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At JSW Steel, we treat water as a vital resource and have implemented a comprehensive water stewardship approach. This includes installing rainwater harvesting systems at all major plants to capture monsoon rains for reuse and optimising cooling and process systems to minimize freshwater utilisation.
We expanded nature-based solutions and closed-loop reuse channels to return as much as we take, if not more. Our efforts, backed by real-time monitoring and predictive analytics, have made JSW an industry leader in water stewardship. We also align our practices with UN SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) by embedding Sustainable Development Goal targets into our water strategy.

Targets

We aim to -

39% Decrease

Achieve 39% decrease in specific water consumption to 2.21 m³/tcs by 2030.

Water Neutrality

Achieve water neutrality at coated steel plants by 2030.

We have established a standalone policy dedicated to Water Resource Management , reflecting our commitment to sustainable and responsible water use across all operations.

Key Initiatives

We have implemented several initiatives which has steadily reduced freshwater intensity, with a target of 2.21 m³/t by 2030.

Read more about our unit-wise water management and conservation initiatives and our performance in our Integrated Annual Report.

Water Risk Management

We have built a robust Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework to identify, assess, and manage risks that could impact our strategic objectives. Risks are evaluated by plant-level owners and classified as high, medium, or low based on likelihood and impact. We conduct regular awareness training provided to employees on ESG and sustainability including water efficiency management programs.

Climate Risk Assessment for Water Security Risk Evaluation Parameters

To address climate challenges, we assess physical risks to water availability, including:

  • Rainfall variability
  • Water stress levels
  • Sea level rise

Using India Water Tool 3.0, we identified Vijayanagar, Salem, and Raigarh as high water-stress regions. More details on the analysis can be found in our Climate Action Report.

Probability of Occurrence: District-level climate risk likelihood

Expected Impact: Operational impact based on site resilience.

Collaborative Watershed Management

Partnering with CII Triveni Water Institute, we:

  • Assess current and future water risks
  • Study land-use impacts
  • Develop strategies for river flow and water neutrality
 Proactive Mitigation Measures

To reduce water-related risks, we:

  • Adopt water-efficient technologies
  • Maintain Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems
  • Optimize water usage
  • Explore alternative sources
Scenario Analysis & Future Planning

We model 2030 and 2050 scenarios using IPCC RCP pathways to anticipate:

  • Water shortages
  • Quality degradation
  • Salinity intrusion
  • Heatwave-driven evaporation
 Regulatory & Policy Engagement

In line with National Steel Policy 2017, we commit to:

  • Lower water consumption per tonne of steel
  • Global best practices
  • Zero or near-zero liquid discharge

We actively engage with MoEFCC on evolving regulations.

Product Lifecycle Consideration

Steel does not inherently require water during its use phase. Therefore, no material product-related risks associated with water consumption, inefficient use, or contamination have been identified during this stage of the product lifecycle.

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