Chandigarh, 13th November 2025: Leading content and technology powerhouse Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (‘Z’) has achieved a major milestone in its Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) journey, earning a score of 51 out of 100 in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) 2025. This performance places the Company among the top 5% of media, movies, and entertainment companies worldwide, underscoring its commitment to sustainability, transparency, and responsible business practices.
Strong Governance and Sustainable Growth Drive Results
Over the past year, ‘Z’ has undertaken a comprehensive transformation to enhance its ESG performance across key parameters — from corporate governance and climate responsibility to supply chain management and human capital development.
The Company’s record score reflects its focused initiatives in areas such as:
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Stakeholder engagement and double materiality assessment
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Policy influence and information security management
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Privacy protection and climate governance
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Carbon accounting, energy management, and customer relations
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Training, awareness, and occupational health & safety
These initiatives collectively strengthened ‘Z’s ESG foundation and helped the Company achieve new benchmarks in sustainability and accountability.
Exceptional Percentile Rankings Across Key Metrics
‘Z’s ESG score places it in the 96th percentile globally within its industry segment. The Company achieved 100th percentile in transparency reporting, and scored above the 95th percentile in several critical dimensions including risk management, supply chain management, tax, strategy, water, human rights, human capital management, and customer relations.
In contrast, the overall industry average stood at 22, highlighting Zee’s exceptional performance and leadership in ESG excellence.
Leadership Perspective: Commitment to Sustainable Progress
Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Punit Goenka, Chief Executive Officer, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., said:
“Our consistent and robust progress in ESG performance is a recognition of our commitment to bring about meaningful change on and off the screen. Over the last one year, we have further embedded sustainability into every aspect of our value chain – from strong governance and transparent disclosures to deep stakeholder engagement. This achievement is the result of these concerted efforts, and we aim to build on this progress as we move forward.”
He added,
“At ‘Z’, ESG is a key business imperative that enhances stakeholder trust and drives long-term resilience. Ranking amongst the top 5% globally in the media, movies, and entertainment sector further inspires us to elevate our industry-leading benchmarks and lead by example.”
A Testament to Responsible and Transparent Business Practices
‘Z’s outstanding ESG score is based on its performance in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) — a globally recognized benchmarking tool that evaluates how effectively companies manage ESG risks, opportunities, and impact relative to their peers. The CSA assesses both the quality of disclosures and tangible outcomes on material ESG issues.
During the year, Zee has taken several key steps that contributed to its high score, including:
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Strengthening data privacy and cybersecurity, achieving zero data breaches
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Enhancing carbon accounting on a consolidated basis
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Expanding energy conservation, waste reduction, and recycling efforts
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Integrating sustainability goals into strategic business planning
Continuing the Journey Towards a Sustainable Future
With this milestone, Zee Entertainment reinforces its dedication to embedding ESG into its core business strategy — driving long-term value creation while advancing societal and environmental progress.
The Company remains steadfast in its mission to balance innovation with responsibility, setting new standards for sustainable leadership in the global entertainment landscape.
