Team News Riveting
Ahmedabad, February 7
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), the world’s largest solar power developer and the renewable energy arm of the diversified Adani Group, has received approval for being a member of the GRI South Asia Charter on Sustainability Imperatives1.2.
AGEL had initiated this pursuit in response to a call from GRI by becoming a signatory to the GRI South Asia charter in April 2021. Firming up its commitment, the company has now submitted a declaration with clearly identified UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) where it can make an impact in following years. These SDGs are aligned with AGEL’s sustainability strategy and show its measurable impact.
Organizations that sign up to the GRI Charter agree to uphold three principles:
• Compliance: Adhere to all applicable national and sub-national laws and regulations
wherever they operate.
• Ethics and governance: Act with the highest ethical standards and integrity, taking
decisions and implementing actions in good faith.
• Transparency and disclosure: Make public their performance on economic,
environmental and social dimensions.
“AGEL is committed to ramp up its sustainability performance and build credibility as an effective corporate citizen while strengthening internal data management and reporting systems,” said Vneet S Jaain, MD and CEO, AGEL. “Sustainability is integrated into the business and is evident at each stage of the project cycle. Being a pure play renewable energy company, our business goals are in line with climate change concerns and global efforts to mitigate its impacts. Going beyond the obvious advantages of the green business, we have taken many initiatives to make this a responsible corporate organisation,” he added.
Aditi Haldar, Director of GRI South Asia, said: “The GRI South Asia Charter commits organizations to increase their engagement in support of sustainable development, acting as a catalyst for responsible business practices. I am delighted that AGEL has committed to the aims of the Charter. I would encourage other organizations in India and the wider region to join with us and work together in support of a sustainable future for all.”
