ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN by AMBUJA CEMENT

Presented By:-

Ajay Patil M0904Priti Premkumar M0936Swapnil Patil M0950Vishalakshi Bhardwaj M0959Yogesh Galdhar M0960

TOWARDS THE GREEN BOULEVARD

About Ambuja Cement Background about Cement Industry Environmental issues in cement manufacturing process Maintaining World Class Standards Ambuja Cements efforts for energy conservation Energy saving measures adopted & savings achieved Ambuja Cement Foundation (ACF) Ambuja Cement Environmental Policy Environmental track record of Ambuja Cement

ABOUT AMBUJA CEMENT

Ambuja Cements Limited was set up in 1986. One of world’s most efficient cement companies

and 3rd in India. An annual plant capacity of 16 million tonnes

including Ambuja Cement Eastern Ltd. and revenue in excess of Rs.3298 crs.

Ambuja Cement exports almost 17% of its production.

Branding a commodity.

CONTI…

First to introduce a Special Cell. The pollution levels at all its cement plants are

lower than the rigorous Swiss standards of 100mg/NM3. 

BACKGROUND ABOUT CEMENT INDUSTRY

During 70s & 80s scenario was bad. On the shop floors of cement industries workers &

engineers had their faces covered with dust. Health conditions of these employees was bad. Even the farms were affected.

“We want to build the best cement plant in the world in terms of technology, environmental

stewardship, employee welfare & community well being.”

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN CEMENT MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Green House Gas Emissions - Chemical Process of making clinker ( 52%) - Combustion of fossil Fuels in the kiln ( 36%) - Indirect emissions from purchased elecrical power ( 12%) Air Pollution- Dust Emission.

- Nitrogen Oxides.- Sulphur Dioxide.

CONTI…

Emissions to water.Alternate Fuels - Used Tyres - Solvents - Used OilRehabilitation of land.

MAINTAINING WORLD CLASS STANDARDS – ISO 14001 - EMS

Developing & implementing innovative practices & technology in production process & new cement plant design.

Use of selective mining techniques. Use of alternative raw materials & natural cementing

materials. Whole of life approaches. Cost effective transportation of the material. Water management Water treatment measures

CONTI…

Sewage Water Reclamation Plant Recycling & reuse of materials. - Water Reservoirs - Blast furnace slag & Fly Ash - Agriculture waste & Industrial waste were used

as alternate sources of energy

CONTI…

Using alternative fuels & reusing waste materials

- Petroleum Coke -Waste Oils -Used Solvents Engages in constant meetings with the villagers

The Development & Energy Cell

AMBUJA CEMENTS EFFORTS FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION

The following activities are carried out by the cell :

Continuous monitoring of heat & power consumption

Conducting regular energy audits

Conducting regular meetings with all the departments

Formulation of proposals for energy saving & implementation of the same.

ENERGY SAVING MEASURES ADOPTED & SAVINGS ACHIEVED

Sr. No. ENERGY SAVING MEASURES SAVING ACHIEVED

1. Speed reduction of packing plant bag filter fans

60 Kw/Hr

2. Speed reduction of cement mill ESP fans

61.8 Kw/Hr

3. Variable frequency drives for cooler fans

17.4 Kw/Hr

4. Variable frequency drives for reverse air fan of bag house

54 Kw/Hr

5. Bucket elevator for raw material transport

140 Kw/Hr

6. Relacing roots blower with centrifugal blower for polycom ground bin

11 Kw/hr

AMBUJA CEMENT FOUNDATION (ACF)

The Ambuja Cement Foundation is the Corporate Social Responsibility wing of Ambuja Cements Ltd. that works with the rural communities surrounding Ambuja’s manufacturing sites.

Presently the Foundation has made its presence felt in ten states across the country & 522 villages.

"Energise, involve and enable communities to realize their potential."

CONTI…

ACF is involved in programmes like - Natural Resource Management - Agricultural Development - Improvement of health status - Self- Employment - Educational Support - Economic Enhancement.

Ropar District of Punjab became 100% literate

CONTI…

Special Projects- Ambuja Manovikas Kendra- Skill & Entrepreneurship Development Institutes- Krishi Vigyan Kendra

AMBUJA CEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

They adopt ecologically sound mining technologies & practices .

Rehabilitate mined out areas. Ensure healthy working environment by

institutionalizing preventive programmes. Develop and propagate environmental

awareness amongst employees. Ambuja Cement plants are not characterized

by smoking chimneys & shop floor full of layers of dust.

CONTI…

‘Best Possible Technology’ in pollution control from operations.

‘Cement with Rose Touch’ ‘Cement with Green Tinge’ The air quality in Ambujanagar was also

found better.

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK RECORD OF AMBUJA CEMENT

GACL won 1st prize for EMS awarded by Gujarat Pollution Control Board.

GACL won Nation’s 1St Award on Environmental Performance instituted by Government of India.

The National Council For Cement & Building materials has been awarded “ National Award for the 2nd Best Environmental Excellence”.

GACL’s Ropar plant was awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Environmental Award for Clean Technology.

CONTI…

The company’s Ropar grinding unit been awarded “ National Award for Prevention of pollution” instituted by Ministry of environment & forests.

The companies mines have been awarded various prizes & recognitions by the Directorate of Mines Safety & Indian Bureau of mines for environment protection, safety in operations & low noise, air & water pollution.

Our sincere Thanks to

Mr. Pradip Mishra.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Corporate Social Responsibility – The Indian Experience

By Baxi & Prasad www.ambujacement.com www.ambujacementfoundation.org

Thank You…

Ambuja Cement is of the view that sustainable

development is central to creating efficient & effective business in the 21st century.

AMBUJA MANOVIKAS KENDRA

SKILL & ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTES

*Darlaghat, Chandrapur, Jaitaran, Panvel and Farakka*The employment rate of trainees is over 70%.

KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA ( KVK ) ALIAS AGRO SCEINCE CENTRES