JSW Steel has achieved the highest S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) score in the global steel sector, attaining a score of 88. This achievement places JSW Steel in the 100th percentile within the industry, marking a 7% year-on-year improvement. This underscores the company’s commitment to sustainable value creation and its leading role in environmentally and socially responsible steel production.
Sustainability Milestone
JSW Steel has been recognized for its sustainability efforts, achieving a landmark score in the S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) for 2025. With a CSA score of 88, JSW Steel leads the global steel sector, reflecting its progress in key areas such as climate change and social sustainability. The company is placed in the 100th percentile of the industry.
Commitment to Sustainability
According to Jayant Acharya, Joint Managing Director and CEO of JSW Steel Limited, the company is dedicated to promoting sustainable practices and advancing a socially and environmentally responsible steel industry. The company aims to enhance its performance across critical sustainability issues, evidenced by achieving an industry-leading CSA score.
Driving Responsible Investment
The S&P Global CSA evaluates over 12,000 leading companies, impacting the construction of prestigious ESG indices. By assessing performance across environmental, social, and governance issues, the CSA supports responsible investment decisions and directs capital toward sustainable companies.
About JSW Steel
JSW Steel, part of the US$ 23 billion JSW Group, is a leading integrated steel company in India, with a consolidated crude steel capacity of 35.7 MTPA, including 1.5 MTPA in the US. Domestic crude steel capacity stands at 34.2 MTPA, and the company’s next phase of growth targets a consolidated capacity of 43.4 MTPA.
JSW Steel’s Production Capabilities
The company’s plant in Vijayanagar, Karnataka, has a capacity of 17.5 MTPA, making it the largest single-location steel-producing facility in India. JSW Steel collaborates with JFE Steel of Japan to produce high-value special steel products for various industries, including construction and automotive.
Sustainability Accolades
JSW Steel has received recognition for its sustainability practices, including the World Steel Association’s Steel Sustainability Champion for 7 years (2019-2025). The company maintains a Leadership Rating (A-) in CDP climate change disclosure and CDP Water Disclosure (2023). Its facilities have also been awarded the Deming Prize for TQM. Additionally, JSW Steel ranks among the top global steel companies and is part of the FTSE4Good Index and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices.
Environmental Targets
JSW Steel aims to reduce its CO2 emissions by 42% from steelmaking operations by 2030 and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 for operations under its direct control. Other targets include achieving no net-loss in biodiversity and substantially improving air quality. JSW Steel has committed to powering steel-making operations entirely by renewable energy by 2030.
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