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Adani Ports has marked World Environment Day with a remarkable sustainability achievement by securing Zero Waste to Landfill certification for 12 key ports. The company has demonstrated impressive environmental commitment by recycling 300 tons of plastic waste and setting an ambitious Net Zero target by 2040. Their efforts have earned them top rankings in global sustainability assessments, including S&P Global and CDP. These initiatives underscore Adani Ports' proactive approach to environmental stewardship and corporate responsibility.

Key Points: Adani Ports Achieves Zero Waste Milestone on World Environment Day

  • 12 ports awarded Zero Waste to Landfill certification
  • Recycled 300 tons of plastic waste in past year
  • Targeting Net Zero emissions by 2040
  • Secured top ranking in global sustainability assessments
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Adani Ports marks World Environment Day with major sustainability milestone

Adani Ports secures Zero Waste to Landfill certification, ranks top in global sustainability assessments and commits to Net Zero by 2040

"Our achievements serve as a powerful reminder of the impact that dedicated corporate action can have on the planet - Adani Ports"

New Delhi, June 5

In a significant stride toward environmental responsibility, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Thursday marked the World Environment Day with a major sustainability achievement, saying 12 of its key ports have been awarded the Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWL) certification.

This milestone reflects APSEZ’s unwavering commitment to sustainable operations and environmental stewardship.

“The initiative underscores APSEZ’s proactive approach to tackling all types of waste and minimizing landfill contributions. Over the past year, the company has successfully recycled, reused, or repurposed nearly 300 tons of plastic waste — equivalent to the weight of approximately 100 elephants,” said the flagship company of the Adani Group.

As part of its broader sustainability roadmap, APSEZ has set an ambitious target to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2040. The company has already commissioned 225 MW of renewable energy capacity, reinforcing its dedication to clean energy and climate action.

In parallel, APSEZ is also committed to implementing nature-based solutions for climate mitigation. The Company has successfully forested 4,240 hectares of mangroves and conserved additional 2,915 hectares that act as carbon sink and safeguard local communities against extreme weather events.

APSEZ’s efforts have not gone unnoticed on the global stage. For the second consecutive year, APSEZ secured the top spot in the Environment dimension in the 2024 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA).

In overall ESG rating, the company ranked among the top 10 global transportation and infrastructure firms, with a score of 68 out of 100 — a three-point improvement from the previous year — placing it in the 97th percentile of its sector.

Further recognition came from CDP, which awarded APSEZ an “A-” rating in both climate change and water security assessments for 2024.

Notably, this marks the company’s first entry into the leadership band for water security.

Sustainalytics also reaffirmed APSEZ’s leadership in the port sector, assigning it the top rank in low carbon transition rating, indicating the alignment of the company’s projected greenhouse gases emissions with the global net zero target.

On overall ESG risk, Sustainalytics has assigned a low-risk rating of 13.7 to APSEZ placing it among the top ten in marine ports sector.

The company’s strong ESG performance has earned it a place in the Nifty 100 ESG Index and a ‘Prime’ status from ISS ESG — a distinction that qualifies its equity and bond instruments for responsible investment portfolios.

In a collaborative push toward industrial decarbonization, the Adani Mundra Cluster — comprising APSEZ Mundra Port, Adani New Industries Ltd., and Ambuja Cements Ltd. — has joined the World Economic Forum’s ‘Transitioning Industrial Clusters’ initiative, aimed at achieving net-zero emissions for the Cluster by 2050.

“As the world observes Environment Day, APSEZ’s achievements serve as a powerful reminder of the impact that dedicated corporate action can have on the planet,” said the company.

The company continues to champion the global call to #BeatPlasticPollution, inviting stakeholders and communities to join in building a cleaner, greener future.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
This is commendable work by Adani Ports! Converting waste to wealth is the need of the hour. 300 tons of plastic recycled is no small achievement. Hope other Indian companies follow this example 🇮🇳🌱
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Priya M.
While the numbers look impressive, I wonder how much of this is greenwashing? Big corporations often announce big projects but implementation at ground level is different. Would love to see third-party verification of these claims.
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Amit S.
Mangrove conservation is crucial for coastal protection! As someone from Gujarat, I've seen how cyclones affect us. More companies should invest in nature-based solutions like this. Kudos for thinking long-term 👏
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Sunita R.
The 'A-' rating from CDP is impressive! India needs more companies to take water security seriously, especially with our growing population. Hope they share their best practices with smaller ports too.
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Vikram J.
Net zero by 2040 is ambitious but achievable if they maintain this momentum. The renewable energy capacity addition is particularly noteworthy. More power to Indian companies leading the sustainability charge! 💪
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Neha P.
As an environmental science student, I'm thrilled to see Indian infrastructure getting global recognition! The S&P ranking shows we can compete with the best. But let's not stop here - the climate crisis demands even more action.
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Karan D.
Good initiative but what about the local communities? Hope they're getting employment opportunities from these

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