Paradeep Phosphates Ltd (PPL) has been named a member of the prestigious S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026. PPL achieved a strong ESG score of 76 out of 100, placing it among the top 2 percentile of the global chemical sector. Notably, PPL is the sole fertilizer company from India to achieve inclusion in the 2026 Yearbook, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and governance across its operations.
Paradeep Phosphates Joins Elite Sustainability Group
Paradeep Phosphates Ltd (PPL), one of India’s major private-sector fertilizer companies, announced on February 24, 2026, that it has been selected as a Sustainability Yearbook Member in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026. This recognition follows an impressive performance in the 2025 Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), where over 9,200 companies were evaluated.
Key Performance Highlights
PPL secured a score of 76 out of 100, demonstrating consistent progress in its commitment to sustainability. This score positions the company:
- Among the top 15% in the Global Chemical Sector.
- Among the top 2 percentile of the global chemical sector overall.
- As the sole fertilizer company from India included in the 2026 edition.
Only 848 companies across 59 industries globally earned a place in this prestigious listing.
Leadership Commentary on ESG Integration
Suresh Krishnan, Managing Director and CEO, stated that the recognition validates the company’s long-term vision of building a responsible and future-ready enterprise. He emphasized that embedding ESG principles is integral to supporting India’s agricultural progress and national development, aiming to create long-term value for farmers and stakeholders.
Rajeev Nambiar, President & Chief Operating Officer, added that sustainability is embedded across PPL’s value chain, focusing on governance, operational efficiencies, responsible sourcing, and manufacturing excellence. This achievement reinforces PPL’s position as a sustainability leader within India’s chemical sector, driven by innovation and thoughtful decision-making.
Commitment to Agricultural and Supply Chain Resilience
PPL’s core mission remains rooted in supporting India’s agricultural growth to enhance food security and rural prosperity. The company is actively engaged in strengthening its supply chain by fostering better engagement with key suppliers. Furthermore, PPL is focused on tangible ESG outcomes, including reducing its carbon footprint, enhancing employee wellbeing, and creating positive community impacts.
About Paradeep Phosphates Limited
Paradeep Phosphates Ltd (PPL) is a leading player in India’s phosphatic fertilizer market, boasting an annual capacity of 3.9 million MT across facilities in Paradeep (Odisha), Goa, Mangalore, and Mahad. PPL produces key products, including DAP, NPK grades, Urea, and SSP, marketed under trusted brands like Jai Kisaan Navratna and Jai Kisaan Mangala.
The company serves over 12 million farmers across 18 states in India, leveraging strong backward integration and a robust logistics network to support its ESG-driven growth strategy.
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