{"id":2448,"date":"2026-03-09T05:49:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T05:49:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stirrup.works\/project-2025\/jsw-energy-cms\/?post_type=sustainability&#038;p=2448"},"modified":"2026-05-28T11:50:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T11:50:35","slug":"climate-change","status":"publish","type":"sustainability","link":"https:\/\/uat.jsw.in\/jsw-energy-cms\/sustainability\/climate-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Climate Change"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"single-sustainability-climate-change.php","class_list":["post-2448","sustainability","type-sustainability","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"banner_title":"Accelerating Net-Zero Future","banner_subtitle":"Climate Change","banner_video":"","banner_image":2588,"banner_image_big":"","banner_image_mob":"","btn_know_more_text":"","btn_know_more_url":"","btn2_know_more_text_":"","btn2_know_more_url":"","sust_table":[{"table_img":"","table_title":"Time Horizons and Risk Likelihoods","table_content":"","table_column":[{"col_text":"Time Horizon"},{"col_text":"Risk Likelihood"},{"col_text":"Description"}],"row_data":[{"row_titile":"2024\u20132027 (Short-term)","row_content":"Moderate","row_content2":"Manageable impacts with potential operational challenges"},{"row_titile":"2027\u20132037 (Medium-term)","row_content":"High","row_content2":"Increased exposure to floods, water stress, and infrastructure vulnerability"},{"row_titile":"2037\u20132052 (Long-term)","row_content":"Low (SSP2-4.5) \/ High (SSP5-8.5)","row_content2":"Varies by scenario; long-term risks may be mitigated under SSP2-4.5"}]},{"table_img":"","table_title":"Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategy","table_content":"<h3 class=\"mt-4\">Physical Risk Assessment<\/h3>\r\nJSW Energy has identified several location-specific physical risks requiring proactive mitigation:","table_column":[{"col_text":"Physical Risks"},{"col_text":"JSW Asset"},{"col_text":"Mitigation Strategy"}],"row_data":[{"row_titile":"<strong>Landslides \u2013 High Risk<\/strong><br>(Short, medium &amp; Long term)","row_content":"<ul class=\"list-unstyled mb-0\">                                                 <li>Karcham Wangtoo Hydropower<\/li>                                                 <li>Baspa Hydropower<\/li>                                                 <li>Kuther Hydropower<\/li>                                             <\/ul>","row_content2":" <ul class=\"mb-0\">                                                 <li>Preparation of methodology\/ SOP for identification of most vulnerable landslide sites<\/li>                                                 <li>Risk mitigation through informed land use<\/li>                                                 <li>Development of Landslide monitoring and Early warning systems (EWS)<\/li>                                                 <li>Site specific landslides\/ slope stabilization works<\/li>                                             <\/ul>"},{"row_titile":"<strong>Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF)<\/strong> \u2013 medium to High risk<br>(Medium &amp; Long term)","row_content":"<ul class=\"list-unstyled mb-0\">                                                 <li>Karcham Wangtoo Hydropower<\/li>                                                 <li>Baspa Hydropower<\/li>                                                 <li>Kuther Hydropower<\/li>                                             <\/ul>","row_content2":"<ul class=\"mb-0\">                                                 <li>Policy Document (For Emergency Response based on GLOF studies Already done.)<\/li>                                                 <li>GLOF events are also a high risk in the long term and require continuous monitoring of the Glacial lakes.<\/li>                                                 <li>Previous monitoring of the GLOF was done in 2020 and as per the Central regulation we have also completed the study again in August, 2025 (through National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee).<\/li>                                                 <li>The formal report is expected to be finalized by mid October-2025.<\/li>                                             <\/ul>"},{"row_titile":"<strong>High Sediment Flow<\/strong> \u2013 medium to High Risk<br>(Long term)","row_content":"<ul class=\"list-unstyled mb-0\">                                                 <li>Karcham Wangtoo Hydropower<\/li>                                                 <li>Baspa Hydropower<\/li>                                                 <li>Kuther Hydropower<\/li><\/ul>","row_content2":"<ul class=\"mb-0\">                                                 <li>High sediment flows already impact the operations seasonally during the monsoons.<\/li>                                                 <li>At present this is duly tackled by releasing water from the Dam\/Barrage on a regular basis in line with operational requirements minimising the affect of sedimentation. (At present as per industry this is the best practice for countering sedimentation).<\/li>                                                 <li>Additional measures in the long term suitable for our operational systems are:                                                     <ul>                                                         <li>Targeted Afforestation and land use management<\/li>                                                         <li>Plantation or vegetation cover near banks<\/li>                                                     <\/ul>                                                 <\/li>                                             <\/ul>"}]},{"table_img":"","table_title":"Climate Related Opportunity","table_content":"","table_column":[{"col_text":"Opportunity"},{"col_text":"Opportunity Type"},{"col_text":"Opportunity Description"}],"row_data":[{"row_titile":"Shift in consumer preferences","row_content":"Energy source","row_content2":"JSW Energy intends to increase its renewable portfolio up to 10GW capacity by FY 2025. This target has been overachieved. Further, we intend to have total 30 GW capacity with 70% renewable capacity by FY 2030."},{"row_titile":"Lower costs of Solar Power generation products","row_content":"Products and Service","row_content2":"In the last 8-9 years the cost of solar panels has reduced by 75%-80% and the technology has improved by leaps & bounds. The combined effect has brought the cost per unit down and very comparable or even lesser than the conventional thermal power costs. These reduced costs serve as an opportunity for JSW Energy to foray into the renewable space at a quick pace."},{"row_titile":"Use of new technologies","row_content":"Energy Source","row_content2":"<ul class=\"mb-0\">                                                 <li>Replacement of coal-based boilers with waste gas-based boiler.<\/li>                                                 <li>Reduction in the consumption of fossil fuel there by reducing the emission of CO<sub>2<\/sub>.<\/li>                                                 <li>Avoiding the usage of coal there by avoiding the cost of raw material.<\/li>                                                 <li>Increased use of waste gases from steel plants to reduce dependency of thermal power plants on fossil fuel.<\/li>                                                 <li>JSW Energy is in advanced stages of commissioning its 3,800 TPA Green Hydrogen Plant.<\/li>                                                 <li>Battery storage and pumped hydro storage projects are under construction. This shall have a positive impact in promoting the decarbonisation of the industry.<\/li>                                             <\/ul>"},{"row_titile":"Raising investments through green bonds","row_content":"Market","row_content2":"<ul class=\"mb-0\">                                                 <li>JSW Hydro Energy has established Green Bond Framework (the \u201cFramework\u201d).<\/li>                                                 <li>The purpose of this Framework is to have a single robust methodology in place for all future Green Bonds, ensuring that for each instrument issued the principles of this Framework apply.<\/li>                                                 <li>Generally, the Framework is aligned with the ICMA Green Bond Principles (\u201cGBP\u201d, 2018) which are a set of voluntary guidelines that recommend transparency and disclosure and promote integrity in the development of the sustainable finance market.<\/li>                                             <\/ul>"},{"row_titile":"Access to new assets (increased diversification of assets)","row_content":"Market","row_content2":"<ul class=\"mb-0\">                                                 <li>Majority of the Capex in during FY 2024-25 has been used for the procurement and construction of the Renewable Energy projects from 3,737 MW in FY 2023-24 to 5,217 MW in FY 2024-25.<\/li>                                                 <li>The RE project CAPEX for 2024-25 is INR 9,066 Crore.<\/li>                                                 <li>Whilst the RE result in clean power without any emissions\/pollution, it also contributes to social improvements through creating local opportunities to improve livelihoods.<\/li>                                             <\/ul>"},{"row_titile":"Recycling","row_content":"Resource Efficiency","row_content2":"100% fly ash recycling and wastewater recycling."}]},{"table_img":"","table_title":"Financial Risks and Opportunities","table_content":"","table_column":[{"col_text":"Risk\/Opportunity"},{"col_text":"Description"}],"row_data":[{"row_titile":"<strong>Risk 1: Flood-Induced Shutdowns of Hydropower Plants<\/strong>","row_content":"<ul class=\"mb-0\">\r\n                                                <li>During peak monsoon, JSW Energy\u2019s hydropower plants generate 25\u201330 million units daily, earning \u20b95.62\u20136.75 crore per day.<\/li>\r\n                                                <li>A 10-day shutdown due to flooding could result in a revenue loss of \u20b956.25\u201367.5 crore.<\/li>\r\n                                                <li>To mitigate this, the company has implemented a comprehensive flood response system, including upstream warning mechanisms, public alert infrastructure, and catchment area plantations.<\/li>\r\n                                                <li>The total annual cost of these preventive measures is \u20b972 lakh, comprising \u20b92 lakh for tree plantations, \u20b910 lakh for system maintenance, and a one-time capital investment of \u20b960 lakh in flood monitoring equipment.<\/li>\r\n                                            <\/ul>","row_content2":""},{"row_titile":"<strong>Risk 2: Escalating Coal Cess and Thermal Efficiency Challenges<\/strong>","row_content":" <ul class=\"mb-0\">\r\n                                                <li>With the government\u2019s push to discourage fossil fuel use, coal cess is expected to rise to \u20b9800\u20131,000 per metric ton by 2030.<\/li>\r\n                                                <li>Given JSW Energy\u2019s coal consumption of 10\u201312 million tonnes, this could translate into an annual financial impact of \u20b9800\u20131,200 crore.<\/li>\r\n                                                <li>To counter this, the company is modifying its thermal boilers to use blast furnace waste gases instead of coal.<\/li>\r\n                                                <li>Each boiler retrofit costs \u20b9150 crore, and with one already completed and another planned, the total mitigation cost stands at \u20b9150 crore.<\/li>\r\n                                                <li>This transition supports both cost reduction and decarbonization goals.<\/li>\r\n                                            <\/ul>","row_content2":""},{"row_titile":"<strong>Opportunity 1: Shift in Consumer Preference<\/strong>","row_content":"<ul class=\"mb-0\">\r\n                                                <li>JSW Energy is harnessing both national and global momentum toward clean energy by executing an ambitious expansion plan under its \"Strategy 3.0.\"<\/li>\r\n                                                <li>The company has scaled its generation capacity from 4,559 MW in FY 2021 to 10,875 MW in FY 2025 and is targeting 30 GW by FY 2030 through investments in wind, solar, hydro, battery energy storage, and pumped storage projects.<\/li>\r\n                                                <li>To support this transformation, JSW Energy has committed \u20b91,30,000 crore in capital expenditure between FY 2026 and FY 2030.<\/li>\r\n                                                <li>This strategic shift is expected to significantly boost financial performance, with projected FY 2030 run-rate EBITDA reaching \u20b923,917\u2013\u20b926,574 crore, 2.7 to 3.0 times its FY 2025 proforma EBITDA of \u20b98,858 crore.<\/li>\r\n                                                <li>By aligning with evolving consumer preferences and government policies, JSW Energy is positioning itself as a leading force in India\u2019s renewable energy landscape.<\/li>\r\n                                            <\/ul>","row_content2":""}]},{"table_img":"","table_title":"Policy Influence","table_content":"At JSW Energy, we aim to act in collaboration with stakeholders and create value for them. We engage with various stakeholders such as industry, government and regulators, customers in the policy advocacy efforts. Across all our operational locations, we follow a well-defined and rigorous process to evaluate and prioritise significant public policy issues.","table_column":[{"col_text":"Issue or topic"},{"col_text":"Corporate Position"},{"col_text":"Description of Position \/ Engagement"}],"row_data":[{"row_titile":"Enhancement and maintenance of power systems","row_content":"Support","row_content2":"We are a member of Northern Region Power Committee (NRPC) and Southern Region Power Committee (SRPC) who are working towards maintenance and improving the performance of grid. We expect our efforts through NRPC and SRPC would help in improving the distribution of power inter-state and inter-region, through maintenance of the power distribution system and to resolve issues related to efficiency and economy of the power system."},{"row_titile":"Enhancing energy transmission and distribution","row_content":"Support","row_content2":"We are a member of Association of Power Producers (APP). Through APP we are working towards bridging the gap between private sector and government of India for efficient transmission and distribution of power to customers."},{"row_titile":"Enhancement and maintenance of power systems (Grid reliability)","row_content":"Support","row_content2":"We are a member of Western Regional Power Committee (WRPC), which plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability and stability of the power grid in the western region of India. Through WRPC, we actively participate in initiatives aimed at improving grid performance, optimising power distribution across states, and addressing operational challenges. Our engagement helps in enhancing coordination among stakeholders, ensuring efficient power flow, and contributing to the overall economy and efficiency of the regional power system."}]}],"table_read_more":"","sec_title":"","sub_title":"","sec_descrp":"","our_value_slider":null,"value_slider_ctc":"","image_sec_sub_title":"","image_sec_heading":"","image_slider":null},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Net Zero India by 2050 | TCFD Disclosures | JSW Energy<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"JSW Energy&#039;s net zero India roadmap with TCFD-aligned disclosures, SSP scenario analysis, physical risk tables and \u20b91,30,000 Cr capex commitment.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta 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