Adani Power Secures ESG Leadership Rating With Score Of 80

Adani Power has secured an ESG score of 80.0 from CareEdge Ratings, placing it within the Leadership category despite operating in a carbon-intensive thermal power domain.

The company notably exceeded sector benchmarks, particularly on the environmental parameter, which carries the highest weight in the industry.

The firm achieved an environmental score of 75.6, significantly higher than the sector median of 50.2. This improvement stemmed from reduced emissions intensity, lower auxiliary consumption, and enhanced operational efficiency.

Over 60 per cent of its installed capacity utilises supercritical and ultra-supercritical technologies, enabling superior thermal efficiency and reduced coal usage per unit of output.

Although absolute emissions rose during FY25 due to capacity expansion, emissions intensity declined by nearly 1 per cent year-on-year, remaining below industry averages.

The report noted negligible Scope 2 emissions, supported by captive power generation and rooftop solar integration for operational loads.

The company’s decarbonisation roadmap targets net zero emissions by 2070, aligning with global commitments such as the Paris Agreement.

Near-term strategies focus on efficiency optimisation, while long-term initiatives include the adoption of alternative fuels, energy storage solutions, green hydrogen, and carbon capture technologies.

On the social front, Adani Power scored 81.6, reflecting robust safety measures, workforce welfare, and community outreach.

Its CSR initiatives impacted over 1.23 million beneficiaries across healthcare, education, and livelihood sectors.

Governance remained strong with a score of 85.8, driven by compliance systems and board oversight.

The company currently operates 18.15 GW capacity, with plans to expand to 23.72 GW by 2032 through a $22 billion investment programme.

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