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Adani Cement Becomes First Indian Cement Firm to Adopt TNFD

Formal reporting will begin in FY26 under a UN-backed nature-disclosure standard.

Overview

  • The commitment covers Ambuja Cements and its subsidiaries within the Adani Group, making it the first mover in India’s cement sector.
  • The company says TNFD-aligned disclosures will start from the 2026 financial year as part of its ESG strategy.
  • Operational goals include reaching 30% alternative fuel and raw material usage and 60% green power by FY28, with more than 85% of current products reported as blended green cement.
  • Adani Cement cites measures such as planting over seven million trees, achieving 12x water positivity, and undertaking biodiversity initiatives, alongside SBTi-validated net-zero targets and AFID membership.
  • The firm joins a small group of global cement peers adopting TNFD, following recent TNFD alignments by Adani Ports & SEZ and Indian companies such as Hindustan Zinc, Vedanta, Jindal Stainless and Cipla.