The flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, RSWM Ltd has been honored with the Silver Award in the ‘Sustainable Fashion and Textile’ category at the prestigious Financial Express Green Sarathi Awards. This accolade underscores RSWM's steadfast commitment to reducing its environmental impact and fostering sustainable innovation, highlighted through its campaign, ‘Redefining Sustainability – Mapping Initiatives for a Greener Tomorrow.’
At the heart of RSWM’s sustainability strategy is its significant investment in renewable energy. The company operates a 20 MW wind power unit, an additional 40 MW of wind capacity, and a 32 MW in-house solar power plant. This infrastructure ensures a consistent supply of clean energy, helping to reduce carbon emissions and accelerate the transition to renewable power sources.
In addition to renewable energy, RSWM is also integrating biofuels in operations. By 2025, the company aims to meet 75 per cent of its energy needs through biofuels. RSWM has already reduced its carbon emissions by 800,000 metric tons annually and has invested ₹35 crore to convert three of its coal-fired boilers to biofuel. All boilers will be converted by 2025, further reducing reliance on coal.
RSWM also prioritizes sustainable materials in its production processes. The company uses organic cotton, recycled cotton, and recycled polyester, significantly lowering its environmental footprint. RSWM recycles 8,162 metric tons of cotton annually from pre- and post-consumer waste and repurposes 1,830 PET bottles each year into recycled polyester, now making up 50 per cent of its total polyester production. The company follows a zero-waste policy, recycling all fiber waste and integrating it back into production.
Water conservation is another key component of RSWM’s sustainability initiatives. The company adheres to a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) policy, recycling all wastewater produced in its manufacturing processes for reuse or conversion into potable water for nearby communities. Advanced rainwater harvesting systems are also in place to support sustainable water management.
RSWM’s commitment to sustainability is further validated by international certifications such as GOTS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, Global Recycled Standard, and ISO 14001:2015. Looking ahead, RSWM plans ambitious sustainability goals, including sourcing 50% of its energy from renewable sources by 2035 and reducing the water footprint of new textiles by 30%. Driven by its motto, "We Only Take What We Can Give," RSWM continues to lead in sustainable practices within the textile industry.
