Jindal Steel Ltd
New Delhi [India], February 20: Jindal Steel Limited has recorded a 42-point increase in its Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) score, rising from 30 to 72 out of 100. The Company has been included as a Yearbook Member in the 2026 Sustainability Yearbook for the steel industry, based on its 2025 CSA performance.
Of over 9,200 companies assessed globally, 848 across 59 industries were selected. In steel, 11 of 129 assessed companies were included. The improvement reflects stronger governance, sharper disclosure discipline, enhanced social performance, and robust climate oversight.
Jindal Steel shifted to "Very High" data availability with a 96% public disclosure rate and secured a perfect 100/100 in Transparency & Reporting (industry average: 46).
In FY2025, the Company completed a Double Materiality Assessment, conducted a TNFD-aligned biodiversity risk review, and integrated climate risk into Enterprise Risk Management. Despite operating in a hard-to-abate sector, it scored 99/100 in Environmental Policy & Management and 100/100 in both Climate Governance and TCFD alignment.
Jindal Steel remains committed to net-zero by 2047 and a 30% reduction in CO₂ emission intensity by 2030 (from a 2005 baseline), supported by investments in renewable energy, energy efficiency, circularity, and water stewardship. Select disclosures are independently assured to enhance reporting credibility.
Naveen Ahlawat, President & Head - Sustainability and Decarbonisation, Jindal Steel Limited, said, "This recognition reflects the focused efforts of our teams to strengthen governance, improve disclosure quality and embed accountability across our sustainability framework. We will continue building a low-carbon, safe and resilient steel business anchored in transparent and auditable reporting."
About Jindal Steel
Jindal Steel Limited is one of India's foremost integrated steel producers, renowned for its scale, efficiency, and commitment to excellence. Operating on a robust mine-to-metal model, the Company leverages captive resources, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and a global distribution network to deliver high-performance steel solutions. With an investment footprint exceeding USD 12 billion, Jindal Steel runs state-of-the-art facilities in Angul, Raigarh, and Patratu, and maintains strategic operations across India and Africa. Its diversified and future-ready product portfolio underpins core sectors such as infrastructure, construction, and manufacturing, powering progress through strength and sustainability.
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