Coal India Limited Achieves Steady ESG Performance with Moderate Rating FY2025

Kolkata – December 9, 2025 – Coal India Limited (CIL), India’s largest coal producer and a Maharatna public sector enterprise, has been assigned an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) rating of 58 by NSE Sustainability Ratings & Analytics Ltd for FY2025. This rating falls under the “Moderate” category, consistent with its ESG score in FY2024.

The ESG assessment evaluates performance across three pillars: Environment, Social, and Governance. CIL scored 54 in Environment and Social categories, while Governance scored 66. Key highlights include a 50% improvement in water intensity and strong governance structures, including a board with adequate independent directors and compliance with regulatory requirements.

However, challenges remain in areas such as high energy intensity, greenhouse gas emissions above industry averages, and underrepresentation of women in the workforce, despite some improvement over the previous year. The company has also been recognized for low lost-time incidents among workers and a higher-than-industry domestic procurement rate.

CIL’s Core ESG Rating, focusing on verified BRSR disclosures, stands at 61, with Environment at 43, Social at 70, and Governance at 73, reflecting solid governance and social management.

The report underscores CIL’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and responsible operations while noting the dynamic nature of ESG ratings, which evolve with disclosure quality, regulatory standards, and industry benchmarks.

NSE Sustainability Ratings & Analytics emphasized that the rating considers publicly disclosed data, and investors are advised to review the information in detail before drawing conclusions.

This ESG assessment demonstrates Coal India Limited’s sustained efforts in managing environmental impact, employee welfare, and corporate governance while contributing to India’s energy needs.