Adani Power Limited submitted a media release to the stock exchanges regarding its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance recognition. The company announced it has improved its ESG performance as assessed by NSE Sustainability, achieving a score of 66 for the current period, compared to its FY26 score of 65.
The company continues to rank in the "Aspiring" category and maintains its position as the highest-ranked among all major Indian thermal, mixed fuel, and integrated energy companies. This recognition reflects the company's commitment to ESG principles and focus on sustainable growth with responsible business practices.
NSE Sustainability is identified as a subsidiary of NSE Indices and part of the National Stock Exchange of India Group, operating as a SEBI-registered ESG Rating Provider. The organization annually evaluates 500 listed companies in India to provide independent assessment of ESG credentials and long-term value creation potential.
Adani Power highlighted its specific ESG initiatives including implementation of advanced low emission technologies like Ultra-Supercritical Units to reduce carbon footprint, investments in continuous monitoring and corrective systems, energy efficiency measures, water conservation efforts, and responsible waste disposal during operations.
On social aspects, the company has expanded community development programs focusing on education, healthcare, and skill-building initiatives. Specific programs mentioned include scholarship programs for underprivileged students, health camps, and livelihood enhancement projects.
Regarding governance, Adani Power disclosed that it surpasses regulatory requirements with better-than-required percentages of independent directors in the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Audit Committee, and Risk Management Committee. The company has also adopted stringent supplier and contractor ESG standards.
The release referenced other recent ESG ratings achievements: Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) by S&P Global score of 71/100, FTSE Russel ESG rating of 4.3/5.0, and Care Edge ESG Rating for FY26 of 80/100 (placing the company in 'Leadership' position), which outperforms the industry median by 35%.
The document includes background information about Adani Power as India's largest private thermal power producer with an installed thermal power capacity of 18,290 MW across thirteen power plants in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh, plus a 40 MW solar power plant in Gujarat.