ACC Advances One Cement Platform, Sustainability Initiatives and Operational Integration

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ACC Limited, a subsidiary of Ambuja Cements and part of the Adani Group, is advancing its strategic integration, sustainability and operational priorities following shareholder approval of its proposed amalgamation with Ambuja Cements and continued progress across its environmental initiatives. At the NCLT-convened meeting held on 29 September 2026, ACC shareholders approved the proposed amalgamation with Ambuja Cements. The scheme secured the statutory majority and the requisite public-shareholder approval, with more than 95% of votes cast by ACC shareholders and 99% of votes cast by Ambuja Cements shareholders in favour.

The proposed amalgamation is expected to simplify the corporate structure, strengthen coordination across manufacturing and logistics, improve resource allocation and unlock operating synergies. Completion is expected during FY27, subject to the necessary regulatory, statutory and National Company Law Tribunal approvals.

ACC also reported progress in sustainability performance. Its 2025 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment Net Score was revised upward from 72 to 82 in August 2026, while its Gross Score remained at 89 out of 100, placing the company among the leading performers in the global Construction Materials sector.

The company’s blended cement portfolio has received GreenPro certification and recognition under the GRIHA framework, supported by Life Cycle Assessment and Environmental Product Declaration-based assessments. ACC achieved a water-positive status of 5.46 times during Q2 FY27 and continued to maintain Zero Liquid Discharge across all manufacturing facilities, with 100% wastewater treatment and reuse.

ACC’s sustainability agenda covers renewable energy, circular material use, water stewardship, sustainable logistics and product development. The company was recognised as the Most Sustainable Company in Cement under the Sectoral Excellence in Manufacturing category at Business Today’s India’s Most Sustainable Companies 2026. Alongside Ambuja Cements, ACC is among four large-scale building materials companies globally committed to net-zero emissions by 2050, with near-term and net-zero targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.

With a legacy of nearly nine decades, ACC operates 22 cement manufacturing sites and 125 ready-mix concrete plants, supported by a nationwide channel-partner network. Its blended cement portfolio is also included in the GRIHA Product Catalogue. The company continues to strengthen consumer engagement through campaigns such as Adani ACC Gold Water Shield Cement, which featured across cinema, digital and outdoor channels during the monsoon season. The wider ACC and Ambuja Cements campaign covered more than 2,000 cinema screens and reached over 30 million consumers digitally. Through corporate integration, environmental initiatives and product-focused engagement, ACC is working to strengthen operational coordination and support the development of more sustainable building materials solutions in India.

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