Kalinganagar, June 26, 2024: Tata Steel Kalinganagar in Jajpur district of Odisha is
setting a new standard for environmental stewardship in the steel industry. The
plant has implemented a range of initiatives to reduce its ecological footprint
and foster sustainability.
At the heart of its sustainability efforts is a focus on waste
reduction, supply chain optimisation, and the aim of creating a greener
tomorrow. Tata Steel has always been committed to the conservation, enhancement
and restoration of biodiversity in its areas of operations. The company has
planted more than 8 lakh saplings inside the plant premises which has led to
creating a 33% green cover inside the plant. Advanced techniques like the
Miyawaki plantation and seedballs method have been used to create dense
plantations quickly.
Tata Steel Kalinganagar, a Zero Effluent Discharge plant, is
committed towards water conservation which is complemented by a 45% reduction
in freshwater consumption through optimization initiatives. The plant has also
developed a ‘Rainwater Harvesting-cum-Percolation Pond’. The pond spreading
over 10500 square meters has the storage capacity of 46000 cubic meters and has
a green cover over 10000 square meters. The rainwater harvesting structure
helps in channelizing precious rainwater to percolate down and replenish
underground water table.
The company has also achieved 100% solid waste utilization,
demonstrating their dedication to circular economy principles. Additionally,
the plant’s “Go-Green” initiative has introduced 15 electric vehicles for
employee transportation.
In addition to its other sustainability initiatives, the Tata
Steel Kalinganagar plant has also embraced solar power as a key component of
its renewable energy strategy. The company has installed a significant number
of solar panels across the plant premises, leveraging the abundant sunlight in
the region to generate clean, renewable electricity. This solar energy
infrastructure not only reduces the plant’s reliance on fossil fuels, but also
contributes to its goal of minimizing the carbon footprint of its operations.
As part of Sustainability month celebrations, a beeline of
activities were planned by the Environment Department of TSK in June including
painting competition, plantation drives, cleanliness drives, craft making
competition, quiz, etc. aiming at increasing awareness among the employees and
community regarding environment.
Tata Steel Kalinganagar’s commitment to sustainability and
responsible business practices has been further solidified by receiving the
prestigious ResponsibleSteel Certified Site certification. This accolade
positions Tata Steel as a leader in the global steel industry’s march towards
sustainability.
Tata Steel has consciously invested in biodiversity conservation
and has been actively working with several organisations, to enhance its
performance in biodiversity conservation and significantly reduce its impact on
ecosystem and biodiversity. Being a business leader in steel making, mining,
and manufacturing, the Company is going beyond the regulatory regimes and
setting high standards for itself on social and environmental matters.