Analysis
Multiple reputable news outlets reported that during the June 2021 Annual General Meeting, Mukesh Ambani announced Reliance Industries' commitment to achieve net‑zero carbon emissions by 2035 and emphasized that sustainability is essential. The company's own press release from that meeting mirrors this language. No contradictory statements have been found.
Background
Reliance Industries, India's largest private conglomerate, has been shifting its portfolio toward renewable energy and clean technologies. In 2021, the firm set a public target to reach net‑zero emissions by 2035, aligning with global climate goals. The announcement was part of a broader strategy to invest billions in green energy projects, including solar and hydrogen.
Verdict summary
Mukesh Ambani did state at Reliance's 2021 AGM that the company aims to be net‑zero by 2035 and called sustainability an imperative.