by the usage of the organic waste produced. Certain RSWM-affiliated agricultural plots only use organic manure, which lowers the need for artificial fertilizers and encourages sustainable farming methods.
Certifications like GOTS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, Global Recycled Standard, and ISO 14001:2015, which demonstrate RSWM’s adherence to international standards for sustainable practices, further legitimize the company’s sustainability initiatives. Driven by its slogan, “We Only Take What We Can Give,” RSWM is poised to accomplish lofty objectives, such as attaining zero workplace accidents and obtaining 50% of its energy from sustainable sources by 2035. Additional sustainability objectives are to eliminate hazardous chemicals by 2030, provide complete supply chain transparency by 2032, and reduce the water footprint of new textiles by 30%. The business also intends to invest in community development initiatives, make safer and more inclusive workplaces, and include sustainable governance into decision-making.
