India’s largest stainless-steel manufacturer, Jindal Stainless, has reached a landmark achievement in global sustainability rankings, securing an impressive ESG score of 78 in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) for FY25. This score places the company among the top 5% of steel companies worldwide, ranking fourth in the steel sector and first in stainless steel globally.
The score represents a remarkable jump from 60 in FY24, underlining Jindal Stainless’ rapid transition toward sustainability-focused growth, transparency, and long-term value creation.
Strong ESG Performance Across the Board
The CSA scorecard highlights Jindal Stainless’ excellence across all three ESG dimensions:
- Environmental: 83
- Social: 73
- Governance & Economic: 76
These figures far surpass the global steel industry averages of 37, 35, and 36, respectively. A 97% data availability rate and a perfect 100 in Transparency & Reporting further reinforce the company’s position as one of the most accountable and transparent steel producers globally.
Recognition Beyond Rankings
Jindal Stainless’ sustainability efforts have also been recognized with the prestigious Golden Peacock Award for Sustainability (GPAS) in FY25, making it the sole recipient in the steel sector. This acknowledgment underscores the company’s dedication to integrating responsible practices into every aspect of its operations.
Leadership Speaks: Sustainability as a Core Value
Abhyuday Jindal, Managing Director of Jindal Stainless, said, “Securing a top global position in the DJSI ESG rankings is a proud moment for us. Our improvement over the past year reflects our commitment to responsible growth, grounded in transparency, innovation, and care for our people and planet. Sustainability at Jindal Stainless is embedded in our values, everyday actions, and strengthened by the trust of our communities and stakeholders. This milestone reinforces our resolve to accelerate Vision 2030 ambitions and ensure industrial progress aligns with sustainability.”
Kalyan Bhattacherjee, Chief Sustainability Officer, added, “Our ESG performance reflects the deep integration of sustainability across our operations—from climate strategy and energy efficiency to occupational health and stakeholder engagement. Our initiatives across energy, water, waste management, biodiversity, safety, and ethics have helped us achieve this milestone, setting new benchmarks globally.”
Driving Industrial Progress Through Responsibility
Jindal Stainless’ achievement highlights a shift in the steel sector, where sustainable operations and profitability go hand in hand. With ambitious Vision 2030 goals, the company continues to blend industrial growth with responsible practices, demonstrating that the future of steel lies in transparent, accountable, and environmentally conscious production.
As global stakeholders increasingly demand responsible corporate behavior, Jindal Stainless’ ESG performance and accolades mark it as a model for sustainable industrial leadership, not just in India but worldwide.
