Jindal Steel & Power partners with ResponsibleSteel

The partnership represents a ‘commitment to [JSP's] mission to be a driving force in the socially and environmentally responsible production of net-zero steel, globally’, according to a company press release.

ResponsibleSteel CEO, Annie Heaton commented, “We’re delighted to welcome Jindal Steel & Power to ResponsibleSteel. This is yet another prime example of the growing commitment of Indian steelmakers to building a more sustainable industry. As one of the largest steel-producing countries in the world, India has a critical role to play in driving steel decarbonisation. With JSP, we now have nearly 40% of India’s steelmaking capacity in our membership. We look forward to working closely with JSP as we continue to accelerate the rollout of the ResponsibleSteel International Standard globally.”

As one of the largest steel producers in India with a turnover of more than $7.6 billion, JSP has a significant presence in sectors like mining, power generation, and infrastructure.

Bimlendra Jha, managing director for JSP stated, “By associating with ResponsibleSteel, JSP has reiterated its commitment to a more sustainable future by incorporating environment-friendly initiatives and technologies. JSP has been an ardent advocate and practitioner of sustainable development since its inception and is wholeheartedly committed to improving its sustainability performance. We aim to incorporate sustainability into our businesses by strengthening our economic, social and environmental pillars by mitigating the impact of our operations.”