Danfoss India observes World Environment Day
Launches Biogas plant, e-waste collection hubs and Water restoration project to mark its commitment towards a greener tomorrow
Danfoss India celebrated the “World Environment Day – 2017” with a number of programs for and from its staff that centered on climate and energy efficient alternatives. Furthermore, the firm also announced its collaboration in the pilot project “CII-SR Water Alliance” with the Confederation of Indian Industry-Southern Region (CII-SR) for the restoration of water bodies in and around Chennai.
On this occasion, Ravichandran Purushothaman, Chairman Danfoss Industries, commented that, food, air and water are essential life resources in all forms and therefore we are concerned in realizing the significance of sustainable use of these resources, as accountable people. Thus, we are taking step this year to have an impact on all the three elements both within and outside our campus.
He further stated that, the company has always been working for greener and sustainability for the future by taking into account the requirements of our future generations with our vision of “Engineering Tomorrow’s India.”
World Environment Day 2017 initiatives by Danfoss India include:
- The launch of e-waste collection bins within the Campus
- The launch of a new bio-gas plant (installed capacity of 30 kg/day) that will use biodegradable waste collected from the campus. This will help reduce the carbon footprint by 7 tonnes per annum. The digested slurry will be used as organic manure in the Campus gardens
- A Vehicle Emission Check for all vehicles at the campus
- Distribution of 500+ saplings to employees
- A thumbprint pledge where employees were asked to pledge their commitment for a greener tomorrow
- Commitment to “CII-SR Water Alliance” initiative for the pilot project
As part of the project, Danfoss will be working towards the restoration of two waterbodies near its Oragadam Campus. This shall cover different stages, such as the present state assessment, physical debris removal, desilting, bund reinforcement, proactive fencing and regular review, in conjunction with the CII and related topic specialists .
In 2016, Danfoss employees commenced the cleaning of a waterbody in Vembakkam, a village town panchayat in Kanchipuram District, with the long-term aim of being able to provide usable water source to the community. Over 1500 tonnes of waste was removed during the clean-up, with combined efforts by Danfoss employee volunteers and villagers. To date, the company also organizes awareness campaigns on a regular basis where residents are educated on the importance of preserving water bodies, waste segregation and waste management.
Danfoss, a member of UN Global Compact has always been committed to the environment and has been undertaking several CSR & Sustainability initiatives over the years. The company holds pride in being the first LEED Platinum rated constructed manufacturing campus in India. Danfoss has been actively engaged in several campaigns and activities that reduce carbon footprints in and around the campus. From a complete organic landscaping at the campus to planting more than 4000 trees, Danfoss has left no stone unturned in developing a green cover and making a difference in the community.
The newly introduced World Environment Day initiatives are just another green step to engineer a better tomorrow.
