JSW Energy Limited has announced its continued inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series, an index designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The announcement on July 9, 2025, underscores JSW Energy’s commitment to sustainable business practices and responsible corporate governance standards.
FTSE Russell Recognition and ESG Excellence
The FTSE4Good Index Series, created by global index and data provider FTSE Russell, serves as a benchmark for companies demonstrating robust environmental, social and governance practices. The participation of JSW Energy is a reflection of its performance in key evaluation categories, such as activities related to corporate governance, health and safety, anti-corruption, and climate change.
Diverse market participants use the FTSE4Good indexes to develop and evaluate sustainable investment products, including responsible investment funds. Companies included in the FTSE4Good Index Series must meet stringent environmental, social and governance criteria, positioning JSW Energy among India’s leading ESG performers in the power sector.
Strategic Sustainability Targets and Carbon Neutrality Vision
Joint Managing Director and CEO Sharad Mahendra emphasized JSW Energy’s commitment to environmental stewardship, stating that the company’s strong focus on Environmental, Social and Governance practices underpin its continued inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index. The company has set a lofty goal to become carbon neutral by 2050 while increasing its generation capacity to 30 GW and its energy storage capacity to 40 GWh by FY 2030.
This comprehensive sustainability framework aligns with global climate commitments while supporting India’s renewable energy transition goals. JSW Energy’s growing renewable energy portfolio and firm commitment to responsible business practices position the company to drive long-term sustainable value for all stakeholders.
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Diversified Power Generation Portfolio and Market Position
Within the USD 23 billion JSW Group, which has a major presence in the steel, energy, infrastructure, cement, and sports industries, JSW Energy is one of India’s top private sector power producers. With a wide range of assets in power generation and transmission, the company has created a thorough presence throughout the value chains of the power sector.
The power generation capacity of JSW Energy has been gradually increased from 260 MW to 12.8 GW since it started commercial operations in 2000 with its first two 130 MW thermal power facilities in Vijayanagar, Karnataka. The company is presently constructing various power projects totaling 12.5 GW, with a vision to achieve 30 GW total power generation capacity by 2030.
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