New Delhi, March 11, 2025: Swiggy (Swiggy Ltd, NSE: SWIGGY / BSE: 544285), Indiaโs pioneering on-demand convenience platform, today announced a partnership with Sulabh International. The partnership, announced on the sidelines of the inaugural edition of the Swiggy Sustainability Summit 2025 will enable Swiggyโs delivery partners across key cities including, Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru Chennai, and cities in Delhi NCR to use Sulabh Shauchalya free of charge, post showing registration on the Swiggy app. In addition to this, Swiggy announced goals across 8 key pillars- Reducing Emissions, Delivering Circular Change, Nurturing Networks and Communities, Enriching Livelihoods & Building an Inclusive Workforce, Promoting Culinary Diversity and Food Integrity, Advancing Delivery Partner Safety and Well-being, Excellence in Corporate Governance and Accelerating Digital Sustainability.
At the Swiggy Sustainability Summit held in Delhi, Swiggy announced a goal of transitioning to a 100% electric vehicle (EV) delivery fleet by 2030. It also shared that it has set a goal to facilitate 100% of our restaurant partners to transition to responsible packaging alternatives by 2030. Additionally, it shared that the company is committed to reduce perishable waste in its direct operations by 25% year-on-year through improved processes and automation in itsย value chain. Also, Swiggy will ensure that every locally available harvest is 100% indigenously sourced by 2025, uplifting farmers and strengthening regional economies. It also reinforced its commitment to upskill, reskill, as well as facilitate participation of over 1 million individuals in our value chain by 2030, with programs like Swiggy Skills. It will also empower 100,000 women in Swiggyโs value chain by 2030, including entrepreneurs, delivery partners, and employees.
Swiggy had already committed to leveraging its value network and strategic partnerships to distribute 100 million meals by 2030 when it launched Swiggy Serves, a flagship program aimed at minimizing waste across its value chain and addressing hunger in January 2025.ย It also announced a partnership with Robin Hood Army to address food wastage at restaurant partnersโ end. At the Sustainability Summit, Swiggy shared that it is committed to promoting culinary diversity, homegrown products, traditional cuisines and help 100 local brands scale geographically by 2030.
Speaking at the Summit, Mr. Sriharsha Majety, MD & Group CEO, Swiggy, said,
โWhen we started Swiggy 11 years ago, our focus was on delivering convenience to consumers. As we have grown into a publicly listed company, our responsibility has also expanded, to not just serve consumers better, but actively contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive future. The sustainability goals we unveil today reaffirm our commitment to responsible growth, one that fosters inclusivity, empowers communities, and drives sustainable innovation. By leveraging technology and innovation, we aim to drive meaningful change, creating scalable solutions that address the environmental and societal challenges of our time.โ
Talking about how their Sustainability Goals benefit the delivery partners at Swiggy, Rohit Kapoor, CEO, Swiggy Food Marketplace, added,
โAt Swiggy, delivery partners are the key pillar of our operations and we stay committed to their welfare and safety. We understand the challenges they face while spending long hours on the road, navigating traffic, and bracing extreme weather conditions and to ensure seamless food deliveries. Our partnership with Sulabh International is a step towards addressing one such critical need, access to proper sanitation. By enabling our delivery partners to use public sanitation facilities across key cities in India, we aim to enhance their everyday experience and reinforce our commitment to their well-being.โ
โWe deeply appreciate Swiggyโs initiative to prioritize the dignity and convenience of millions of its delivery partners,โ said Mr. Kumar Dilip, President of Sulabh International. โThis partnership, rooted in shared values, will allow Swiggyโs delivery executives to access Sulabhโs public toilet facilities free of charge. We commend Swiggyโs commitment to inclusive sustainability and reaffirm our dedication to SDG 6, working towards cleaner, more livable cities. Collaborations like this, driven by the greater good, inspire both Swiggy and us and we hope to expand it across all Indian citiesโ
Sulabh International has established public toilets across cities in India. Their effort has won them Padma Bhushan, Magsaysay Award, United Nations Centre for Human Settlement Awards, Gandhi Peace Prize, USAID prize and even Stockholm Water Prize. Their initiative has also won acclaim from Mr Bill Gates- who has identified toilets as one of the areas of focus of his Foundation.ย
