New Delhi: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), India’s largest upstream oil and gas producer, has been awarded the Global Energy & Environment Foundation (GEEF) Platinum Award for Safety and Environmental Management 2026, underscoring its leadership in safety excellence and environmental responsibility in the global energy industry.
The prestigious award recognizes ONGC’s sustained commitment to protecting its workforce, minimizing environmental impact, and embedding sustainability across all aspects of its operations.
Safety Embedded in Organizational Culture
ONGC’s recognition is anchored in its comprehensive Corporate Safety and Environment Management System, which goes beyond regulatory compliance to foster a deeply ingrained culture of safety. The company emphasizes safety as a core organizational value rather than a procedural obligation, ensuring accountability at every level of operation.
This approach has enabled ONGC to enhance workforce safety across complex upstream activities, proactively manage environmental risks, and continuously improve its overall safety and sustainability performance.
Strong Focus on Environmental Stewardship
The GEEF Platinum Award also highlights ONGC’s initiatives aimed at environmental protection and sustainable resource management. The company has implemented measures to reduce its ecological footprint while balancing India’s growing energy requirements.
Key efforts include biodiversity conservation around operational areas, responsible waste and emissions management, and long-term environmental and community-focused sustainability programs.
A Collective Achievement
ONGC stated that the award reflects the dedication of its employees, partners, and stakeholders, whose collective discipline and commitment to shared values have played a vital role in achieving this global recognition.
Reinforcing Responsible Energy Leadership
With this international honor, ONGC reaffirms its position as a responsible global energy major committed to operational excellence, safety leadership, and environmental stewardship.
As the global energy sector undergoes rapid transformation, ONGC continues to demonstrate that sustainable growth, safety, and environmental responsibility can progress together.