1 Key ESG Story for Sustainability Leaders

In today's press review, we bring you the most significant ESG development from Indian print media. According to Press Monitor's tracking of Indian publications, Adani Energy Solutions has achieved a historic milestone in global ESG rankings. This is a must-read for sustainability professionals and investors.

1. Adani Energy Tops Global ESG Rankings

A front-page report in Free Press Journal says Adani Energy Solutions (AESL), India's largest private transmission and distribution company, has emerged as the highest ESG-scored utility company globally with a score of 90 out of 100, as assessed by S&P Global following its latest Media and Stakeholder Analysis review. The score places the company well above the industry average of 41, with Environmental scoring at 93, Social at 89, and Governance & Economic at 84. AESL chief executive officer Kandarp Patel described the recognition as a proud milestone validating the company's commitment to sustainable growth.

Why it matters: Adani Energy Solutions (AESL), India's largest private transmission and distribution company, has become the highest ESG-scored utility globally, with a score of 90 out of 100 from S&P Global. This leap from 81 to 90, against an industry average of 41, signals a major shift in how Indian energy giants are being evaluated on sustainability and governance.

Key detail: The score includes Environmental at 93, Social at 89, and Governance & Economic at 84. CEO Kandarp Patel called it a proud milestone, validating the company's commitment to sustainable growth. This recognition comes after S&P Global's latest Media and Stakeholder Analysis review.

Source: Front-page reports in Statesman and Free Press Journal (September 2, 2026).

Next step: For ESG professionals, this is a signal to watch how Indian utilities are aligning with global standards. Consider benchmarking your own ESG disclosures against AESL's performance.

Closing: What does this mean for India's energy transition? Share your thoughts. This press review is powered by media monitoring from Press Monitor, delivering the latest news on ESG from across Indian print media.