JSW Energy Secures ‘A’ MSCI ESG Rating, Recognized for Leading Carbon Mitigation and Renewable Investments

JSW Energy Limited has announced a notable achievement, securing an ‘A’ rating for Environment, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) in the latest update from Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI). MSCI, a leading provider of investment research and decision support tools, has recognized JSW Energy for its exemplary ESG practices.

This high rating positions JSW Energy as one of the top-rated companies among its domestic peers in the power generation sector. The rating highlights the company’s leadership in carbon emission mitigation and its proactive approach in the renewable energy sector. As part of its Strategy 2.0, JSW Energy has consistently invested in renewable projects and expanded its portfolio to include sustainable solutions such as green hydrogen, FDRE, and hybrid power.

Sharad Mahendra, Joint Managing Director and CEO of JSW Energy, remarked, “Receiving an ‘A’ rating from MSCI is a testament to our steadfast commitment to environmental stewardship, corporate governance, and human capital development. We are dedicated to fostering a sustainable future through our renewable-led growth strategy and our goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.”

JSW Energy currently boasts a total generation capacity of 16.2 GW, with 7.5 GW operational, 2.3 GW under construction, and a renewable energy pipeline of 6.3 GW, including 2.0 GW of signed Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). The company also holds 4.2 GWh of energy storage capacity through battery energy storage systems and hydro pumped storage projects. JSW Energy aims to expand its generation capacity to 20 GW and its energy storage capacity to 40 GWh by 2030, with a strategic focus on achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.