Jindal Stainless Ranks in Global Top 5% of DJSI ESG Scores; Secures 4th Position in Steel Sector and 1st in Stainless Steel

New Delhi, December 03, 2025: Jindal Stainless, India’s largest stainless-steel manufacturer, has achieved a major milestone in global sustainability rankings with an ESG score of 78 in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Corporate Sustainability Assessment for FY25. The company now ranks among the top 5% of steel manufacturers globally and has secured the 4th position in the steel sector and 1st in the stainless-steel segment in the DJSI-modelled scores as of November FY25. The performance marks a significant rise from its score of 60 in FY24.

The company earned Environmental, Social and Governance scores of 83, 73 and 76 respectively—well above the global steel industry averages of 37, 35 and 36. With a data availability rate of 97% and a perfect 100 in Transparency & Reporting, Jindal Stainless has also positioned itself among the most accountable companies in the global steel sector.

Mr. Abhyuday Jindal, Managing Director, Jindal Stainless, said, “Securing one of the top global positions in the DJSI-modelled ESG rankings is a proud moment for us. Our significant improvement over the past year scores reflects our continuous commitment to responsible growth, grounded in transparency, innovation, and care for our people and planet. Sustainability at Jindal Stainless is not driven by targets alone; it is anchored in our values, embedded in everyday action, and strengthened by the trust of our communities and stakeholders. This milestone further reinforces our resolve to accelerate our Vision 2030 ambitions and continue shaping a future where industrial progress and sustainability advance together.”

Mr. Kalyan Bhattacherjee, Chief Sustainability Officer, Jindal Stainless, said, “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. Our efforts across Energy Efficiency, climate strategy, water & waste management, biodiversity, occupational Health & Safety, Information security, Enterprise Risk Management and business ethics led to us achieving this milestone. Honoured and proud to be setting new benchmarks for sustainable material globally.”

The company was also the only steel-sector recipient of the Golden Peacock Award for Sustainability (GPAS) in FY25, reinforcing its leadership in industry-wide ESG practices. In FY25, Jindal Stainless recorded a 14% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, supported by initiatives such as Odisha’s largest captive solar plant, energy-efficiency upgrades, supply-chain digitisation and community programmes in education, healthcare and skilling near its plant locations.