NTPC ESG Score has ascended by two levels, transitioning from a D rating in 2022 to a commendable C rating in 2023 in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Water Security Rating. The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) is one of the prominent ESG rating agencies across globe assessing companies on their environmental performance particularly related to areas of climate change, water security, and deforestation.

This achievement serves as a testament to NTPC's unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices, with a specific emphasis on water management.

NTPC’s key initiatives towards water conservation include:
• Optimization of water consumption through advanced technologies and process reengineering
• Commitment as a signatory to the CEO Water Mandate
• Implementation of robust "Water Policy" and "Rainwater Harvesting Policy"
• Adoption of "Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)" across 19 stations, with investments in community freshwater availability and capacity building
• Deployment of Air-Cooled Condensers, potentially saving 75% of water
• Increasing Cycles of Concentration (CoC) at all stations to reduce freshwater intake.