As water stress and climate variability intensify across India, Godrej Enterprises Group is scaling community-led water conservation initiatives to strengthen local water security across multiple states. Anchored in the company’s Good & Green philosophy, these efforts focus on restoring natural water systems, improving groundwater recharge and promoting sustainable water use across rural and urban landscapes.

Godrej’s integrated water stewardship initiatives span water body restoration, wastewater treatment, urban water regeneration and sustainable agriculture practices, working closely with local communities and institutions. To date, the company has supported the restoration of 10 water bodies, planted 1,00,000 trees under the afforestation project and partnered with more than 1,000 farmers to adopt water-efficient land-use practices. Collectively, these interventions help conserve over 300 million litres of water annually, treat nearly 1 lakh litres of wastewater every day, and deliver measurable improvements in groundwater levels in select regions.

Commenting on the initiatives, Ashwini Deodeshmukh, Head – CSR and Sustainability Reporting, Godrej Enterprises Group, said, “Our approach to water stewardship is grounded in the belief that long-term water resilience must be built locally. By restoring water bodies, improving recharge and working closely with communities, we aim to create solutions that are both environmentally durable and socially relevant. These efforts go beyond addressing immediate water needs, they are about building ecosystems that can withstand climate variability and continue to support livelihoods over time.”

Strengthening Local Water Security in Mohali, Punjab

In Chunni Kalan village, Mohali, Godrej Enterprises Group has rejuvenated a 4-acre community pond, improving local water availability and resilience. The project involved desilting, embankment strengthening, and sedimentation and filtration systems, increasing the pond’s water-holding capacity to 336 lakh litres. The pond now supports over 400 households and provides irrigation for more than 100 acres of farmland, contributing to improved agricultural productivity and livelihoods.

Expanding Urban Water Solutions in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

In Chennai, where the city faces both acute water shortages and recurring flooding, Godrej Enterprises Group has supported the restoration of key urban water bodies to help manage seasonal water disputes. The restoration has also improved one of the city’s most flood-prone areas, improving local water storage, reducing flood risk, and strengthening groundwater recharge. Beyond water management, these restored lakes and ponds also support local biodiversity, providing habitats for birds and other freshwater species, while helping communities better cope with rising temperatures and longer heat periods.

With water availability increasingly shaped by seasonal variability, Godrej Enterprises Group’s on-ground efforts are focused on strengthening natural and built water infrastructure. These interventions are designed to improve water retention, reduce vulnerability to extremes, and build long-term water assets that continue to benefit communities and local economies.