Ahmedabad, Sept. 7 -- Adani Power Ltd, India's largest private sector thermal power generator, said its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) score rose to 66 from 65 in FY26, according to an assessment by NSE Sustainability. The company continues to rank ahead of other major Indian thermal, mixed-fuel and integrated energy companies, while remaining in the "Aspiring" category.
NSE Sustainability, a subsidiary of NSE Indices and part of the National Stock Exchange of India Group, is a SEBI-registered ESG Rating Provider. Its annual assessment covers 500 listed companies, providing an independent evaluation of their ESG performance and long-term value creation potential.
Adani Power has adopted low-emission technologies, including ultra-supercritical units, while focusing on energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management and emissions monitoring.
Its social initiatives cover education, healthcare and skill development through scholarships, health camps and livelihood programmes. On governance, the company said it exceeds regulatory requirements for independent director representation on the Nomination and Remuneration, Audit and Risk Management committees. It has also introduced ESG standards for suppliers and contractors.
In other ratings, Adani Power scored 71/100 in S&P Global's Corporate Sustainability Assessment and 4.3/5 in FTSE Russell's ESG rating. CareEdge gave it 80/100 for FY26, placing it in the "Leadership" category and 35 per cent above the industry median.
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