JSW Energy, HUL, Godrej lead as BT India's Most Sustainable Manufacturing Companies

The CareEdge-ESG Assessment Framework for the BT Awards uses a rigorous blend of quantitative data and qualitative insight to evaluate corporate sustainability. It assesses companies across 24 categories grouped under three core ESG themes-Environmental, Social, and Governance-with around 10 "Core" categories selected for their sectoral relevance. Scores for Key Indicators (KIs), sourced from Indian and international ESG standards, are calculated using both absolute (binary) and relative (benchmark-based) methods.

Each KI is assigned two types of weight: an activity weight that favors measurable outcomes over mere policy presence, and a materiality weight that reflects its impact within a specific industry. Core Category Scores are normalized and aggregated into Theme Scores, which are then weighted and scaled on a 0-100 range for cross-company comparability. Transition readiness and qualitative performance factors are also integrated, ensuring that final rankings reflect both ESG maturity and real-world sustainability impact.