What sustainability initiatives is UltraTech implementing for a greener future!

UltraTech Cement is actively implementing a range of sustainability initiatives aimed at creating a greener future, with a major focus on reducing carbon emissions, increasing the use of renewable energy, and adopting innovative technologies. Key highlights of their sustainability efforts include:

• Green Energy Targets: UltraTech aims to increase the share of green energy in its total energy consumption to 85% by 2030, up from around 22% currently. Its interim goal is to raise this to 60% by FY26. The company has committed to meeting 100% of its electricity requirement through renewable sources by 2050, aligned with its RE100 commitment. Currently, it has a green energy capacity of 691 MW, which includes 262 MW of Waste Heat Recovery Systems (WHRS) and 429 MW of contracted renewable energy.

• Waste Heat Recovery Systems (WHRS): UltraTech has installed WHRS capacity at multiple plants and plans to expand it from 262 MW to approximately 300 MW in the next two years. This technology captures and reuses heat from cement manufacturing, reducing fossil fuel consumption and emissions.

• Innovative Manufacturing Technologies: UltraTech is partnering with technology firms such as Coolbrook (Finland) to implement the RotoDynamic Heater™ (RDH) technology to eliminate the need for fossil fuels in cement production, accelerating decarbonization. They are also exploring Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) technologies in collaboration with startups.

• Green Logistics and Transport: The company is promoting sustainable transportation by incorporating CNG/LNG trucks and electric vehicles into its logistics fleet. UltraTech plans to deploy 500 electric trucks and 1,000 CNG/LNG vehicles by mid-2025 under government initiatives. Over 390 CNG trucks and 50 LNG trucks are already in operation across its manufacturing sites.

• Use of Alternative Fuels and Waste Materials: UltraTech uses municipal solid waste and industrial waste as alternative fuels in its kilns through co-processing, promoting circular economy principles. In FY23, the company co-processed 4.1 lakh tonnes of industrial waste and 1.59 lakh tonnes of segregated municipal solid waste. Over 20% of recycled materials are used in cement manufacturing.

• Operating Plants Fully on Renewable Energy: Some manufacturing units, such as the Arrakonam Cement Works and Ginigera Cement Works, have operated entirely on renewable energy for several months at a stretch, significantly reducing CO2 emissions2.

• Holistic Environmental Management: Beyond energy, UltraTech focuses on water management, waste management, biodiversity preservation, and resource use efficiency as part of its broader sustainability agenda.

In summary, UltraTech Cement’s sustainability initiatives leverage renewable energy expansion, waste heat recovery, innovative low-carbon technologies, green logistics, and circular economy practices to drive its goal of carbon neutrality and sustainable growth by 2050.

These efforts make UltraTech a leader in sustainable cement manufacturing in India and position it well for meeting evolving environmental standards and market expectations.

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SOURCE:-CSRUNIVERSE,CHATGPT