One of the leading business houses in the country, JSW Group has united over 200 forward-thinking companies as the newest member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
Seshagiri Rao, Joint Managing Director, Group CFO, and also a Board of Director of JSW Steel, will be representing JSW Group in WBCSD.
JSW Steel stated in a filing to BSE that Seshagiri Rao will take part in the WBCSD CFO network, which is pushing higher ESG performance within companies, and more successful exposure to capital markets.
The JSW Group is headquartered in India and is a $13 billion multinational amalgamate.
The group plays a vital role in pushing India’s economic growth by JSW’s inventive and sustainable presence in different sectors including infrastructure, venture capital, paints, sports, energy, cement, and steel.
The group aims for excellence by holding on to its strength, and capabilities which include a successful track record of implementing large capital intensive and technically difficult projects, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, differentiated product mix, and a special focus on pursuing sustainable growth.
JSW Group recruits approximately 40,000 people with a diverse workforce across India, the USA, Africa, and Europe. Intending to empower communities over its operations, it has a strong focus on social development.
With its key anchors of innovation, digitalization, and sustainability, JSW is growing across markets.
JSW is accomplishing its strategic growth plan in line with the growing steel demand. It is done with efficient combined operations and a clear vision for the future ahead.
The wide scope of innovation strengthens ESG commitments. JSW regularly creates responsible value with the help of drive to be #BetterEveryday.
JSW has made a sustainability vision, and strategy along with main focus areas which help them guide their way for a sustainable planet.
JSW has ambitious sustainability goals. JSW Steel has set a goal of decreasing its specific CO2 emissions by 42 percent by the fiscal year 2030, lining up its goals with the Sustainable Development Scenario (SDS) of the International Energy Agency (IEA). By 2050, JSW has pledged to be carbon neutral.
Rao declared that with the welfare of the planet, JSW has pledged to harmonize the business operations enabling growth continuously. They are committed to making a Better Today, Stronger Tomorrow. They are delighted to join WBCSD to unite and bring a change for a better world for all.
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