Climate Change Data

Adani Portfolio

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (H1 FY23)

Reporting Period: H1 FY23

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL): Reduced energy intensity by 3%, water intensity by 23%, and emission intensity by 15% compared to FY18. Planted 21.64 lakh trees.
  • Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL): Achieved a Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating of 'Low Risk' with a score of 14.6. Avoided 7.5 Mn ton CO2 emission in H1 FY23. 99.7% less fresh water consumption per unit of generation.
  • Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd (APSEZ): Reduced energy intensity by 47%, water consumption intensity by 64%, and emission intensity by 43% compared to FY15. Mangrove afforestation of 3239 Ha.
  • Adani Transmission Ltd (ATL): Achieved Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWL) for all O&M sites. Attained SUP free for all sites.

Social Achievements

  • Adani Portfolio: Women-led social enterprises touched 3.7 million lives across 2,409 villages. Spent 430 Cr+ on CSR activities.
  • AGEL: Provided 1,671 direct/indirect job opportunities. Employee retention rate of 90%.
  • APSEZ: Community based skill development program enrolled 109,307 people.

Governance Achievements

  • AGEL: Increased percentage of Independent Directors in existing Board Committees. Newly formed Board Committees including Corporate Responsibility Committee.
  • ATL: Improved board strength and independence. Enhanced disclosures through formation of new committees.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • ATL: Achieve 60% GHG emission intensity reduction by FY29.
Medium-term Goals:
  • AGEL: Achieve 100% water neutral and zero waste to landfill operating capacity by FY25.
  • ATL: Achieve 60% renewable energy in power mix by FY27, 70% GHG emission intensity reduction by FY30.
  • APSEZ: Achieve mangrove afforestation target of 5000 Ha by FY25.
Short-term Goals:
  • AEL: Maintain safety performance and continue waste management initiatives.
  • AGEL: Achieve 60% water neutral operating capacity and 50% zero waste to landfill operating capacity by FY23.
  • APSEZ: Achieve targets for renewable energy share, energy intensity reduction, emission intensity reduction, and water consumption intensity reduction by FY25.
  • ATL: Achieve SUP free for all sites by FY22-23, Net Water Neutrality Certification for all O&M sites, and 30% renewable energy in power mix by FY23.

Environmental Challenges

  • AEL: Specific energy and DI water consumption higher due to low production in Q2.
  • AGEL: Meeting ambitious renewable energy targets.
Mitigation Strategies
  • AEL: Installed Bio-gas plant for food waste treatment and wood recycling plant.
  • AGEL: Continued investment in renewable energy capacity. Supply chain engagement program with 93% of critical suppliers.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • SAP Ariba implemented for streamlined transactions.
  • Green Procurement Practices
  • Supplier screening on ESG metrics

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Development of renewable energy projects

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, BRSR, TCFD, UNGC, CDP, DJSI, SBTi, IBBI

Certifications: ISO 14001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7
  • Goal 13
  • Goal 6
  • Goal 12
  • Goal 14
  • Goal 15
  • Goal 17

Initiatives aligned with UN SDGs through various programs in education, health, sustainable livelihood, and community infrastructure development.

Awards & Recognition

  • FIMI –Hindalco –Aditya Birla Award for Sustainable Mining