Mumbai, 7 November 2022: Ambuja Cements Limited, the cement and building
materials arm of Adani Cement and part of the Adani Group, wins ESG India
Leadership Awards 2022 for its initiatives on Water Efficiency, curbing Greenhouse
Gas Emissions and overall leadership in the Environment category.
Ambuja Cements is aligned to the Adani Group’s commitment to increase its ESG
footprint by realigning its businesses with emphasis on climate protection, circular
economy, creating low carbon products, focus on clean energy and increasing
community outreach through its CSR program based on the principles of
sustainability, diversity and shared values. It is an essential step towards the future
and our goal of Nation Building. The Company ensures that social and
environmental considerations are embedded into its decision making,
strengthening its competitive edge.
Ambuja Cements has a distinctive approach to sustainability, which enables it to
measure the impact it is creating on society and the environment. This also helps
it to calibrate its business operations and actions accordingly. The Company has
developed 2030 carbon emission reduction targets that have been validated by
Science Based Target Initiatives (SBTi), and it has partnered with the Carbon
Disclosure Project (CDP), India’s SBTi Incubator Program to implement a
decarbonisation roadmap.
Ambuja Cements is also the first cement company globally to be named to the CDP
2021 ‘A’ list for water security. It is 8 times water positive and 2.5 times plastic
negative through co-processing of plastic wastes at its kilns.
“We are delighted to be recognised at the ESG India Leadership Awards 2022 for
our distinct approach to sustainability across our operations which has set industry
benchmarks in creating sustainable solutions for society and the environment,”
said Mr Ajay Kapur, CEO, Cement Business & Ambuja Cements. “We will continue
to promote an ambitious low carbon economy model and water efficiency. Aligned
to our Group’s vision, we aspire to be the most sustainable cement and building
materials company in the country.”
This achievement reaffirms Ambuja Cements’ will to remain committed to address
water scarcity. The three initiatives – concrete mix proportions, modular curing,
and rainwater harvesting – helped the Company save ~70 million litres of water
and promote sustainable construction initiatives.
Ambuja Cements has undertaken strategic initiatives in its value chain for energy
sourcing and is developing in-house capacity to cater to its energy needs. They
comprise Waste Heat Recovery Systems (WHRS), renewable energy, clinker factor
reduction, energy efficiency (thermal and electrical), and use of waste-derived
resources, including alternative fuels. One of the Company’s most prominent and
best-selling products, Ambuja Kawach, a product with inherent water-repellent
features, was endorsed by Solar Impulse Foundation for Green Building Solutions.
About Ambuja Cements Ltd
Ambuja Cements Limited., part of the Adani Group, is among India’s leading cement companies.
Ambuja has a capacity of 31.5 million tonnes with six integrated cement manufacturing plants and
eight cement grinding units across the country. Ambuja has been recognized as India’s Most
Trusted Cement Brand by TRA Research in its Brand Trust Report, 2022. Ambuja has provided
hassle-free, home-building solutions with its unique sustainable development projects and
environment-friendly practices since it started operations. The Company has many firsts to its credit
– a captive port with four terminals that has facilitated timely, cost-effective, cleaner shipments of
bulk cement to its customers. To further add value to customers, the Company has launched
innovative products like Ambuja Plus, Ambuja Cool Walls, Ambuja Compocem and Ambuja Kawach
under the umbrella of Ambuja Certified Technology. These products not only fulfil important
customer needs but also help in significantly reducing carbon footprints. Being an employee
friendly workplace, Ambuja Cements has been ranked No. 1 in ‘Best Companies to Work For’ survey
in 2022 by Business Today in the Construction and Infrastructure sector
