OREANDA-NEWS. POWERGRID a Navratna PSU has released its second Sustainability Report for the period 2009-10 & 2010-11. POWERGRID, embarked upon the journey of sustainability disclosure in 2010, by becoming the first PSU in the Indian Power Sector to come out with a Sustainability Report for FY 2008-09.

The report is based on GRI-G3 guidelines. International Standards like Accountability, UK Standard “AA1000:2008 APS and AA1000:2011 SES” have been followed to make the process more inclusive, focus on material / significant aspects for the company and responsiveness. The first report of the company was internally assured; this time around the reporthas been duly validated externally by an accredited assurance provider M/s TUV Rheinland.

The Sustainability Report deals in measurement & disclosure of information on the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) i.e. economic, environmental and social impacts arising out of daily activities of the corporation. The report aims at sharing various initiatives taken by POWERGRID to highlight its commitment towards a socially responsible corporate entity not only focusing on business but also towards the community and the environment.