Adani Power Limited (APL), India’s largest private-sector thermal power producer, has further improved its performance on the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) front. The company achieved a score of 66 in the NSE Sustainability assessment, surpassing its score of 65 from the 2025-26 fiscal year. APL continues to outperform other major Indian thermal, mixed-fuel, and integrated energy companies. This achievement reflects the company’s unwavering commitment to ESG principles and its focus on sustainable growth alongside responsible business practices. The company retains its position in the ‘Aspiring’ category.
NSE Sustainability is a subsidiary of NSE Indices and part of the National Stock Exchange of India Group; it provides SEBI-registered ESG ratings. Through its annual ESG assessment, it evaluates 500 listed Indian companies, providing investors and other stakeholders with an independent assessment of a company’s ESG credentials and its potential for long-term value creation. A superior ESG score reinforces shareholder confidence that the company possesses robust governance, is capable of navigating emerging risks, appeals to long-term investors, and is well-positioned to generate sustainable value over time.
Adani Power’s sustained focus on various ESG initiatives and operational excellence aligns with industry best practices. The company has adopted advanced, low-emission technologies—such as ultra-supercritical units—to reduce its carbon footprint. Additionally, it has invested in continuous monitoring and corrective systems. Beyond energy efficiency measures, the company has prioritized water conservation and responsible waste disposal across its operations. On the social front, the company has expanded its community development programs, placing special emphasis on education, healthcare, and skill development. Scholarship programs for underprivileged students, health camps, and livelihood-enhancement projects reflect Adani Power’s commitment to inclusive growth.
Regarding governance, Adani Power outperforms prescribed regulatory requirements. The percentage of independent directors on the Nomination and Remuneration Committee exceeds mandatory compliance norms. Similarly, representation of independent directors on the Audit Committee surpasses statutory guidelines, and the participation of independent directors in the Risk Management Committee structure exceeds the stipulated thresholds. The company has also adopted stringent ESG standards for suppliers and contractors to ensure responsible business practices across the entire value chain. In recent ratings, APL achieved an excellent score of 71/100 in S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) and a score of 4.3/5.0 in the FTSE Russell ESG rating. For the financial year 2026, APL secured a score of 80/100 and a ‘Leadership’ position in the CareEdge ESG rating—35% higher than the industry average. These independent assessments underscore APL’s unwavering commitment to ESG principles.
About Adani Power
Adani Power (APL), part of the Adani portfolio, is India’s largest private thermal power producer. The company has a total installed thermal power capacity of 18,290 MW, spread across 13 power plants located in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh. Additionally, the company operates a 40 MW solar energy plant in Gujarat. Backed by a team of world-class experts across every segment of the power sector, Adani Power is advancing towards realizing its growth potential. Leveraging technology and innovation, the company is working towards making India the number one nation in the power sector and ensuring the availability of quality, affordable electricity for all.