Adani Power Ltd (APL) has improved its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) score assessed by NSE Sustainability to 66, compared with 65 in FY26.
APL continues to rank higher than other major Indian thermal, mixed-fuel and integrated energy companies, while retaining its position in the “Aspiring” category.
NSE Sustainability conducts annual assessment
NSE Sustainability, a subsidiary of NSE Indices and part of the National Stock Exchange of India Group, is a Securities and Exchange Board of India-registered ESG Rating Provider.
As part of its annual assessment, NSE Sustainability evaluates 500 listed companies in India, providing investors and stakeholders with an independent assessment of their ESG credentials and long-term value creation potential.
ESG performance supports investor confidence
A high ESG score can provide shareholders with greater confidence in a company’s governance and resilience to emerging risks.
It can also indicate stronger positioning to attract long-term investors and create sustainable value over time.
Adani Power scores well across ratings
In other recent assessments, Adani Power achieved a score of 71 out of 100 in the Corporate Sustainability Assessment by S&P Global.
The company also received a score of 4.3 out of 5.0 in the FTSE Russell ESG rating.
CareEdge gives ‘Leadership’ rating
For FY26, CareEdge ESG Rating scored Adani Power at 80 out of 100, placing the company in the “Leadership” category.
The score was 35% higher than the industry median, according to the company.
Focus remains on sustainable value
Adani Power said the independent assessments reinforce its continued commitment to ESG and responsible business practices.
The company said its performance across multiple ESG assessments reflects its focus on governance, resilience and sustainable long-term value creation.