India's Fight for Nutritional Security Amid Sustainability Challenges

Facing rising temperatures, increasing population, and changing dietary habits, India grapples with significant nutritional security challenges. The Asia Protein Buyers 100 report by ARE evaluates regional protein buyers' sustainability efforts. Despite progress, Indian companies score low, highlighting urgent need for more responsible sourcing and integrated sustainability strategies.

India's nutritional security is under threat amidst soaring temperatures, a rising population, and changing dietary patterns. Food companies face increased scrutiny from consumers, investors, and regulators over their supply chain disclosures and sustainability practices.

The latest Asia Protein Buyers 100 report by Asia Research & Engagement (ARE) underscores both progress and ongoing challenges. The report evaluates 100 regional protein buyers on 40 sustainability indicators. Despite some improvement, Indian companies still lag behind their Asian counterparts, scoring an average of only 7%.

“Such scores may seem disheartening but they indicate a powerful opportunity for Indian companies to lead in sustainability,” said Rituj Sahu, India Director for Protein Transition at ARE. This urgency calls for comprehensive sustainability strategies from protein buyers to counteract the environmental and social impacts of their supply chains.