Gurugram, April 22: Avery Dennison South Asia, a global leader in materials science and digital identification solutions, has been recognised as one of the Best Organisations for Women 2026 by ET Edge, marking its sixth consecutive year of receiving this distinction. The recognition honours organisations that are actively advancing gender equity through inclusive policies, leadership representation, and workplace practices that enable women to grow and lead.
The award was presented by Dr. Kiran Bedi, former IPS officer to Bhavprita Harshawardhan and Bhawna Luniyal, who accepted the recognition on behalf of Avery Dennison India team. The ceremony brought together leading organisations across sectors, spotlighting those that are setting benchmarks in building inclusive, future-ready workplaces through sustained action and leadership commitment.
The ET Edge Best Organisations for Women recognition is among India’s established benchmarks for workplace equity, evaluating organisations on key parameters such as policy frameworks, leadership diversity, employee experience, and cultural inclusion. Avery Dennison’s six-year presence on this list underscores a consistent and measurable approach to building an inclusive workplace, moving beyond intent to tangible impact.
“At Avery Dennison, our commitment to inclusion is embedded in our policies, our leadership culture, and the way we show up for each other. For us, building a truly equitable organisation is a continuous journey, and this recognition motivates us to raise the bar even further. We are deeply grateful to our employees, our leaders, and every individual who contributes to making this an environment where women can lead, grow, and thrive without limitation,” said Amitabh Sagar, HR Director, South Asia (MG)
“True progress is measured by how effectively organisations translate intent into impact. At Avery Dennison, we have consistently focused on embedding inclusion into the core of our business strategy enabling diverse talent to contribute, lead, and shape the future. This recognition strengthens our commitment to building a resilient, forward-looking organisation driven by equity and innovation,” said Saurabh Agarwal, Vice President and General Manager, South Asia, Avery Dennison.
In India, Avery Dennison continues to strengthen its position as a progressive workplace through focused investments in talent development, mentorship, and inclusive leadership practices. With a growing and diverse workforce, the company remains committed to advancing equity as a core driver of organisational performance and long-term growth.
Avery Dennison Corporation is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. It manufactures Making PossibleTM products and solutions that help advance the industries it serves, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Avery Dennison designs and develops labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive Avery Dennison employs approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Its reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at
