New Delhi: NHPC Limited has informed the stock exchanges that Niche Ninety Nine Capability and Certifications (OPC) Private Limited has independently assigned the company an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Rating of 64.
NHPC clarified that it did not engage the agency for the assessment. The ESG rating was prepared independently by the firm using information about NHPC available in the public domain.
NHPC Clarifies ESG Rating Was Independently Assigned
According to the company’s disclosure, the ESG assessment was carried out by Niche Ninety Nine Capability and Certifications without any engagement or appointment by NHPC.
The key details of the assessment are:
- ESG Rating: 64
- Rating agency: Niche Ninety Nine Capability and Certifications (OPC) Private Limited
- Basis of assessment: Information available in the public domain
- NHPC’s engagement: The company did not engage the agency for the assessment.
The disclosure provides investors and other stakeholders with clarification regarding the nature and basis of the ESG rating.
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ESG Rating Available on NSE Website
NHPC stated that the ESG rating is available on the website of the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE).
The disclosure was made by NHPC under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Such regulatory disclosures provide information to investors and stakeholders about material developments and other relevant corporate information.
NHPC’s ESG Assessment and Sustainability Disclosure
The independently assigned rating provides an external assessment of NHPC’s environmental, social and governance parameters based on publicly available information.
The company has clarified that the rating should be viewed in the context of the agency’s independent assessment, as NHPC did not commission the report.
The disclosure formally records the ESG rating for the information of investors, shareholders and other stakeholders.
About NHPC
NHPC Limited is a Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. The company is primarily engaged in the development of hydropower projects and also has a presence in solar and other renewable energy sectors. NHPC is involved in the planning, development, construction and operation of power projects across India.
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