Sustainable Management in SCCL
SCCL is ecologically cognizant, mindful and proactive. SCCL's prime target is to guarantee that coal mines are worked in a way that secures residents and the environment amid mining, to guarantee that the area is restored to valuable utilization taking …show more content…
Reforestation makes monetary worth through the carbon storing ability of trees.
• Around 200,000 saplings (Fruit bearing and clones) are being given to the villagers consistently.
BIO-MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
With the help of authorized agency like Telangana Pollution Control Board, SCCL is able to handle the Bio-medical waste by complying with the procedures mentioned in Bio-Medical Waste Management and Handling Rules.
ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES
• Energy efficient bore pumps are installed. Haulage and pumping layouts in mines was also re-organized.
• In order to use the non-conventional energy, solar water heaters are installed in mines and hospitals.
WASTE RECYCLING AND REUSE
• As a part of mining operations waste is generated is collected and disposed with the help of auctions. Waste material like drill rods are used for fencing.
• For wipers at coal conveyers and temporary ventilation stoppings, old conveyer belts are re-used.
• Within the premises, for plantation water treated at all the workshop facilities are …show more content…
• High purity salts recovered during the manufacturing process are sent to micronutrient manufacturers.
GREEN CHEMISTRY
Dr. Reddy’s was one of the first among the pharmaceutical companies to adopt green chemistry and also actively promote its adoption in the industry.
Initiatives Impact
Use of green solvents during synthesis such as water, methanol, ethanol, toluene and IPA Elimination of volatile solvents in the development of several APIs
Replacement of resolution process with enzymatic disymmetrization Minimizing waste generation
Reactions performed in moderate conditions Minimizing energy consumption
CARBON FOOTPRINT
Dr. Reddy’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for a sustainable planet is evident from their disclosures to The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). Based in the UK, the CDP works with shareholders and corporations to help them measure and disclose the greenhouse gas emissions. Companies that measure their environmental risk are able to manage it better.
In the 2014 India Climate Change Report by the CDP, Dr. Reddy’s was one of the few corporations to with a disclosure score of 80+, leading to its inclusion in the Climate Disclosure Leadership