Westlife Foodworld Ltd., the Indian company that owns and operates McDonald’s restaurants in West and South India, has achieved significant milestones in corporate sustainability. The company has scored 59 on the S&P Global ESG Score and 57 on the S&P Global CSA Score, both out of 100, in the prestigious S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). This achievement positions Westlife as the number one company in India and fifth globally in the Restaurants & Leisure Facilities sector.
Westlife’s CSA score of 57 is notably higher than the industry average of 19, demonstrating the company’s exceptional commitment to sustainable business practices. The S&P Global CSA assessment evaluates companies based on their management of material environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks, opportunities, and impacts. Westlife’s strengths in Human Capital Management, Supply Chain Management, and Customer Relations have been particularly noted.
The assessment also praises Westlife’s commitment to transparency, with the company making available 83% of required public disclosures and 84% of additional disclosures. This level of transparency demonstrates the company’s strong governance and dedication to accountability and stakeholder engagement.
On the human capital front, Westlife demonstrates excellence through extensive employee training programs, with 100% of its workforce receiving skill development opportunities and a strong gender diversity ratio of 36% female representation. The company maintains a perfect record on human rights and workplace safety, highlighting its commitment to employee wellbeing.
Westlife’s social initiatives include rigorous food safety and quality practices throughout its supply chain and a Supplier Workplace Accountability program that covers over 95% of its products. The company’s charity initiative, Ronald McDonald House Charities Foundation India (RMHC India), has positively impacted over 4,000 children and their families battling cancer.
Westlife has set an ambitious target of becoming carbon neutral by 2050 and has a comprehensive ESG framework that incorporates resource conservation initiatives, responsible sourcing practices, community development programs, and industry-leading governance protocols to contribute to India’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). The company’s commitment to sustainability is driven by its belief that true business leadership means not only financial performance but also creating sustainable value across the ESG spectrum.