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(ii) Medikarb (IP grade): Medikarb is Sodium Bicarbonate are not yet fully aware of all the benefits associated with
developed for pharmaceutical applications which it such as lower rolling resistance (better fuel efficiency),
is manufactured by further processing of Sodium improved wet grip (safer tyres) and improved abrasion
Bicarbonate to reduce Sulphate, Chloride and other resistance (durable tyres).
heavy metals. This product complies to specifications
as prescribed by Indian and British pharmacopeial 3. Does the Company have procedures in place for
requirements. sustainable sourcing (including transportation)? If yes,
what percentage of your inputs was sourced sustainably?
(iii) Highly Dispersible Silica (HDS): HDS is produced Also, provide details thereof, in about 50 words or so.
through a green patented technology. It improves
performance of tyres and reduces consumption of fuel. Yes, the Company has developed a supplier sustainability
code and has established process for vendor selection.
2. For each such product, provide the following details in This includes various principles and guidelines such as
respect of resource use (energy, water, raw material, etc.) Safety, Health and Environment Policy, Legal Compliance,
per unit of product (optional): Adherence to TCoC, ISO Certification, etc. The Company
has started carrying out a Sustainability Assessment of its
(i) Reduction during sourcing/production/distribution
achieved since the previous year throughout the Key Suppliers and communicates areas of further
value chain improvements to reinforce sustainability principles.
The Company has taken initiatives like waste Around 60% of coal used by the Company is ultra-low
management by recycling them within the premises pollutant content coal branded as “Envirocoal”. “Envirocoal”
to add value and produce finished product. Recycling has low ash (2.5%), sulphur (0.2%) and nitrogen (0.9%)
of waste in Mithapur Plant is improving year on year content.
basis. It also helps in preserving the natural capital
and reduces the fuel consumption due to recycling 68% of product volumes (approximately 2.3 million metric
of materials. Recycling of water is also improving year tonnes ['MT']) evacuated from Mithapur complex is through
on year basis which not only saves the water but also rail mode, which has significantly lower carbon emissions
reduces the energy consumption as well. The initiatives compared to other modes.
undertaken by the Company for conservation of energy
also form part of the Board's Report. 4. Has the Company taken any steps to procure goods
and services from local and small producers, including
(ii) Reduction during usage by consumers (energy, communities surrounding their place of work? If yes,
water) has been achieved since the previous year? what steps have been taken to improve the capacity and
Sodium Bicarbonate: Sodium Bicarbonate is a low capability of local and small vendors?
carbon product which helps in the reduction of Yes, the Company has a vendor development programme.
carbon emission and thus reduces the impact on the Over the years, the Company has promoted local contractors
environment. National Thermal Power Corporation and service providers by providing them opportunities.
(‘NTPC’) was the first customer where after several Additionally, the Company has also promoted skills and
discussions with technology providers, the Company livelihood development in the neighbouring community
received trial orders to supply Sodium Bicarbonate to its through various training and community development
Dadri Unit in National Capital Region. NTPC has plans to programmes. The Company has also established an
adopt dry sorbent injection technology using Bicarb at apprentice training centre to improve capacity and skills of
multiple units. It is expected that use of Bicarbonate in more than 100 apprentices every year. The Company provides
Flue Gas treatment for addressing flue gas emissions has support to people from socially backward community.
a promising potential for environmental sustainability
once it’s adopted by the national power producer. It can The Company also keeps exploring development of suppliers
be adopted by small power producers as the regulations from socially and economically backward communities.
tighten and are mandated by enforcement agencies. The Company initiated a sponsored Professional
Highly Dispersible Silica (HDS): HDS is gaining Training programme for developing functional skills and
significant attention as functional filler in energy competencies of SC/ST and other socially and economically
efficient green tyres to improve mileage of automotive backward candidates to make them capable of being
vehicles. Green tyre is a new product and consumers employed in sales and marketing field.

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