Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Wednesday announced that it has joined the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) as an Adopter, becoming the first integrated transport utility in India to commit to nature-related corporate reporting under the TNFD framework.
With this move, APSEZ will begin disclosing its nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities in line with TNFD recommendations starting from the financial year 2025–26 (FY26).
“Our adoption of the TNFD framework demonstrates support for nature-related corporate reporting at COP30. We see nature-related issues as a strategic risk management priority,” said Ashwani Gupta, Whole-Time Director and Chief Executive Officer, APSEZ.
The TNFD was established by the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and Global Canopy. It provides a framework to help organisations identify and manage nature-related risks and opportunities, fostering greater accountability and biodiversity protection.
By aligning with TNFD, APSEZ joins a growing network of global port operators committed to science-based reporting for strengthening marine ecosystem management and biodiversity conservation.
APSEZ also said it will enhance its corporate disclosure standards from FY26 to integrate TNFD principles into its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy. The company has already implemented climate risk assessment and disclosure practices based on global frameworks and has undertaken mangrove afforestation on over 4,200 hectares, in addition to conserving another 3,000 hectares of mangrove cover along India’s coastline.
With this step, APSEZ reinforces its leadership in sustainable port operations and environmental stewardship in line with global best practices.