External Affairs Shri Pabitra Margherita attended the ceremony as Guest of Honour. Senior officials from the Ministry of Textiles, global industry bodies, UNIDO, and textile industry leaders also participated in the event.
CITI Chairman Shri Ashwin Chandran said, “At CITI, we have always been committed to the Triple Bottom Line approach and to bringing stakeholders together to advance the cause of sustainability. The CITI Textile Sustainability Awards reflect that commitment by recognising innovation, collaboration and leadership in building a more sustainable textile industry.”
Strengthening Global Partnerships
At the event, CITI also announced a collaboration with the Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP) to support Indian manufacturers, particularly MSMEs, in addressing evolving sustainability expectations, responsible business practices and human rights due diligence requirements. SLCP is a multi-stakeholder initiative that brings together brands, manufacturers, industry associations, civil society organisations and audit firms with the shared objective of promoting decent working conditions across global supply chains.
Recognising Sustainability Excellence
The Awards celebrated excellence across two broad segments:
- CITI Textile Sustainability Awards, recognising achievements in climate-resilient cotton production, Kasturi Cotton promotion, circular economy, energy efficiency, sustainable cluster development, HR excellence and academic contribution to sustainability.
- CITI Birla Economic & Textile Research Foundation Awards, recognising excellence in:
- Effective Chemical Management and Compliance in Textile Wet Processing
- Low Carbon Footprint Initiatives in Textile Manufacturing
- Data-Driven Sustainability Excellence in Textile Manufacturing
- Achieving ESG Compliance through Innovation
In addition, there was a Special Award to recognise the municipal corporation that has demonstrated exemplary leadership and innovation in waste management through effective collection, segregation, recycling and resource recovery.
Award Winners
CITI Textile Sustainability Awards
CITI-BIRLA Economic & Textile Research Foundation Awards
Special Award Winner: Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation for Waste Management Efforts at the Municipal Corporation Level.
Kasturi Fashion Showcase Highlights India’s Cotton Journey
CITI also presented the Kasturi Fashion Showcase – “From Farm to Fashion”, curated by the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Textile Management. The showcase traced the journey of premium Indian Kasturi Cotton from farm to finished fashion, highlighting quality, traceability and value addition across the cotton value chain.
