Tata Steel Earns Top CDP Rating for Climate Leadership in Supply Chain

Tata Steel has once again demonstrated its leadership in sustainable supply chain practices, securing the highest rating (‘A’) in the CDP 2024 Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA) — a distinction the company has earned four times over the last six years. This prestigious recognition highlights Tata Steel’s commitment to advancing climate action throughout its extensive value chain.

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Tata Steel has once again demonstrated its leadership in sustainable supply chain practices, securing the highest rating (‘A’) in the CDP 2024 Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA) — a distinction the company has earned four times over the last six years. This prestigious recognition highlights Tata Steel’s commitment to advancing climate action throughout its extensive value chain.

The Supplier Engagement Assessment by CDP evaluates companies on critical climate-related metrics such as governanTata Steelce, target setting, Scope 3 emissions, and value chain engagement, serving as a global benchmark for corporate environmental transparency.

Driving Climate Action Beyond Operations

Tata Steel’s success is deeply rooted in its strategic focus on reducing its Scope 3 emissions — the indirect emissions that occur across the value chain. By fostering alignment with suppliers, partners, and customers, the company is proactively mitigating climate risks and building long-term resilience.

“Ensuring that all partners in the value chain are aligned with our Net Zero journey is vital to our ongoing efforts towards lowering Scope 3 emissions,” said Rajiv Mangal, Vice President – Safety, Health & Sustainability, Tata Steel. “The ‘A’ rating by CDP not only validates our climate change efforts but also motivates us to do more.”

A Green Supply Chain for a Low-Carbon Future

Tata Steel operates a vast and fully integrated supply chain, spanning mining, ports, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution. With growing regulatory pressures such as carbon taxes in export markets, the company is accelerating efforts to decarbonise this network. These include:

• Implementation of energy-efficient ships

• Increased use of coastal shipping and third-party logistics

• Establishment of modern warehousing systems

• Deployment of digital tools for tracking cargo and emissions

“Steel is among the few sectors with hard-to-abate emissions, making value chain involvement essential for impactful change,” noted Peeyush Gupta, Vice President – TQM, Group Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain. “This recognition is a testament to our collective efforts to decarbonise the Indian steel sector.”

Engaging the Ecosystem

Tata Steel actively collaborates with its suppliers through environmental assessments, sustainability screenings, and best practice exchanges. It also works with customers on joint initiatives, shares product life cycle data, and honours partners committed to sustainability. The company’s participation in international alliances like the Sea Cargo Charter underscores its global outlook on environmental stewardship.