Adani Cement, which includes Ambuja Cements Limited and its group companies, has become the first cement manufacturer in India to adopt the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) recommendations. With this move, the company joins a select group of only seven global cement leaders taking decisive steps toward nature-positive and ecologically responsible growth.
As part of the diversified Adani Portfolio and ranked among the top ten building materials companies worldwide, the adoption of the TNFD guidelines marks a turning point in Adani Cement’s sustainability journey. The framework will help the company systematically identify, evaluate, and manage nature-related risks and opportunities while reinforcing its commitment to transparent, responsible, and future-ready manufacturing.
With Ambuja Cements and ACC under its umbrella, Adani Cement continues to integrate environmental responsibility into its long-term business strategy, raising the benchmark for sustainability in India’s cement sector.
Sharing his views on the development, Vinod Bahety, CEO – Cement Business, Adani Group, said,
“Adopting the TNFD framework is a defining milestone in our pursuit of nature-positive growth and climate leadership. As the first in our industry to commit to TNFD-aligned disclosures, we reaffirm that responsible business practices form the base of sustainable success. This builds on our efforts in decarbonisation, including the world’s first commercial installation of Coolbrook’s RotoDynamic Heater™ (RDH™). We are pushing ahead toward Net Zero, strengthening biodiversity, and increasing resilience across our value chain. Backed by the Adani Group’s integrated ecosystem, our emphasis on innovation, digitalisation, and renewable energy will help us create long-term value for all stakeholders while contributing to India’s sustainable development goals.”
The TNFD initiative was founded by UNEP FI, UNDP, WWF, and Global Canopy. It provides global guidance to help companies factor nature-related issues into strategic, financial, and operational planning.
Adani Cement will begin reporting in line with TNFD recommendations from FY26, expanding its disclosure framework and improving environmental transparency. The company already follows strong climate-risk assessment protocols aligned with global standards and has instituted robust ESG practices across its operations. These include planting over 7 million trees, achieving 12 times water positivity, and implementing biodiversity protection programmes around its sites.
Ambuja Cements and ACC currently offer a broad range of GRIHA-listed low-carbon cement and concrete solutions, with more than 85 percent of their product portfolio consisting of blended green cement. Their advanced materials help reduce emissions in construction, supporting India’s push toward sustainable infrastructure. Adani Cement has also outlined targets of 30 percent alternative fuel and raw material (AFR) use and 60 percent green power share by FY28, closely aligning with TNFD principles around resource stewardship and nature conservation.
The TNFD adoption is a major step for the Indian cement industry, which plays a fundamental role in national infrastructure development. Adani Cement’s early move sets a strong example for the sector, encouraging companies to integrate biodiversity, ecological resilience, and climate considerations into their core operations. The company’s wider sustainability track record includes being one of only four large cement companies worldwide with SBTi-validated net-zero commitments and becoming the first cement manufacturer globally to join the Alliance for Industry Decarbonisation (AFID) under IRENA.