Jindal Stainless has attained a leading position in global sustainability, achieving an ESG score of 78 in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Corporate Sustainability Assessment for FY25. This result places Jindal Stainless in the top 5% of steel companies worldwide, securing 4th position in the steel sector and 1st in the stainless steel sector globally. The score represents a significant rise from 60 in FY24.
Sustainability Leadership
Jindal Stainless has achieved a significant milestone, securing an ESG score of 78 in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) for FY25. This accomplishment positions Jindal Stainless among the top 5% of steel companies globally, ranking it fourth in the steel sector and first in the stainless steel sector worldwide. The score reflects a substantial increase from 60 in FY24, highlighting the company’s commitment to sustainability, transparency, and long-term value creation.
Exceptional ESG Performance
The CSA scorecard demonstrates Jindal Stainless’ exceptional performance across all three ESG dimensions, with scores of 83 in Environmental, 73 in Social, and 76 in Governance & Economic areas. These scores exceed the industry averages of 37, 35, and 36, respectively. The company’s data availability rate stands at 97%, and it achieved a perfect score of 100 in Transparency & Reporting, establishing it as one of the most transparent and accountable companies in the global steel sector.
Commitment to Sustainability
Jindal Stainless has consistently demonstrated its commitment to ESG through strategic investments in decarbonisation and sustainability initiatives. In FY25, these efforts resulted in a 14% year-on-year reduction in GHG emissions. These reductions were driven by initiatives like Odisha’s largest captive solar plant, energy-efficiency upgrades, and supply-chain digitisation, in addition to community programs supporting education, healthcare, and skill development near their plants.
Golden Peacock Award
Jindal Stainless has been recognized as the only company in the steel sector to receive the Golden Peacock Award for Sustainability in FY25, underscoring its dedication to strengthening ESG performance and reporting standards.
Jindal Stainless Operations
Jindal Stainless reported an annual turnover of INR 40,182 crore (USD 4.75 billion) in FY25 and is increasing its facilities to reach 4.2 million tonnes of annual melt capacity by FY27. As of March 2025, it has 16 stainless steel manufacturing and processing facilities located in India and abroad, including Spain and Indonesia, and operates a worldwide network in 12 countries.
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