Ahmedabad, June 27: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) has received an impressive ESG score of 84.3 from CareEdge ESG Ratings, further solidifying its strong position in the ports and logistics sector.
This score indicates that Adani Ports is in a “leadership” position regarding the management of ESG-related risks, transparent disclosures, robust policies, and superior performance. The score has increased by 3.3 points from the previous rating of 81.
According to the company’s exchange filing, this rating was awarded following CareEdge ESG Ratings’ annual review, which included new disclosures from the integrated annual report for the fiscal year 2025-26.
The company stated that this rating increase reflects continuous improvements in ESG performance and transparency.
The report highlights that the company’s initiatives in the environmental sector, such as reducing emissions, energy, water, and waste intensity, increasing the use of renewable energy, and incorporating environmental aspects throughout the value chain, have significantly enhanced its performance.
In the social domain, efforts to expand safety training, strengthen grievance redressal systems, promote diversity, ensure equal pay, and increase employee participation have also yielded positive results.
The company noted that initiatives like board-level ESG oversight, comprehensive governance training programs, and improved coordination with value chain partners have further strengthened its corporate governance framework.
“This rating confirms that Adani Ports is among the leading companies in the ports and logistics sector in terms of ESG. It reflects our commitment to best practices, transparency, and continuous improvement across all aspects of environment, social, and governance,” the company stated.
Earlier this week, S&P Global Ratings upgraded Adani Ports’ long-term issuer credit rating and senior unsecured notes from “BBB-” to “BBB,” while maintaining a “stable” outlook for the company.
S&P attributed this upgrade to the company’s strong cash flow capacity and its ability to complete significant expansion programs while maintaining a healthy financial position.
Following this upgrade, Adani Ports’ rating has reached parity with India’s sovereign rating.
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