Godrej Enterprises Group strengthens biodiversity footprint with 19% rise in biodiversity index at its Vikhroli campus

On International Day of Biodiversity, Godrej Enterprises Group reaffirmed its commitment to biodiversity conservation across its operations and communities, guided by its Good & Green vision and science-led sustainability approach. Biodiversity conservation is encapsulated within the company’s broader sustainability agenda, which focuses on resource efficiency, climate action and responsible sourcing. It is also embedded in its environmental strategy, alongside goals such as zero waste to landfill, water positivity and net-zero buildings. At the heart of Godrej’s conservation initiatives, remains protection of the mangrove ecosystems at Vikhroli in Mumbai through a 3-pronged approach of Research, Conservation, and Awareness. This critical Mangrove ecosystem along with the industrial and residential township hosts over 1,500 species across plants, birds, animals, amphibians, reptiles and aquatic fauna.  

“The International Day of Biodiversity is an apt occasion to reinforce our commitment to integrating biodiversity conservation into business practices through measurable, science-led and outcome-oriented initiatives. We believe that protecting ecosystems is not separate from business growth, but essential to building long-term resilience, operational efficiency and sustainable value creation. As industries evolve, businesses that invest in nature-positive practices will be better positioned to drive responsible growth, strengthen stakeholder trust and future-proof operations,” said Tejashree Joshi, Head of Environmental Sustainability, Godrej Enterprises Group.

Decades long continuous scientific efforts have resulted in improving the biodiversity index of Godrej’s Vikhroli campus, by 19% in FY 2024-25. This critical mangrove habitat provides various ecosystem services including Carbon sequestration. The Vikhroli mangroves currently holds over 23lakhs tCOe of sequestered carbon significantly contributing to mitigating the impacts of climate change for the city of Mumbai The awareness initiatives around mangroves reached nearly 1,20,000 beneficiaries over last three years, through various Mangrove Awareness programme, including Magical Mangroves in  collaboration with WWF-India, underscoring the Group’s effort to combine on-ground action with public engagement. Its involvement and support to the India Business & Biodiversity Initiative (IBBI) aligns its operations with global biodiversity goals and integrates nature-positive practices across its value chain.

Further strengthening its efforts, Godrej Enterprises Group supports collaborative initiatives such as the India Wetlands Coalition aimed at corporate participation in conserving critical wetlands ecosystems and addressing nature loss beyond the campus and statute, and the Mangroves Coalition that aims to support stakeholders like government, citizens, and local communities to better protect, manage, and coexist with their city’s mangroves