New Delhi: REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSE and leading NBFC under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has been honored with the “ESG and Responsible Business Award” at the Net Green Foundation Earth Awards 2026. The award recognizes REC’s excellence in green energy financing and its commitment to inclusive and sustainable development.
Prestigious Award Presented at UNESCO House
The award ceremony took place at the UNESCO House, New Delhi, and was presented by Sardar Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Minister of Industries, Food, Environment and Forest, Government of Delhi, and Dr. Benno Boer, Chief of Natural Sciences at UNESCO.
This accolade marks REC Limited’s fourth ESG-related recognition in 2026, reaffirming its leadership in sustainable finance and responsible business practices.
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REC’s Leadership in Sustainable Finance
REC Limited has been at the forefront of initiatives focused on:
- Green Energy Financing – supporting renewable energy, green hydrogen, battery storage, and more
- ESG Excellence – demonstrating best practices in environmental, social, and governance initiatives
- Inclusive and Sustainable Development – promoting projects that support equitable growth and low-carbon development
The company’s achievements highlight its role in driving India’s transition towards a greener and more sustainable energy future.
About REC Limited
REC Limited is a Maharatna company under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, registered with the RBI as an NBFC, Public Financial Institution, and Infrastructure Financing Company. It finances the entire power infrastructure sector, including generation, transmission, distribution, renewable energy, electric vehicles, battery storage, and new technologies like green hydrogen and green ammonia projects.
Recently, REC has also diversified into non-power infrastructure sectors, including roads, metro rail, airports, IT & communication, social infrastructure, ports, and other industrial projects, strengthening its role as a key driver of India’s sustainable development.
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