UPL achieved an ESG Score of 77 (out of 100) in the 2025 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), significantly outperforming the Chemical sector average of 32. This recognition reflects UPL’s strong performance across environmental, social, and governance dimensions, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable practices.

Speaking on the achievement, Mr. Jai Shroff, Chairman and Group CEO of UPL Group, said, “At UPL, we believe that agriculture lies at the heart of global sustainability efforts, and we are immensely proud to be top sustainable company globally in our sector. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to ‘Reimagining Sustainability’ by demonstrating how agriculture can be a force for good – empowering farmers, enhancing food security, fostering sustainable development, and creating a brighter future for all.”

Dr. Mritunjay Chaubey, Chief Sustainability Officer of UPL Group, added, “In FY25, we not only met but significantly exceeded our Environmental Footprint Reduction targets. Globally, we have achieved remarkable progress – reducing carbon emissions by 38%, cutting water usage by 49%, and lowering waste generation by 52% compared to our FY 2020 baseline. These results reflect our unwavering focus on driving meaningful impact and setting new benchmarks for sustainability in the industry.”

The DJSI is a globally renowned benchmark for evaluating companies’ Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance. The 2025 assessment included participation from over 13,000 companies worldwide, representing 99% of global market capitalization.

UPL’s score places it among the top global performers, underscoring its commitment to best-in-class sustainability practices that create long-term value for investors and stakeholders.

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~SUPERFORM is a ₹10,000 crore (USD 1.2 billion) business~

~Annual investment in the SUPERFORM business ranges between ₹400–500 crore.~ 

13 May 2025, Bengaluru: Superform Chemistries Limited, formerly known as UPL Specialty Chemicals Limited, is a next-generation specialty chemistries company built on the pillars of innovation, sustainability, and high-performance solutions. Now operating as a fully independent entity, SUPERFORM serves some of the world’s most dynamic and diverse sectors, including agriculture, lubricants, flame retardants, mining, healthcare, food & beverages and more. SUPERFORM is a wholly owned subsidiary of UPL Ltd.

India is on the cusp of becoming a major global player in the chemistry industry. By 2040, the Indian chemistries market is projected to grow to $850–$1,000 billion, with the specialty chemistries segment potentially accounting for 10–12% of the global market. This transformation will be driven by increasing domestic consumption, shifting global supply chains and changing consumer preferences, thus encouraging diversification from traditional manufacturing hubs. India’s global chemistry market share is expected to triple by 2040, with projected annual growth of 7–10% between 2027 and 2040.

SUPERFORM is strategically positioned to support and accelerate this transformation by creating powerful and responsible solutions. SUPERFORM’s competencies lie in manufacturing, but what differentiates it is its ability to work with complex chemistries, solve intricate problems, and deliver a wonderful impact for its customers, partners, people, and the world to bring about a positive change.

Backed by a robust global sourcing network and industry-leading ESG performance, SUPERFORM has an extensive portfolio of reaction capabilities and many of which can be manufactured for custom synthesis. The company is aligned with the rising global demand for green chemistry and sustainable solutions, strengthening its relevance in international markets.

Under the leadership of CEO Mr. Raj Tiwari and supported by a team of over 3,500 professionals, SUPERFORM combines scale with vision to drive meaningful impact. Its journey is closely aligned with UPL Group’s broader vision “To be an icon for Technology Growth and Innovation,” making SUPERFORM a vital force in shaping the next chapter of the global specialty chemistries industry.

References:

1.       https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/chemicals/our-insights/india-the-next-chemicals-manufacturing-hub

2.       MoCPC 2021 Report: “Chemicals and Petrochemical Statistics at a Glance”, Invest India, “Indian Petrochemicals Scenario 2040” by EIL and IOCL, IHS Markit, UN Comtrade, McKinsey Global Institute, Press Search

Disclaimer: SUPERFORM formative trademarks are pending registration before IP offices globally

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Bengaluru, 20 December 2024: UPL, a global leader in sustainable agriculture products and solutions, has been honoured with the Best Patent and Trademark Portfolio Award in the Large – Life Sciences, including Pharma and Agriculture Sciences category, at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Industrial IP Awards 2024 ceremony. The company has received the Best Patent Portfolio award for the 6^th consecutive year and the Best Trademark Portfolio award for the 4^th time, underscoring its unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence in intellectual property (IP) management.

Accepting the award at the ceremony, Dr. Vishal Sodha, UPL’s Global IP Head, said, “At UPL, we are an IP-driven organization, and we will continue to fuel farmer-centric sustainable innovations. This prestigious recognition will further inspire us for creating and protecting innovations that sustainably address farmer’s pain points and fulfil the needs of communities, and consumers. We have a large patent and trademark portfolio which has been recognized by CII; it proves to be a testament that UPL is creating and protecting strong brands across the globe.” 

UPL currently holds over 2,500 granted patents and about 4,300 pending applications, showcasing its robust IP portfolio. UPL’s trademark portfolio has over 17,000 registered trademarks and about 13,000 pending applications across the globe. With its robust patent and trademark portfolio, UPL reinforces its role as an industry leader in leveraging technology and innovation to solve critical agricultural challenges.

The CII Industrial IP Awards celebrate enterprises that have embraced IP generation, protection, and commercialization to boost both their own businesses and economic growth. This award from CII recognises UPL’s innovative farming solutions that meet farmers’ needs and advance the transition to more sustainable food systems.

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