Tata Steel Reinforces Commitment to Sustainability and Human Rights

Bhubaneswar, July 7, 2025: Tata Steel is reshaping its business practices with a strong focus on human rights and sustainability, underpinned by ethical principles that aim to build a more dignified future. The company’s comprehensive sustainability strategy is crafted through stakeholder consultations, addressing key social and environmental priorities.

Tata Steel is pursuing a multi-faceted approach to decarbonize operations, including the establishment of a low-emission steelmaking plant in Ludhiana and efforts to decarbonize blast furnace operations. The Industrial By-Products Management Division and Steel Recycling Business optimize scrap usage and generate value from by-products, contributing to effective waste management.

Similarly, the 4R framework—Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Replenish—guides Tata Steel in minimizing freshwater consumption and enhancing groundwater replenishment through rainwater harvesting. The company adopts innovative technologies for waste heat recovery and renewable energy, enhancing operational energy efficiency. Tata Steel’s biodiversity policy includes site-specific Biodiversity Management Plans (BMPs) aimed at avoiding, mitigating, and restoring ecological impacts.

In addition to taking care of the environment and biodiversity, the steel major also prioritizes the well-being of its employees and surrounding communities. Tata Steel promotes a flexible working environment with comprehensive HR policies focused on growth, recognition, and satisfaction.

Through the Tata Steel Foundation, its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives emphasize education, healthcare, and livelihoods, particularly for marginalized groups such as women, children, and tribal communities.

Tata Steel is deeply committed to human rights. The company enforces a minimum employment age of 18 and invests in educational programs to tackle the root causes of child labor. Tata Steel prohibits forced labor and ensures that no employee’s personal documents are withheld. A dedicated Contractor’s Cell supports fair labor practices.

The company offers transparent and competitive wage structures for employees, exceeding legal requirements and promoting fair compensation. Tata Steel ensures transparency with annual reports highlighting progress in labor practices and environmental performance. Compliance with international standards, including ISO certifications, fortifies its governance framework.

By aligning its operations with global standards and stakeholder expectations, Tata Steel is committed to fostering a future built on dignity, sustainability, and inclusive growth. Through responsible practices and community engagement, the company aims to make a lasting impact on society and the environment.