UltraTech tops 2023 sustainability rankings as no. 1 cement firm

27 Jun 2023 CW Team

Ultratech Cement, which is India's largest cement and ready mix concrete company, has achieved the top position in Sustainability within the Infrastructure and Engineering sector. This recognition was given by Sustain Labs Paris and BW Businessworld's India's Most Sustainable Companies list for the 2022-2023 period.

An improvement in Ultratech's overall ranking in the India's Most Sustainable Companies list has been observed. Previously ranked 15th in 2021-22, the company has now advanced two positions to the 13th rank in 2022-23. This progress reflects the notable advancements made by Ultratech in its key areas of sustainability focus, including decarbonisation, circular economy, energy transition, water conservation, and biodiversity management. Additionally, Ultratech has been actively engaged in community development initiatives.

The rankings were announced during an awards ceremony that took place in New Delhi on June 20th, 2023. Sustain Labs Paris conducted extensive research to evaluate the sustainability performance of India's 500 largest companies by revenue for the fiscal year 2023, using the SLP Sustainability Cube framework. Based on this research and the discussions of a respected jury, 200 companies were chosen as India's Most Sustainable Companies for the period of 2022-23.

Also read:
Shree Cement plans Rs 60 billion investment for capacity boost
Crisil: Cement prices may decrease 1-3% despite strong demand

Infrastructure Transport

08 Feb 2026

Second Mountain Tunnel Breakthrough in Palghar Advances High Speed Rail

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad high speed rail (MAHSR) project reached a milestone with the breakthrough of a mountain tunnel in Palghar, Maharashtra. Mountain tunnel MT-six measures 454 metres long and 14.4 metres wide and will accommodate up and down tracks. The breakthrough follows MT-five near Saphale on second January 2026 and the MT-six excavation was completed from both ends using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method. The ministry reported that the tunnelling was completed within 12 months. The New Austrian Tunnelling Method is favoured for its flexibility in complex geology and irregular tunnel s..

Modi Government Pushes Atmanirbhar Container Drive With BCSL MoU

The Union Government advanced a plan to create an integrated, domestically anchored container ecosystem with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to establish the Bharat Container Shipping Line (BCSL). The MoU was signed by key agencies including the Shipping Corporation of India and Container Corporation of India alongside major port authorities and Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, in the presence of senior ministers. The initiative aligns with the Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme announced in the Union Budget 2026–2..

Lucknow Metro East-West Corridor Consultancy Contract Awarded

The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation has awarded the first construction-related consultancy contract for the Lucknow Metro East West Corridor to a joint venture of AYESA Ingenieria Arquitectura SAU and AYESA India Pvt Ltd. The firm was declared the lowest bidder for the Detailed Design Consultant contract for Lucknow Metro Line-2 under Phase 1B and the contract was recommended following the financial bid. The contract is valued at Rs 159.0 million (mn), covering design services for the corridor. Lucknow Metro Line-2 envisages the construction of an 11.165 kilometre corridor connecting Cha..