Report Identifies ESG Risks Facing India’s Utilities Sector

A new report explains how Indian utility companies can measure their environmental, social and governance performance.

Utilities provide important services such as electricity, water and waste management.

The report says that losing electricity during transmission and distribution is a major risk.

Using too much water in areas that already lack water is another concern.

Working in ecologically sensitive places can also harm nature.

The framework looks at issues such as emissions, employee safety, customer impact and ethical behavior.

It also identifies opportunities, including sustainable sourcing and recycling-related responsibilities.

The goal is to help companies, investors and regulators compare performance and make better decisions.