Royal Enfield receives DNV ESG Recognition
Chennai, India – Royal Enfield, the global leader in the mid-size motorcycle segment, renowned for delivering timeless design and craftsmanship with modern engineering, has received DNV’s ESG Recognition for operating certified management systems that support its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives.
(A Division of Eicher Motors Limited), Royal Enfield’s recognition was formally presented at its Oragadam Plant in Chennai. Balamurugan Sambasivam, Area Manager – India & Middle East, DNV, along with Krishnasamy Vetriselvam, Operations Manager - India South & East and Jacob Thadikaran, Sales Manager - India South, handed the certificate to Mahesh Tripathi, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Royal Enfield and Vidhya Srinivasan, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Eicher Motors Limited.
DNV’s ESG Recognition confirms that an organisation operates eligible certified management systems within each of the environmental, social and governance dimensions. For Royal Enfield, this covers quality, environment, health and safety, and energy, giving stakeholders credible evidence of a structured approach to managing ESG-related risks and opportunities.
Customer testimonial
At Royal Enfield, sustainability is integral to how we operate and manufacture, shaping everything from workplace safety and employee well-being to the responsible use of energy and resources. This recognition from DNV reinforces our structured approach to managing ESG risks and creating long-term value. It validates the strength of our systems and processes, demonstrating how health, safety, and operational efficiency are embedded into our way of working rather than treated as standalone compliance priorities. As we continue to expand our global footprint, we remain committed to responsible growth and our promise to ‘Leave Every Place Better’.
Mahesh Tripathi, Chief Operating Officer, Royal Enfield
DNV perspective
“We congratulate Royal Enfield on receiving DNV's ESG Recognition. Certified management systems provide organizations with a structured approach to managing risks, strengthening governance and translating ESG commitments into measurable action. This recognition confirms the systems Royal Enfield has established to support its ESG commitments, and we look forward to supporting the company on its continued journey.”
Balamurugan Sambasivam, Area Manager – India & Middle East, DNV
As expectations from customers, investors, regulators and other stakeholders continue to grow, organizations increasingly require credible ways to demonstrate how they manage ESG-related challenges and opportunities. Certified management systems provide a structured framework for identifying risks, establishing objectives, monitoring performance, and driving continual improvement.
Royal Enfield's ESG Recognition highlights the company's commitment to operating certified management systems that support responsible business practices and long-term value creation. By embedding internationally recognized management system standards into its operations, the organization continues to strengthen its foundation for resilience, operational excellence, and stakeholder confidence.
About DNV ESG Recognition
DNV ESG Recognition confirms that an organization operates certified management systems supporting its ESG commitments. To be eligible, organizations must maintain certified management systems across the Environmental, Social, and Governance dimensions. The recognition provides transparent and credible confirmation of these certifications and can be independently verified through DNV's secure certificate verification tools. ESG Recognition confirms the management systems in place and should not be interpreted as an assessment or verification of overall ESG performance.
About DNV
DNV is one of the world's leading certification bodies, helping organizations manage risks, assure compliance and build sustainable business performance through certification, training and assurance services.
About Royal Enfield
The oldest motorcycle brand in continuous production, Royal Enfield has created beautifully crafted motorcycles since 1901. From its British roots, a manufacturing plant was established in Madras (now Chennai) in 1955, a foothold from which Royal Enfield spearheaded the growth of India’s mid-sized two-wheeler segment. Royal Enfield Motorcycles are engaging, uncomplicated, accessible, and fun to ride; a vehicle for exploration and self‑expression. It’s an approach the brand calls ‘Pure Motorcycling’. Complemented by its allied businesses, Royal Enfield continues to create a holistic ecosystem that strengthens its bond with riders. The Company has 4 manufacturing plants in Tamil Nadu and 7 CKD (Completely knocked down) assembly units across the world.