- Collectively, Hisar and Jajpur units secured two top honours for energy stewardship and sustainable operations
Hisar / Bhubaneswar/ New Delhi, 29 October, 2025: Jindal Stainless, India’s largest stainless steel manufacturer, has once again demonstrated its leadership in sustainability and energy management. The company’s Hisar, Haryana and Jajpur, Odisha plants were recently recognised as ‘Excellent Energy Efficient Units’ at the 26th edition of the Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) National Awards for Excellence in Energy Management 2025, held in Hyderabad. These recognitions are a testament to the company’s commitment to decarbonisation, innovation, and responsible industrial growth.
Jindal Stainless’ Hisar unit stood out for its pioneering initiatives in energy substitution, renewable procurement, and process innovation, contributing to a carbon reduction of 187,341 tonnes of CO₂ in FY25. The recognition was supported by a case study presented by the Hisar Energy & Sustainability team. The Jajpur unit was honoured for its continued leadership in energy conservation, renewable integration, and operational excellence. The key highlights included the progressive use of renewable energy through open access and onsite generation, zero liquid discharge initiatives, and achieving a reduction of 1,30,907 tonnes of CO₂ in FY25. The case study was presented by the Jajpur Energy Management & Sustainability team.
Speaking on this achievement, Managing Director, Jindal Stainless, Mr Abhyuday Jindal, said, “At Jindal Stainless, sustainability is not a checkbox; it’s an integral part of our business ethos. These recognitions reflect our belief that industrial growth and environmental stewardship must go hand in hand. Such honours further strengthen our resolve to raise the bar in energy efficiency and drive our mission of responsible manufacturing forward.”
Organised annually by CII, the National Awards for Excellence in Energy Management is a premier platform recognising organisations that make outstanding contributions to energy conservation and climate action. In 2025, over 140 leading companies from across industries, including metals, cement, automotive, and general manufacturing, participated in the competition. Jindal Stainless’ Hisar and Jajpur units were lauded for their technical depth, process innovations, and measurable impact on emission reduction.
These recognitions build on Jindal Stainless’ strong track record of sustainability leadership. Earlier this year, the company won seven awards at the CII National Energy Efficiency Circle Competition 2025, with both Hisar and Jajpur units securing top honours across multiple categories, including ISO 50001 implementation, innovation, and carbon reduction initiatives.
About Jindal Stainless
India’s leading stainless steel manufacturer, Jindal Stainless, had an annual turnover of INR 40,182 crore (USD 4.75 billion) in FY25 and is ramping up its facilities to reach 4.2 million tonnes of annual melt capacity in FY27. It has 16 stainless steel manufacturing and processing facilities in India and abroad, including in Spain and Indonesia, and a worldwide network in 12 countries, as of March 2025. In India, there are ten sales offices and six service centres, as of March 2025. The company’s product range includes stainless steel slabs, blooms, coils, plates, sheets, precision strips, wire rods, rebars, blade steel, and coin blanks.
Jindal Stainless relies on its integrated operations to enhance its cost competitiveness and operational efficiency. Founded in 1970, Jindal Stainless continues to be inspired by a vision for innovation and enriching lives and is committed to social responsibility.
Jindal Stainless remains focused on a greener and sustainable future. The company manufactures stainless steel using electric arc furnace, a process that significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions and allows for recyclability of scrap without compromising on quality.