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We are leading India’s energy transformation with a focus on sustainable growth and energy self-reliance. Guided by our commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, we are ‘Transforming Responsibly for Securing India’s Energy Future.’ Through advanced technologies, strategic collaborations, and responsible practices, we are shaping a greener tomorrow.

Our approach balances growth with sustainability, focusing on carbon reduction, water stewardship, and biodiversity conservation. At the same time, we strive to create a long term positive impact on communities through initiatives in health, education, and livelihoods. With an inclusive and safe workplace, we are empowering our people to contribute to building a sustainable energy ecosystem.

Discover how we are delivering value through innovation, responsibility,
and a deep commitment to ESG

Transforming the Planet
Transforming the Planet

Transforming the Planet

Adopting practices that ensure environmental sustainability for future generations.

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Transforming Communities
Transforming Communities

Transforming Communities

Creating a lasting positive impact, improving quality of life, and driving meaningful progress.

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Transforming the Workplace
Transforming the Workplace

Transforming the Workplace

Fostering environments where people feel empowered, valued, and safe.

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2021
2021

2021

Redefined our sustainability agenda by launching ESG purpose and 10 bold commitments across Planet, Communities, and Workplace
2022
2022

2022

  • Launched Nirogi Rajasthan, a mental health awareness campaign
  • Achieved a Net Positive Water Impact (NPWI) Index of 1.12
  • Certified as Single-Use Plastic Free by Confederation of Indian Industries (CII)
2023
2023

2023

  • Signed a Power Delivery Agreement (PDA) for 25 MW renewable energy to advance clean energy initiatives
  • Reached over 23.5 million students through the E-Kaksha - digital education programme
2024
2024

2024

  • Accelerated carbon reduction to become Net Zero Carbon by 2030
  • Became the first Indian oil and gas company to join United Nations Environmental Programme’s (UNEP) Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0 to manage our methane emissions
2023
2025

2025

  • Cairn earned UNEP’s Gold Standard Pathway under OGMP 2.0 for reporting year 2025, pledging a 30% methane cut in the next 5 years.
  • Planted 790K trees across Rajasthan, Gujarat & Andhra Pradesh for carbon sequestration as part of commitment to plant 2 million trees by 2030.
  • Built 1,170+ rainwater harvesting structures in Barmer, capturing ~2.6M kL annually.
Nesting Dunes

Nesting Dunes - Wings of the Thar

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Ravva CTB

Know Your Fauna - A Glimpse of Thar Ecosystem

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Our Films

Cairn ESG Film 2024

Ravva Biodiversity Film

To learn more, read the latest Sustainability report

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FY-2025
ESG Report Microsite FY-2025