REC attributes this success to a series of strategic and foundational steps taken under the guidance of the REC Board of Directors, beginning with the coining of its first-ever ESG Policy three years ago.

Key actions that drove this achievement include:

Strategic Planning and Oversight: Systematically mapping all ESG actionables, benchmarking against best practices and engagement with international forums i.e., Climate Disclosure Project (CDP), S&P CSA, MSCI etc..

Net-Zero Pathway: Working towards development of a detailed action plan and pathway towards Net-Zero for REC.

Operational ESG Excellence : Achieving 100% green power and Zero discharge building for REC Corporate Office, Major Office Fleet conversion to EV  etc. Awarded as GRIHA 5 rated building for REC Corporate Office. Enhanced HR policies and well being measures including mandatory training on Human Rights, Ethics, Health & Safety, Cyber Security, MCA’s NGRBC Principles.

Enhanced Disclosure Standards: Enhanced disclosures  in the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) and publishing of its 2nd  GRI referenced ESG Report for FY 2024-25 .

Strong Leadership and Culture: The Senior Management’s exceptional and continuous support in promoting a deep-rooted ESG culture across the organization.

Shri Jitendra Srivastava, CMD, REC, commented, “This milestone affirms our strategic direction—from the inception of our policies and Net-Zero planning to the enhancement of our disclosures within the GRI framework. This achievement significantly underscores our steadfast dedication to advancing the Government of India’s ambitious Panchamrit goals, demonstrating that responsible business practices are integral to our success.”

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REC’s leadership in ESG has been further strengthened through operational initiatives such as achieving 100 percent green power usage at its corporate office, moving towards a zero-discharge building, transitioning its major office fleet to electric vehicles and enhancing HR, ethics, safety and cybersecurity practices. The company has also improved its disclosure standards through its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report and its GRI-referenced ESG Report for FY 2024-25. CMD Jitendra Srivastava said that this achievement reflects REC’s strategic direction and commitment to advancing the Government of India’s Panchamrit goals, demonstrating that responsible and sustainable business practices are central to the company’s long-term success.

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