New Delhi: Jindal Stainless, India’s largest stainless-steel manufacturer, has achieved a landmark milestone in global sustainability rankings, securing an ESG score of 78 in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) for FY25. This recognition places the company among the top 5% of steel companies globally, ranking 4th in the steel sector and 1st in the stainless steel sector worldwide. The score marks a sharp rise from 60 in FY24, underscoring Jindal Stainless’ accelerated transition toward sustainability-driven growth, transparency, and long-term value creation.
The CSA scorecard highlights Jindal Stainless’ exceptional performance across all three ESG dimensions:
- Environmental: 83
- Social: 73
- Governance & Economic: 76
These figures significantly exceed the global steel industry averages of 37, 35, and 36, respectively. With a 97% data availability rate and a perfect score of 100 in Transparency & Reporting, Jindal Stainless has positioned itself among the most transparent and accountable companies in the global steel sector.
Commenting on the achievement, Abhyuday Jindal, Managing Director, said: “Securing one of the top global positions in the DJSI-modelled ESG rankings is a proud moment for us. Our significant improvement reflects our continuous commitment to responsible growth, grounded in transparency, innovation, and care for our people and planet. This milestone reinforces our resolve to accelerate our Vision 2030 ambitions and continue shaping a future where industrial progress and sustainability advance together.”
Kalyan Bhattacherjee, Chief Sustainability Officer, added: “Our ESG score this year is the result of deep integration of sustainability across our operations, from climate strategy and energy efficiency to occupational health and stakeholder engagement. Honoured and proud to be setting new benchmarks for sustainable material globally.”
Jindal Stainless became the sole recipient of the Golden Peacock Award for Sustainability (GPAS) in FY25, further cementing its leadership in ESG performance and reporting standards. The company has consistently invested in decarbonisation and sustainability initiatives. In FY25 alone, these efforts led to a 14% year-on-year reduction in GHG emissions, driven by:
- Odisha’s largest captive solar plant
- Energy-efficiency upgrades
- Supply-chain digitisation
- Community initiatives in education, healthcare, and skilling around its plants
With its strengthened ESG framework, industry-leading transparency, and sustainability-driven growth, Jindal Stainless continues to set benchmarks for the global steel sector. Its achievements reinforce its role as a pioneer in shaping a future where industrial progress and sustainability advance hand in hand.
