In S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment, ReNew Energy Global Plc. received the highest rating of any Indian company in the clean energy sector with 83 points, making it the top-ranked company in the country. The score marks a 102 per cent increase since its FY22 launch and a 14 per cent improvement year over year. This puts ReNew in the 93rd percentile globally as of Oct. 27, putting it in the top 10 per cent of energy companies worldwide. The CSA assesses ESG performance in a number of domains, including cybersecurity, workforce development, corporate governance, and climate strategy. In the highly regarded ESG criteria, this is the first time an Indian clean energy company has scored higher than 80 points. According to ReNew, the accomplishment solidifies its standing as a sustainability leader spearheading the shift to renewable energy in developing nations.

The business reported significant improvements in all three ESG pillars: the environment improved by 6%, governance by 23%, and social by 27%. It claimed that these successes show a calculated move in the direction of overall sustainability. Vaishali Nigam Sinha, co-founder and sustainability chairperson, stated, “This recognition reaffirms the trust that stakeholders and investors have placed in ReNew’s long-term vision.” “Sustainability is essential to how we unlock value, drive efficiency, and grow responsibly at ReNew; it is not a side issue.” She went on to say that the accomplishment shows how mature India’s energy sector is becoming as businesses more closely match economic opportunity with environmental aspiration.

ReNew avoided more than 18.6 million tonnes of carbon emissions in fiscal 2025 by producing more than 22 billion kilowatt-hours of renewable energy. It also maintained carbon neutrality for the fifth year in a row by reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 18.2 per cent from its baseline in FY22. 76 per cent of the company’s electricity came from renewable sources, far exceeding its 2025 goal of 50 per cent. Additionally, ReNew recorded significant water stewardship success, saving more than 540 million litres of water, a 50% improvement over the previous year. By 2030, it wants to be water positive.