New Delhi, June 7 : Adani Group, Indias largest critical infrastructure developer, has released a compendium of its ESG (environmental, social and governance) performance for FY23.

The compendium states how the portfolio of the companies are emerging as the leaders by setting higher standards in ESG across all its businesses.

Adani portfolio of companies are committed to sustainable growth, capitalising on unprecedented opportunities. This growth is being shaped and influenced by the highest standards of responsibility across various aspects of its operations. The complement of outperformance and responsibility has enhanced stakeholder respect, confidence, engagement, valuations, and business sustainability.

The various recognitions by the top global ESG evaluators are the results of the group's commitment to environment, society and governance.

Business-wise key highlights:

Adani Enterprises Ltd. (AEL)

* The group's incubating company focused on establishing diverse new businesses has pledged to grow 100 million trees by 2030 which is the largest 1t.org pledge in India so far and is among the most ambitious corporate pledges globally.

* Adani Solar won the 'Aegis Graham Bell' award in the category for innovation in manufacturing.

* Achieved IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) Platinum certification for data centre facility in Chennai and solar business building in Mundra.

* MIAL (Mumbai International Airport Ltd) won the Best Sustainable Airport award at the ASSOCHAM 14th International Conference and Awards for Civil Aviation, 2023.

* Adani Airports have converted all company-owned vehicles from diesel to electric across all its operational sites.

* 44 per cent reduction in operational emissions in Adani Airports.

Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd (APSEZ)

* The largest port developer and operator in India has been accorded the first position in global rankings for 'Transport and Logistics' sector among the emerging markets by Moody's ESG solution.

* It has been ranked 10 out of 297 companies in 'Global Transportation and Transportation Infra sector' in S&P global corporate sustainability assessment.

* Kattupalli Port and Mormugao Port received the 'Platinum Award' for 'Sustainability' and 'Environment Excellence', respectively, from Apex India Foundation during the Apex India Green Leaf Awards 2022.