Hisar unit receives three recognitions for sustainability and energy transition

Jindal Stainless' Hisar unit received three recognitions — the ET Energy Transition Award, the BW Sustainable World Award and the 4th Prithvi Award.

Sat 10 Oct 2026

CO2 Abated (FY26)

364,295 tonnes of CO2 abated

Scope 1 & 2 Emission Reduction

42% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared with FY 2022-23

Renewable Energy Share

58% of the plant's total power consumption

What was announced

Jindal Stainless said its Hisar unit has received three recognitions for its efforts in energy transition, decarbonisation and sustainable manufacturing. These were the 'Energy Transition Award – Industries' at the Economic Times Energy Transition Awards 2026, held at Hyatt Regency, New Delhi; the BW Sustainable World Award 2026 in the 'Climate Action & Carbon Neutrality Leadership' category at the 9th Sustainable World Conclave in Mumbai; and the 4th Prithvi Awards 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, presented by Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon'ble Minister of State for Law and Justice, Government of India.

The numbers cited

• The Hisar unit abated 364,295 tonnes of CO2 emissions in FY 2025-26 through emission reduction initiatives.
• A 42% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared with FY 2022-23 levels.
• Renewable energy accounted for 58% of the plant's total power consumption during the year.
• At company level, annual turnover was INR 42,955 crore in FY26 and annual melt capacity was 4.2 million tonnes.

What the unit is doing

The recognitions acknowledged initiatives across renewable energy adoption, energy efficiency, decarbonisation, waste heat recovery, circularity, responsible waste management and resource optimisation. The unit's deployment of high-efficiency technologies, green hydrogen, recycled content and Zero Waste to Landfill practices, along with continued process innovation and ESG integration, was described as its integrated approach to sustainable manufacturing.

In the company's words

Unit Head – Hisar, Mr Vijay Bindlish, said the recognitions are a testament to the collective efforts of employees and the continued focus on integrating sustainability into the way the company manufactures. He said the company is investing in renewable energy, energy-efficient technologies, circularity and emerging solutions such as green hydrogen to accelerate its decarbonisation journey, and remains committed to operational excellence while contributing to India's transition towards a low-carbon economy.

About the business

Jindal Stainless had an annual turnover of INR 42,955 crore in FY26 and an annual melt capacity of 4.2 million tonnes. It operates 16 stainless steel manufacturing and processing facilities in India and abroad, including in Spain and Indonesia, and a worldwide network in 12 countries, as of March 2026. In India it has ten sales offices as of March 2026. Founded in 1970, the company makes stainless steel slabs, blooms, coils, plates, sheets, precision strips, wire rods, rebars, blade steel and coin blanks, and uses the electric arc furnace process.

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