Medium Risk

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited

POWERGRID primarily operates in Inter-state and Intra-state transmission of power in the country

CIN: L40101DL1989GOI038121 FY: - Revenue: ₹45,792.3 Cr
5.3
ESG Risk
Score /10
Compliance RiskEpr ExposureGhg Intensity

Risk Breakdown

GHG Intensity
5.0
Water Intensity
5.0
Waste Intensity
1.0
EPR Exposure
6.5
Compliance Risk
10.0
HR Risk
3.0
Governance Risk
5.0

Financial Exposure

Est. Compliance Cost₹73–275 crore
EPR ApplicableUnknown
Scope 1 Emissions— tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions— tCO2e
Water Withdrawal— m³
Waste Generated9,333.0 T

Governance

Anti-Corruption PolicyYes
Conflict of Interest PolicyUnknown
BRSR AssurancePartial
Assurance ProviderTUV SUD South Asia Pvt. Ltd

Double Materiality

Financial Materiality5.3
Impact Materiality4.6
QuadrantFinancially Material

Supply Chain

MSME Sourcing0.7%
Lifecycle AssessmentNo
Product ReclaimYes

Material Risks

e-waste

ESG Targets & Commitments

TopicTarget / MetricStatus
Human Rights in Supply Chain HR clauses in all contracts Commitment

AI Risk Summary

POWERGRID faces critical compliance exposure with a 10.0/10 compliance risk score and estimated remediation costs of ₹73–275 crore, primarily driven by incomplete BRSR disclosures (missing Scope 1/2 emissions data and EPR applicability clarity) that risk SEBI enforcement action and potential delisting under the Core Expansion framework. The company's ₹45,792 crore revenue base makes non-compliance financially material—unclear EPR liability exposure (6.5/10 risk) could trigger unexpected extended producer responsibility obligations in the power transmission sector. While current GHG and water intensity risks remain moderate at 5.0/10, the absence of reported emissions data itself signals governance gaps that regulators are actively scrutinizing; full disclosure under India's carbon credit trading scheme (₹600–900/tonne CO2e) could reveal material Scope 2 liabilities from grid operations. Immediate BRSR audit and emissions baseline establishment are operationally urgent to mitigate regulatory penalties and maintain listing status.

Source: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited BRSR Filing, FY -. Derived from the company's own public disclosures. Not investment advice or a regulatory determination.

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