Adani Energy Solutions Ranks World #1 in Utility ESG Score by S&P Global
Adani Energy Solutions (AESL) is now the world's top-ranked utility company for ESG scoring, achieving 90/100 from S&P Global. This score surpasses the industry average of 41. The company excelled in Environmental, Social, and Governance aspects, driven by Product Stewardship, Climate Strategy, and Human Capital Management.
Achieving the number one ESG score globally is a major accomplishment that can significantly enhance the company's reputation, attract investors, and potentially lead to better financing terms.
The announcement highlights a significant achievement for the company, ranking it as the top ESG-scored utility globally, which is a strong positive indicator.
Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) announced on September 1, 2026, that it has achieved the distinction of being the highest ESG-scored company globally in the Utilities sector, according to S&P Global's latest Media and Stakeholder Analysis (MSA) review.
Following a correction in its governance-related assessment, AESL's ESG score has been enhanced to 90 out of 100, positioning it at the top of the global utilities sector, significantly outperforming the industry average of 41. The company's Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) score, based on disclosures, also increased by 17 points year-on-year to 90.
AESL demonstrated strong performance across all three ESG dimensions: Environmental (93), Social (89), and Governance & Economic (84). Key contributing factors include Product Stewardship, Climate Strategy, and Human Capital Management.
Mr. Kandarp Patel, CEO of AESL, stated, "Being recognized as the highest ESG-scored utility company globally by S&P Global is a proud milestone for AESL and a strong validation of our commitment to sustainable growth. At AESL, sustainability is integrated into our everyday decision-making processes." He further highlighted that this achievement reflects the dedication of their teams in strengthening environmental performance, social impact, governance standards, and disclosure practices.
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