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Swiggy announces partnership with Sulabh International at the Swiggy Sustainability Summit 2025
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Saturday, 15 March, 2025, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Our Bureau, Bengaluru
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Swiggy, India’s pioneering on-demand convenience platform, on Wednesday announced a partnership with Sulabh International . This can in at sidelines of the inaugural edition of the Swiggy Sustainability Summit 2025.
The partnership with Sulabh International which has established public toilets across cities in India. will enable Swiggy’s delivery partners across key cities including, Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru Chennai, and cities in Delhi NCR. It will allow the Swiggy delivery partners 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 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 its value chain.
Sriharsha Majety, managing director & group chief executive officer, Swiggy, said, “When 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.”
Rohit Kapoor, chief executive officer, Swiggy Food Marketplace, stated , “Our 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.”
Kumar Dilip, president of Sulabh International. “This partnership, rooted in shared values, will allow Swiggy’s delivery executives to access Sulabh’s public toilet facilities free of charge. We commend Swiggy’s 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 cities”
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