The Business Bytes
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, JANUARY 8, 2025
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) has ascended to new heights in global recognition, being ranked among the Top 10 global transportation and transportation infrastructure companies in the 2024 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). With an impressive score of 68 out of 100, marking a three-point improvement from the previous year, APSEZ now stands proudly in the 97th percentile within its sector, improving from the 96th percentile in 2023.
For the second consecutive year, APSEZ has retained its top position in the Environment dimension, further bolstering its reputation for sustainability excellence. The company also achieved the highest scores in various critical areas within the Social, Governance, and Economic dimensions, including Transparency & Reporting, Materiality, Supply Chain Management, Information Security/Cybersecurity & System Availability, and Customer Relations.
Expressing pride in this achievement, Ashwini Gupta, Whole-Time Director & CEO of APSEZ, said, “We firmly believe responsible business practices drive innovation and long-term success. The latest recognition only reflects our commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility. Our team’s dedication to integrating sustainability across all our operations has been key to this achievement. We remain committed to our Net Zero by 2040 goal.”
APSEZ, a key entity within the globally diversified Adani Group, has transformed from a traditional port company into an Integrated Transport Utility, offering comprehensive solutions from port to customer gates. As India’s largest port developer and operator, APSEZ manages a vast network of ports, strategically positioned along the west and east coasts of the country, contributing 27% to India’s total port volumes. These facilities, combined with integrated logistics capabilities and industrial economic zones, position APSEZ as a significant player in the global supply chain landscape.
Expanding its global footprint, APSEZ is also developing a transhipment port in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and operates significant port facilities in Haifa, Israel, and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. With a vision to become the world’s largest ports and logistics platform within the next decade, APSEZ is poised for further growth, aligning with India’s evolving infrastructure and global supply chain dynamics.
