28 October 2025
ReNew
Gurugram, India, October 28, 2025: ReNew Energy
Global Plc (“ReNew”) (NASDAQ: RNW), India’s leading provider of decarbonization
solutions, has achieved a score of 83 in the S&P
Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment—the
highest ever for an India-based
energy company. Ranked among the top 10% of energy companies worldwide, ReNew is
placed in the 93rd percentile globally (as of October 27, 2025, 54% of 239
companies assessed). The assessment is a globally recognized benchmark for
evaluating environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, covering
areas such as climate strategy, workforce development, corporate governance,
ethics, cybersecurity and transparency.
This recognition reiterates ReNew’s leadership as a global
sustainability pioneer, driving the energy transition and shaping the future of
clean energy across emerging markets. It also marks the first time an India-based
energy company has crossed the 80-point threshold in one of the world’s most
respected ESG benchmarks. The score reflects a ~14% improvement over last year
and a 102% increase since ReNew’s FY22 debut. ReNew has demonstrated remarkable
progress in its ESG performance, with significant improvements in Social (~27%)
and Governance
(~23%) pillars, alongside a notable 6% increase
in the Environment
category. These gains highlight ReNew’s strategic focus on driving impact
across all dimensions of sustainability.
Speaking on the achievement, Vaishali Nigam Sinha, Co-Founder and
Chairperson – Sustainability, ReNew, said, "This
recognition reinforces the trust that investors and stakeholders have placed in
ReNew’s long-term vision. It is a testament
to the growing maturity of sustainability practices within India’s energy
sector where
companies are increasingly aligning environmental ambition with economic
opportunity. At ReNew, sustainability is not peripheral, it is central to how
we unlock value, drive efficiency and grow responsibly. As the industry
continues to evolve, we remain committed to setting benchmarks that reflect
transparency, inclusion, and long-term impact."
In FY25, ReNew generated over 22 billion kWh of clean energy, avoiding
more than 18.6 million tonnes of carbon emissions. It achieved an 18.2%
reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from its FY22 baseline, exceeding its
annual target and maintained carbon neutrality for the fifth consecutive year,
sourcing 76% of its electricity from renewables, well ahead of its 2025 target
of 50%.
ReNew also made strides in water stewardship, saving over 540 million litres,
a 50% increase from last year and progressed toward its goal of becoming
water-positive by 2030. On diversity and inclusion, the company reached a 16%
gender diversity rate, with women holding 40% of board positions, 12% of STEM
roles, and 17% of management positions. Its social impact initiatives have
positively touched over 1.7 million lives.
About
ReNew
ReNew is a leading decarbonization solutions company
listed on Nasdaq (Nasdaq: RNW, RNWWW). ReNew’s clean energy portfolio of ~18.2
GW (+1.1 GW BESS) on a gross basis as of August 13, 2025, is one of the largest
globally. In addition to being a major independent power producer
in India, we provide end-to-end solutions in a just and inclusive manner
in the areas of clean energy, value-added energy offerings through
digitalization, storage, and carbon markets that are increasingly integral to
addressing climate change. In addition, ReNew has 6.4 GW of solar module and
2.5 GW of Solar Cell manufacturing capacity with the plans of expanding solar
cells manufacturing by 4GW in 2026.For more
information, visit www.renew.com and follow us on LinkedIn,
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