Aditya Birla Management Corporation Pvt Ltd (ABMCPL), the apex management arm of the Aditya Birla Group, has entered into a strategic partnership with Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) to advance energy efficiency initiatives across the group’s extensive manufacturing network. EESL, in a statement on Monday, confirmed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ABMCPL to implement efficiency-enhancing measures.
With more than 130 manufacturing facilities and an annual energy consumption of 17.9 million tonnes of oil equivalent (TOE), the Aditya Birla Group has pledged to achieve Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050. The partnership will focus on accelerating adoption of industrial energy efficiency solutions and clean energy technologies. Key areas of work include technical feasibility assessments, pilot projects, capacity building, and deployment of advanced systems for industrial utilities, waste heat recovery, and automation.
EESL will support Aditya Birla Group in designing energy-saving strategies through diagnostic studies at selected plants and in identifying group-level opportunities for energy reduction. These initiatives will be facilitated with technical expertise from the International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC) and backed by funding from the GEF-6 project under UNEP Technical Assistance. The collaboration underscores the joint commitment of Aditya Birla Group and EESL to cut greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable industrial practices across India’s manufacturing sector.
Aditya Birla Management Corporation Pvt Ltd (ABMCPL) serves as the apex management body of the Aditya Birla Group, one of India’s largest and most diversified business conglomerates. Acting as the strategic nerve center, ABMCPL provides group-wide leadership, governance, and shared services that support the operations of companies spanning metals, cement, financial services, telecom, textiles, carbon black, renewables, and chemicals. It plays a pivotal role in driving long-term growth, sustainability, and innovation across the group’s global footprint while ensuring alignment with its vision, values, and commitment to responsible business practices.
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) is a joint venture of four public sector undertakings under the Ministry of Power—NTPC Limited, Power Finance Corporation, REC Limited, and PowerGrid Corporation of India. Established to implement and scale up energy efficiency projects across the country, EESL plays a central role in driving India’s transition towards sustainable energy use.
The company has pioneered large-scale initiatives in areas such as LED lighting, smart meters, electric mobility, energy-efficient appliances, and building energy management. By leveraging innovative business models that minimize upfront investment for consumers, EESL has helped accelerate the adoption of clean technologies, reduce carbon emissions, and lower energy costs, making it a key enabler of India’s climate and energy efficiency goals.
