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Crompton fans greener future with ambitious 2035 goals
MUMBAI: Crompton is turning up the heat on sustainability. India’s leading consumer electricals brand, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd, has unveiled its ambitious 2035 sustainability roadmap, pledging to halve Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions and cut ceiling fan emission intensity by 60 per cent against 2022 levels.
The company has completed detailed carbon assessments across seven major product categories, including fans, pumps, lighting and appliances, and is embedding Design for Sustainability (DfS) principles to ensure future products are environmentally responsible without compromising on performance. Crompton’s Highspeed 48 ceiling fan has already earned the CII Greenpro Certification, and the company aims to replicate ecolabel certifications across all key categories by 2030.
Solar power forms a central part of the strategy. Crompton is expanding its solar portfolio through rooftop installations, solar lighting solutions, and active participation in solar pump tenders. Manufacturing facilities, starting with those having the highest emissions, will increasingly run on renewable energy, contributing to a low-carbon value chain.
To track progress, a centralised ESG dashboard has been deployed across major locations, enabling real-time monitoring of emissions, water and waste. This data-driven approach has allowed Crompton to complete a fully verified ESG audit for FY25. In parallel, a Sustainable supply chain code of conduct will engage key vendors in structured emissions tracking and reduction, extending the climate action beyond internal operations.
MD & CEO Promeet Ghosh said, “Our products impact the environment and are impacted by it. Climate change is shaping consumer behaviour, and we are mindful of our products’ environmental footprint. Sustainability is not just a responsibility but a driver of smarter innovation, product differentiation and consumer affinity. Our mission is clear: to build a resilient, low-carbon business offering sustainable products at affordable prices.”
Crompton’s commitment has already earned global recognition, ranking 4th worldwide in the household durables sector in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024 and inclusion in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025. Domestically, Crompton has won multiple National Energy Consumer Awards and has been lauded as one of India’s Best Managed Companies 2022.
With 85 years of legacy and a track record of innovation in fans, pumps, lighting, and other home appliances, Crompton is setting a new benchmark for consumer durables in India, proving that performance, innovation and environmental responsibility can move forward hand in hand.
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FSS names Anand Krishnamurthi head of global digital delivery
Tech veteran to drive AI-first, cloud-led transformation in payments globally
CHENNAI: Financial Software and Systems (FSS), an AI-first payment infrastructure company, has appointed Anand Krishnamurthi as head of global digital delivery.
In his new role, Anand Krishnamurthi will lead FSS’s global digital delivery capabilities, focusing on AI-first and cloud-led transformation while ensuring predictable, high-quality outcomes for customers worldwide. He will be based in Chennai and report to V. Balasubramanian, CEO of FSS.
Bringing 28 years of experience in technology and digital transformation across banking, capital markets, financial services, and insurance, Anand has held senior leadership positions at Cognizant and NuSummit. He is recognised for scaling multi-geography delivery teams, leading mission-critical platforms, and embedding AI-driven automation in complex, regulated environments.
“What drew me to FSS is its deep payments expertise, strong product DNA, and the scale at which its platforms power real-world financial ecosystems,” said Anand Krishnamurthi. “I aim to strengthen delivery predictability, execution rigor, and engineering quality, building empowered teams that deliver measurable customer outcomes. FSS has a unique opportunity to create real-time, AI-infused payments infrastructure that is resilient, secure, and globally scalable.”
V. Balasubramanian added, “Anand’s track record in leading multi-geography delivery programs and AI-first operating models makes him the ideal leader for FSS as we accelerate our AI-driven digital payments business. His leadership will help us raise the bar for outcomes globally.”
This appointment is part of FSS’s broader push to build an AI-powered, cloud-native delivery organisation capable of meeting the evolving needs of banks, fintechs, and financial institutions worldwide.
