Sustainability Leadership: Anjali Ravi Kumar at Zomato

We recognize Anjali Ravi Kumar, Chief Sustainability Officer at Zomato, on International Women's Day 2025, for spearheading the adoption of sustainability in food-tech. Having a solid foundation of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies, Anjali has played a crucial role in drafting Zomato's vision to adopt sustainable business practices with regard to climate action, reduction of food waste, and well-being of communities.

At her helm, Zomato has taken the extra step to reduce its carbon footprint by encouraging green packaging, sustainable food sourcing, and environmentally friendly logistics. She has been a pioneer in spearheading carbon-neutral initiatives, focusing on carbon footprint offsetting from food delivery services. Anjali has also been a vocal advocate for waste minimization policies, ensuring excess food finds its way to deserving people through Zomato's food donation campaigns.

Beyond the environmental aspect, she has also been a vocal champion of social sustainability, driving efforts that enhance the quality of life for restaurant staff and delivery partners. By campaigns aimed at enhancing fair labor practices, financial access, and health care benefit access, she has expanded Zomato's focus on a more inclusive and responsible food system.

Anjali Ravi Kumar's initiative demonstrates how companies can strike a balance between profitability and sustainability, and how technology-enabled platforms can prove to be a powerful driver in building a greener tomorrow. Her leadership at Zomato is a reflection of the increasing power of women in driving sustainability across sectors.