Ambuja Cements and ACC, key players in the Adani Group’s cement and building materials sector, have achieved a major sustainability milestone. These two companies are now the first in India’s cement industry to have their net-zero targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The SBTi’s Corporate Net-Zero Standard is the only global framework that aligns corporate net-zero goals with climate science.
This validation underscores the companies’ commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices, positioning them as leaders in India’s low-carbon transition. By meeting the SBTi’s rigorous standards, Ambuja and ACC are taking significant steps toward decarbonization, aiming to reduce emissions at the scale and speed necessary to meet the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target.
Vinod Bahety, CEO – Cement Business, Adani Group, commented, “We are incredibly proud of Ambuja Cements’ and ACC’s long tradition of sustainability leadership. The validation of our targets by SBTi highlights our dedication to a future where both growth and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. We are the 9th largest cement manufacturer globally, and after Cemex, Heidelberg, and Holcim, we are one of the few at this scale to have achieved net-zero target validation. Our commitment to decarbonization continues, and this is just one more step toward achieving our vision for a sustainable world.”
The companies have long been pioneers in sustainability, with a focus on cutting emissions through direct decarbonization and neutralizing residual emissions as per SBTi guidelines. Their ongoing initiatives in green power, alternative fuels, energy efficiency, and technological innovation have all contributed to setting ambitious, science-based targets.
Ambuja Cements is also the first global cement manufacturer to join the Alliance for Industry Decarbonization (AFID), led by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and is a member of the World Economic Forum’s Transitioning Industrial Clusters initiative. The synergies within the Adani Group are crucial to this vision, with a commitment to investing USD 100 billion in India’s green energy transition. The Group plans to scale renewable energy capacity from 14.2 GW to 50 GW by 2030 and establish an integrated green hydrogen platform.
As part of its green energy initiatives, Ambuja Cements aims to meet 60% of its power needs through renewable sources by FY28, including 1 GW of solar and wind power and 376 MW from waste heat recovery systems. The company has already achieved 299 MW of solar and 186 MW of WHRS capacity. Green hydrogen is expected to play a central role in their net-zero goals.
Adani Cement, part of the diversified Adani Group, includes the trusted brands Ambuja Cements and ACC Limited. As the world’s 9th largest cement producer, Adani Cement has an installed capacity of over 100 million tonnes per year and accounts for nearly 30% of India’s cement used in housing and infrastructure projects. The company’s product portfolio spans general-purpose grades to specialty cements for challenging applications. Through cutting-edge R&D and a commitment to sustainability, Adani Cement leads in green concrete technologies, such as the ACC ECOMaxX range, designed to reduce the carbon footprint of construction. Their mission is to build a stronger nation through quality, innovation, and reliable construction materials, backed by technical expertise and a customer-centric approach.
