Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) has received an upgraded Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risk rating from Sustainalytics. The company’s risk rating has been improved to 8.5, placing it in the “Negligible” risk category, compared to its previous “Low” risk rating of 11.3.
With this improvement, APSEZ now ranks second in the marine ports subindustry, moving up from its previous sixth rank. Additionally, the company’s ranking in the broader transportation infrastructure industry has surged from 33rd place to 12th. This advancement places Adani Ports in the top 2 percentile of Sustainalytics’ global ESG coverage, compared to its earlier top 5 percentile ranking.
Sustainalytics’ assessment factored in several key ESG parameters, including corporate governance, human capital, occupational health and safety, community relations, emissions, stakeholder governance, and biodiversity. Notably, APSEZ has maintained its top position in Sustainalytics’ low-carbon transition rating, which evaluates companies based on their alignment with global net-zero targets.
This latest ESG rating upgrade highlights APSEZ’s progress in improving sustainability and governance practices, further strengthening its position in the industry.
