At the core of these efforts is the company’s Water, Agriculture and Livelihoods (WAL) programme, which focuses on improving water availability, enabling climate-resilient farming, and enhancing rural incomes in water-stressed regions. The initiative supports 22,430 farmers, with the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices and efficient irrigation systems leading to a 15–20% increase in crop yields and an 18–22% reduction in input costs.

Strengthening its water stewardship agenda, PRI has replenished more than 3.3 times the water used across its operations through large-scale groundwater recharge initiatives. Since 2019, the company has developed 2,410 groundwater recharge structures, creating a cumulative water recharge potential of over 3,339 million litres. In FY 2024–25 alone, these interventions generated more than 630 million litres of water potential, benefiting over 20,000 community members across 28 villages in eight states.

Commenting on the PRI’s climate action journey, a spokesperson for Pernod Ricard India said, “Climate action today must move beyond intent and create measurable impact at both environmental and community levels. At Pernod Ricard India, our focus is on building long-term resilience through integrated interventions across water stewardship, renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, circularity, and rural livelihoods. As climate challenges continue to evolve, scalable and collaborative solutions will play a critical role in creating sustainable ecosystems for the future.”

Alongside community-led initiatives, PRI continues to advance sustainability across its operations. Today, 98% of energy requirements across its distilleries are met through renewable sources such as biomass, while all production sites and offices operate on 100% renewable electricity under its global RE100 commitment. Since FY2018, the company has achieved a 24% reduction in water consumption intensity, surpassing its FY2030 target ahead of schedule.

The company’s focus on circularity is reflected through its #OneForOurPlanet initiative, under which PRI has eliminated permanent mono-cartons—resulting in a reduction of over 8,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually and saving nearly 2.95 lakh trees each year, while expanding the use of recyclable and compostable materials.

These initiatives reflect Pernod Ricard India’s integrated approach to sustainability, combining environmental stewardship with community development to create long-term, measurable impact.

As business increasingly plays a crucial role in addressing climate change, Pernod Ricard India remains committed to scaling solutions that resonate with natural resources, strengthening community resilience and creating lasting impact for future generations.

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Mangaluru, 3 June 2026: Real estate builds cities. But cities exist within ecosystems, and for too long, the industry has taken more than it has returned. The Karnataka Zero Waste Initiative is Sattva Group’s attempt to change that equation. On 23 May, Shivam Agarwal, Vice President, Strategy, Sattva Group, and Aditya Siroya, Co-Founder and Advisor, rePurpose Global, led a full-day field visit across Someshwara Beach, Pachanady and Kadeshwalya, and the Bantwal Material Recovery Facility, walking the coastline that this programme has committed to restore.

Launched on Earth Day 2026 in partnership with Knowledge Realty Trust, the initiative is a three-year commitment to recover 3.5–4.5 million kilograms of waste. It will bring 80,000 households into formal waste management systems, some of them for the very first time, reduce plastic leakage across 50 coastal villages, and support 200 waste workers; predominantly women with dignified livelihoods and skills for the future.

The day began at Someshwara Beach. Plastic accounts for a disproportionate share of what washes up on Karnataka’s shores, a problem that is visible, chronic, and solvable. Shivam and Aditya joined approximately 40 community volunteers in a direct clean-up effort, recovering over 250 kilograms of waste in a single drive.

Shivam Agarwal, Vice President – Strategy, Sattva Group, said “You can talk about sustainability in boardrooms and earnings calls. But standing on a beach, collecting plastic with forty people who live here that’s where it becomes real. This is where the work happens, and this is where we intend to show up.”

The visit then moved through Kadeshwalya village, where community representatives walked the team through household waste collection systems and segregation practices already in place. The team also assessed infrastructure needs along the Netravathi river, a critical intervention point before plastic reaches the sea. The day concluded at the Bantwal MRF, where the team spent time with waste workers who are the backbone of the entire system.

Jiji Thomas, Head – ESG & Sustainability, Knowledge Realty Trust, said “At Knowledge Realty Trust, we are committed to creating value that extends beyond our buildings and into the communities around us. The outcomes achieved through the first phase of the Repurpose Initiative demonstrate how collaborative action can drive meaningful environmental and social impact. We are encouraged by the progress made and remain committed to supporting initiatives that create cleaner, more sustainable communities for the future.”

The numbers from the initiative’s first months tell a clear story: over 1.5 lakh kilograms of dry waste recovered, more than 50,000 kilograms of low-value plastic ethically processed, 20 waste workers now supported, and active engagement with 30+ village gram panchayats with critical backing from the Dakshina Kannada Zila Panchayat and Mangala Resource Management.

Aditya Siroya, Co-Founder and Advisor, rePurpose Global, added “What we saw today reinforced both the scale of the challenge and the importance of building solutions designed to last. It’s encouraging to see businesses like Sattva stepping forward with real ambition — not just commitments on paper, but investment in systems that can scale. Through this partnership, we’re not only reducing plastic leakage locally; we’re building a model for environmental leadership that can extend far beyond Karnataka.”

By the end of 2026, the Karnataka Zero Waste Initiative aims to recover over 10 lakh kilograms of dry waste including 4 lakh kilograms of plastic, improve livelihoods for 60 waste workers, and run awareness and capacity-building programmes across at least 15 villages in Dakshina Kannada.

Karnataka has 320 kilometres of coastline. This is where the work begins.

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