Adani Energy Solutions (AESL) has achieved an ESG Score of 90 out of 100 from S&P Global following its latest Media and Stakeholder Analysis review. The score places AESL at the top of the global utilities sector, compared with an industry average of 41.
Key Overview
- AESL achieved an ESG Score of 90 out of 100 from S&P Global.
- The company ranks highest globally in the Utilities sector.
- Its score increased from 81 to 90 following the latest MSA review.
- AESL’s disclosure-based Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) score increased 17 points year-on-year to 90.
- Environmental score: 93 points.
- Social score: 89 points.
- Governance & Economic score: 84 points.
- AESL has a cumulative transmission network of 29,739 ckm and 1,43,425 MVA transformation capacity.
- Its retail electricity distribution business serves approximately 13 million consumers.
AESL Achieves Highest Global Utilities ESG Score
Adani Energy Solutions (AESL) has achieved the distinction of being the highest ESG-scored company globally in the Utilities sector, according to an assessment by S&P Global following the completion of its latest Media and Stakeholder Analysis (MSA) review.
Following the review, the governance-related assessment that had previously been impacted was corrected, resulting in a significant enhancement of AESL’s ESG standing.
As a result, AESL secured an ESG Score of 90 out of 100, placing it at the top of the global utilities sector against an industry average of 41. Prior to the review, AESL’s score was 81.
The company’s disclosure-based Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) score has also increased by 17 points year-on-year to 90.
AESL Records Strong Environmental and Social Scores
The S&P Global evaluation showed high metrics across all three core evaluation dimensions.
AESL received 93 points for Environmental, 89 points for Social, and 84 points for Governance & Economic.
The primary drivers behind the elevated rating include AESL’s operational performance in product stewardship, climate change mitigation strategy, and human capital management across its grid infrastructure operations.
The latest assessment places the company at the top of the global utilities sector based on its ESG Score.
CEO Highlights Sustainability Commitment
Kandarp Patel, CEO of AESL, said the recognition reflects the company’s commitment to sustainable growth and the integration of sustainability into its decision-making processes.
“Being recognized as the highest ESG-scored utility company globally by S&P Global is a proud milestone for AESL and a strong validation of our commitment to sustainable growth. At AESL, sustainability is integrated into our everyday decision-making processes. This achievement reflects the dedication of our teams across the organization, who continuously work to strengthen our environmental performance, social impact, governance standards, and disclosure practices,” said Kandarp Patel, CEO, AESL.
AESL Operates India’s Largest Private Transmission Network
AESL is the country’s largest private transmission company, with a cumulative transmission network of 29,739 ckm and 1,43,425 MVA transformation capacity.
The company’s grid infrastructure operations contributed to the areas highlighted in the S&P Global evaluation, including its climate change mitigation strategy and human capital management.
AESL also operates a retail electricity distribution business serving approximately 13 million consumers in metropolitan Mumbai and the industrial hub of Mundra SEZ.
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Company Expands Smart Metering Business
Alongside its transmission and electricity distribution operations, AESL is ramping up its smart metering business.
The company is on course to become India’s leading smart metering integrator, adding another area to its expanding energy infrastructure operations.
The company’s latest ESG assessment comes as it continues to strengthen its environmental performance, social impact, governance standards and disclosure practices.
Outlook
AESL’s ESG Score of 90 places it at the top of the global Utilities sector, significantly above the industry average of 41. The company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance & Economic scores stood at 93, 89 and 84, respectively, reflecting its performance across the three core evaluation dimensions assessed by S&P Global.
The increase in AESL’s ESG Score from 81 to 90 followed the correction of the governance-related assessment that had previously impacted the company’s evaluation in S&P Global’s latest Media and Stakeholder Analysis (MSA) review. The correction resulted in a significant enhancement of AESL’s ESG standing and helped place the company at the top of the global utilities sector.
AESL’s disclosure-based Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) score also increased by 17 points year-on-year to 90. The elevated assessment was primarily driven by the company’s operational performance in product stewardship, climate change mitigation strategy, and human capital management across its grid infrastructure operations.
The company continues to expand its operations across electricity transmission, retail electricity distribution and smart metering. AESL has a cumulative transmission network of 29,739 ckm and 1,43,425 MVA transformation capacity, while its retail electricity distribution business serves approximately 13 million consumers in metropolitan Mumbai and the industrial hub of Mundra SEZ. AESL is also ramping up its smart metering business and is on course to become India’s leading smart metering integrator.
FAQs
1. What ESG score did Adani Energy Solutions receive?
AESL received an ESG Score of 90 out of 100 from S&P Global.
2. How does AESL’s ESG score compare with the utilities industry average?
AESL’s score of 90 compares with an industry average of 41, placing the company at the top of the global utilities sector.
3. What were AESL’s Environmental, Social and Governance & Economic scores?
AESL scored 93 points for Environmental, 89 points for Social, and 84 points for Governance & Economic.
4. How large is AESL’s electricity transmission network?
AESL has a cumulative transmission network of 29,739 ckm and 1,43,425 MVA transformation capacity.
Sources: Business Standard, ESG News.earth, NDTV
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