admin Amongst the leading conglomerates in India, JSW Group is a $13 billion company. It is an integral part of the O. P. Jindal Group, and has been a part of major projects that have played a key role in India’s growth.
Ranked among India’s top business houses, JSW’s innovative and sustainable ideas cater to the core sectors of Steel, Energy, Cement and Infrastructure. The Group continues to strive for excellence with its strength, differentiated product mix, state-of-the-art technology, excellence in execution and focus on sustainability.
JSW Group Leading Key elements involve – a strong foothold across India, South America, South Africa & Europe; initiatives in core sectors like Steel, Energy, Cement, Infrastructure, Ventures & Sports; a diverse workforce of over 40,000 individuals; The Group has proven to play a significant role in the growth of India.
JSW Sports
JSW Sports established in 2012, the company aims to play a leading role in creating a sporting culture in India by maximizing the potential of Indian sports and athletes.
Sustainability
The JSW Group has always strived to become a leading player in every sector it operates in. The Vision of global recognition for quality and efficiency while nurturing nature and society, and Mission of supporting India’s growth in core economic sectors with speed and innovation, have driven the organization. In other words, the passion for inclusive, social-economic growth while taking care of the environment amply shows the corporate DNA has sustainability embedded in it.
The JSW Group values natural resources, and has always taken extra efforts to minimize environmental footprint. JSW has invested in innovation not only to reduce dependence on high quality iron ore, but also to invest in improving productivity and efficiency, enriching its product portfolio and preparing itself for future opportunities
JSW Steel has established a Board-level Business Responsibility Reporting Committee which reviews the sustainability parameters every quarter, as well as the CSR performance.
All production units of JSW Steel have adopted certified Environment Management System as per ISO 14001. It is the only player in the Indian steel industry to have implemented a wide range of iron and steel making technologies, including Corex, Blast Furnace, DRI and Twin Shell ConArc2. Such a combination has led to optimum resource utilisation. The plant at Toranagalluis the first green-field project in India to use the Corex technology to produce steel. So far, an amount of Rs.162 croreshave been invested towards environmental management.
The scientific efforts of the organisation have ensured the operations at the Toranagallu planthave no adverse effects on the biopersity and wildlife, as confirmed by a Government committee. Further, JSW is in the process of becoming the first integrated iron and steel plant in India to use Corex gas to produce DRI based on the Midrex process, which has a potential to reduce CO2 emissions by as much as 40% when compared to the conventional coal route.
Since its inception, the JSW foundation has taken conscious steps to support and sustain communities located around their plants. With increasing importance placed on sustainable development, they have spearheaded programs that contribute to a stable tomorrow.
The Mid-day Meal program, the Tamanna School for specially-abled children and the Sanjeevani Hospital, have been their way of giving back.
Expanding Global Reach
From its humble beginnings in steel, the JSW Group has expanded its presence across India, South America, South Africa & Europe. Through its CSR projects, it also continues to participate in and initiate activities that assist in improving those areas of India that lack resources. JSW is known to be the “strategic first mover” to venture away from status quo, have the conviction to make fundamental changes and drive operational excellence on its quest to become better everyday
Mr. Prashant Jain
Joint Managing Director & CEO
Mr. Jain is a mechanical engineer with more than two decades of rich experience in the areas of plant maintenance, project management, corporate strategy & development, policy advocacy and cross-border operations. He is a persuasive professional with strong techno-commercial acumen and a proven proficiency in executing key business initiatives and strategies. Some of his notable achievements with the JSW Group include steering the strategic collaboration with JFE, raising over USD 1bn Investment in JSW Steel Ltd and helping JSW Steel in the acquisition of Ispat Industries Ltd (now JSW Steel Dolvi Unit). Prior to being appointed in the current role, he was responsible for developing corporate strategy, forging joint Ventures, M&A, overseeing corporate affairs, information technology and investor relations for JSW Group.
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