Innovation and R&D powers our journey towards purposeful and resilient growth. We harness cutting-edge science, deep consumer insight, and advanced digital technologies to reimagine solutions that uplift lives while protecting the planet. With a product portfolio with major share of blended cement, we are minimizing ecological impact. We are delivering impact-driven innovations that meet evolving needs and accelerate positive change for society and the environment.
Plastic Negative
waste to landfill
of input material sourced locally
Code of Conduct
Essential Indicators
| Parameter |
FY 2024-25 (Current Financial Year) |
FY 2023-24 (Previous Financial Year) |
Details of improvements in environmental and social impacts |
|---|---|---|---|
| R&D | 1.13 crore | 2.3 crore | Evaluation of Hazardous, heavy elements in Raw materials, Clinker, Cement, Fly ash, slag, gypsum at ppb level, ash fusion characteristics of Fuel / AFR |
| Capex | 2.93 crore | 0.13 crore | Further Clinker factor reduction by 0.5% in existing products of PPC/PSC/PCC by oprimising Product Mix Circular Economy - Utilisation of byproduct gypsum in cement manufacture |
This amount spend is for cement business of adani cement
Yes
b. If yes, what percentage of inputs were sourced sustainably?
Yes
- The company has a well-defined Supplier Code of Conduct, which helps the Company to integrate ESG parameter in its procurement.
- We have procedures in place for sustainable sourcing in terms of new supplier registration and Group General Terms & Conditions is part of all the major procurements
- As part of sustainable sourcing, more than 90% of input material is sourced locally i.e. within India.
- A large quantum of input material is recycled waste material consisting of industrial, municipal and agriculture waste
- We do not reclaim our products. The Company follows circular economy principles in the manufacturing and end use stage of the product lifecycle.
- The plastic used for packaging as well as generated otherwise is co-processed in cement kiln as part of EPR requirement. A very small quantity of this waste is disposed through registered recyclers. The Company is plastic negative.
- Cement manufacturing process does not produce any E-waste. However, E-waste is produced from office operations. All of e-waste generated is sold to registered recyclers.
- Major quantity of hazardous waste generated during the process is co-processed in kiln within plant as per the permission from State Pollution Control Board. Remaining hazardous waste is sent to common facilities authorised by State Pollution Control Board.
Yes. Extended Producer Responsibility is applicable to the Company and the Company has registered on government EPR portal as Brand Owner. The Company collects the Waste through its waste management arm 'Geoclean' and co-processes it in cement kilns.