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awards & accolades


SeedWorks is a proud recipient of the following awards and honours.


Company prioritizes environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) initiatives, with a focus on environmental sustainability and promoting social responsibility. ESG initiatives are guided by the SRISHTEe framework, which addresses six smart pillars: Carbon, Water, Energy, Nitrogen, Knowledge, and Weather. Through this framework, it empowers smallholder farmers, promote effective water resource management, and address the impact of climate change.


SeedWorks (US Agriseeds) been recognized as amongst 40 ‘business’ members of Global Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture (GACSA). The company is one of the few domestic seed company in the private sector in India to undertake a comprehensive green-house gas (“GHG”) emissions baselining and inventory development for scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions and develop emission targets and mitigation plans aligned with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Company have implemented several measures to reduce their carbon footprint including piloting methane chambers, installing solar panels and solar sprayers, and converting seed waste into bio-fertilizer. These efforts have resulted in a reduction of over 820 metric tons of carbon dioxide and the production of 14 metric tons of organic fertilizer in Fiscal 2024. At Company’s vegetable seed processing plant, 50% of energy requirement was met from renewable energy in Fiscal 2024. Additionally, over the last three Fiscals, Company have saved over 14 billion litres of water annually through various initiatives across India. Company has adopted smart irrigation practices to reduce water consumption for DSR. This resulted in water savings and reduced crop cycle time. They have also generated power via conversion of discarded seed into energy.


Company’s commitment to sustainability is further demonstrated by its 'Extended Producer Responsibility' fulfilment for post-consumption plastic waste, which is a policy that holds producers responsible for their products' lifecycle, including disposal, recycling and reuse.In Fiscal 2024, Company collected and disposed of 222 metric tons of plastic waste.


Company has been recognized for efforts in sustainability including award for Best Performance in Soil and Water Conservation and award for Climate Resilient Agriculture and Sustainable Carbon Management Practice by Transformance in 2023. Company has received multiple awards from FICCI at the Sustainable Agri Summit for its efforts in soil and water conservation and enhancing farmers’ income through better cotton initiatives, and the bronze rating from EcoVadis, a globally recognized business sustainability ratings platform.


We have been recognised with a suite of awards and accolades. The table below sets forth details of some of the awards we have received in the last three Fiscals:

Fiscal Award Awarding Organization or Authority
Fiscal 2024 Gold Recognition (1st Runner Up) in the Competition on Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence Confederation of Indian Industry
Fiscal 2023 Best Performance in Soil and Water Conservation 3rd Annual ESG Summit and Awards
Sustainable Carbon Management Practice India Sustainability Conclave and Awards
Digital Learning Transformation Award 11th L&D Leadership India Summit and Awards
Corporate Excellence Award Rural Marketing Association of India
Top 30 Great Mid-Size Workplaces Great Place to Work Institute
2nd Position in Sustainable Supply Chain Leadership Supply Chain Competitiveness Awards 2023 by BusinessWorld
Fiscal 2022 Top 10 Seed Companies Industry Outlook
Top 30 Great Mid-Size Workplaces Great Place to Work Institute
Bronze Medal for EcoVadis Rating EcoVadis
Outstanding Sustainable Agriculture Development Program (Soil and Water Resource Conservation and Climate Resilient Agriculture Development) 2nd Sustainable Agri Summit and Awards by FICCI