POWERCON® Group Publishes ESG & Sustainability Report, Highlighting Progress Towards Net Zero

POWERCON® Group Publishes ESG & Sustainability Report, Highlighting Progress Towards Net Zero

Pune, Jan 12: The POWERCON® Group, a global leader in renewable energy (RE) asset creation and management, has released its ESG & Sustainability Performance Report, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards responsible growth and Net Zero operations. The report highlights strong advancements in carbon reduction, circularity, governance, and renewable asset performance, reflecting POWERCON’s commitment to sustainable and resilient energy solutions.

During the reporting period, POWERCON achieved a reduction of 5.6 lakh tons of CO₂ emissions, driven by enhanced energy efficiency, digital O&M technologies, and optimised operational practices across its sites. The company also reported notable year-on-year gains in energy generation, reflecting stronger asset reliability and improved field performance.

Environmental and Circularity Achievements

• 60% reduction in plastic usage, with near-total elimination of Single-Use Plastics (SUP) across offices, warehouses, and O&M sites

• 85% of total waste diverted from landfills, with 55% of components refurbished rather than replaced

• 70% renewable energy usage across offices and operations

• Strengthened supplier compliance: 65% of suppliers under circularity compliance, 100% adherence to the Supplier Code of Conduct

Social Initiatives
Through its CORE Academy, POWERCON trained over 6,000 renewable energy professionals, contributing to local skill development and supporting India’s clean-energy transition.

Governance and Compliance
The Group maintained zero non-compliances, zero data breaches, and zero human rights violations, underscoring a strong commitment to ethical operations and robust internal controls.

POWERCON’s efforts have been recognised through the ‘EcoEdge’ Certificate of Recognition by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for integrating sustainability into operations and the ‘Bronze’ certification under the Government of India’s ZED (Zero Defect Zero Effect) initiative, signifying zero environmental harm.

Commenting on the report, Mr. Praveen Kakulte, CEO & Founder, POWERCON® Group, said:

“Our journey towards Net Zero goes beyond offsetting emissions. Sustainability is embedded across our operations—from energy efficiency and circularity to ethical supply chains and workforce development. These milestones reflect the collective commitment of our teams and partners to building renewable energy operations that are responsible, resilient, and future-ready.”

POWERCON continues to align its systems with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 26000, ISO 50001, and SA8000, reinforcing its leadership in environmental management and ethical business governance. Looking ahead, the Group aims to expand across major Indian renewable corridors, extend its footprint in Africa and Southeast Asia, and achieve an additional 5% reduction in GHG emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3 by 2030.