Over our 126-year journey, environmental sustainability has always been at the heart of our business strategy, manufacturing processes, products, and solutions. Our core vision and values have always supported cohesion and interdependence between the environment and business.
Our Initiatives
Water positivity
Our initiative determines our three-pronged water sustainability strategy. To reduce specific freshwater consumption, to achieve zero discharge across locations, and to become water positive across locations.
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Global Water Scarcity
Water scarcity is a growing global crisis threatening ecosystems, agricultural production, and human survival. Uncontrolled water use depletes resources and affects communities.
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Goal
Achieve 2x water positivity and reduce specific freshwater consumption by 2032.
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Progress
179% water positive, achieved water positivity since 2016-17.
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How we are combating water scarcity.
See Sustainability Report ‘19 - ’23
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Industrial Wastewater Contamination
The release of untreated industrial wastewater can contaminate water bodies, posing risks to ecosystems and human health.
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Goal
Ensure zero liquid discharge (ZLD) of industrial effluents.
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Progress
100% of our manufacturing facilities practise zero liquid discharge.
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Discover how we protect the environment.
See Sustainability Report ‘19 - ’23
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Over-extraction of Groundwater
Over-extraction of groundwater and drying up of aquifers is a universal problem in India, and the country is predicted to face high degrees of water stress in the future.
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Goal
Achieve 40% specific water consumption.
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Progress
We have achieved a 60% reduction in specific water consumption.
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Know more about our water conservation efforts.
See Sustainability Report ‘19 - ’23
Zero waste to landfill
Our waste management practices are designed to reduce the environmental impact associated with waste generation and disposal. We focus on reduction of waste generation at the source, segregation for better management and responsible disposal.
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Solid Waste Mismanagement
Inefficient solid waste management causes soil and water contamination, harmful chemical release, and disease spread, which pose risks to both the environment and public health.
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Goal
Achieve zero waste to landfill from Pirojshanagar township, Vikhroli.
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Progress
Zero waste to landfill since inception in 2014, with close to 23,447 MT of waste productively utilised.
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Know how we eliminate landfill waste.
See Sustainability Report ‘19 - ’23
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Carbon Emissions from Construction
Buildings and infrastructure contribute 39% of global carbon emissions, mainly from the production, transportation, and installation of materials like concrete.
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Goal
Recycle concrete debris to reduce embodied carbon emissions.
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Progress
25,000 MT of concrete debris waste processed with a capacity of recycling up to 300 tonnes of concrete debris waste per day.
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How we are reducing carbon emissions.
See Sustainability Report ‘19 - ’23
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Hazardous Waste Disposal
Industries produce millions of tonnes of hazardous waste annually. Only a small fraction is treated or recycled, with most ending up in landfills, posing severe environmental and health risks.
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Goal
Reduce specific hazardous waste by 50%.
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Progress
52% reduction in hazardous waste generation.
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Discover our waste management strategies.
See Sustainability Report ‘19 - ’23
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Non-hazardous Waste Accumulation
Industries generate vast amounts of non-hazardous waste, much of which ends up in landfills, contributing to pollution and wasting valuable resources.
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Goal
Send zero non-hazardous waste to landfill.
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Progress
99.6% waste diverted from landfill.
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How we are achieving zero landfill waste.
See Sustainability Report ‘19 - ’23
Energy efficiency
Minimised use of energy and decarbonisation are of the highest material importance for our businesses, and we have taken progressive steps to meet our energy use related objectives.
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Excessive Carbon Emissions
High energy consumption increases carbon emissions, contributing to global warming and climate change.
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Goal
Achieve 2x productivity by reducing specific energy consumption, in line with our EP100 commitments.
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Progress
2x productivity achieved in 2021, via reduction in specific energy consumed.
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Enhancing energy efficiency across processes.
See Sustainability Report ‘19 - ’23
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Inefficient Energy Use
Inefficient energy use in industrial processes leads to excessive consumption and higher emissions, negatively affecting the environment.
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Goal
Implement energy-efficient technologies across operations.
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Progress
1,60,85,901 kWh of energy saved annually through energy-efficient technologies.
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How we are optimising our energy use.
See Sustainability Report ‘19 - ’23
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Dependence on Fossil Fuels
With the world’s largest population, India faces immense pressure to meet the energy needs of its people, relying heavily on fossil fuels.
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Goal
Reduce reliance on fossil fuels by adopting alternative energy sources.
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Progress
Across industries, we have shifted to 30% renewable energy use.
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Explore our energy efficiency initiatives.
See Sustainability Report ‘19 - ’23
Carbon neutrality
We have a long-standing goal of making our businesses carbon neutral and energy efficient. We are seizing every opportunity to reduce the carbon footprint of our entire supply chain.
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Industrial Carbon Emissions
The manufacturing industry is one of the largest contributors to carbon emissions worldwide, leading to global warming.
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Goal
Achieve 60% reduction in carbon intensity by 2032.
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Progress
58% reduction of carbon intensity since 2011.
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Discover our strategies to reduce carbon intensity.
See Sustainability Report ‘19 - ’23