The growing energy needs of the world can only be attained through energy conservation, which in turn needs adoption of new and efficient technology, modernisation of equipment and new ways of operating.
Tata Steel, recognising the importance of environment protection and energy conservation, started modernising its activities and processes since 1983. Adoption and absorption of state-of-the-art energy efficient technologies, fundamental changes in the operating philosophy and installation of pollution control equipment at every stage have minimised environmental burdens. It has resulted in significant mitigation of greenhouse gases in the entire product chain bringing about remarkable and positive changes in pollution control. Tata Steel is among one of the few steel plants in the world, where all manufacturing and service facilities are certified under ISO 14001:2004 (EMS).
Tata Steel India
Tata Steel's management approach to sustainability is to integrate consideration of the ‘triple bottom line' – economic, environmental and social performance - into the Company's thinking and business practice. At Tata Steel, the purpose of the organisation is to go ‘beyond business', to invest and develop for the benefit of society. This is achieved through the principles of Corporate Citizenship and Inclusive Growth.
“We aspire to be the global steel industry benchmark for The Vision places equal emphasis on economic performance and corporate citizenship through social and environmental performance, thus truly integrating sustainability into the ethos and aims of the Tata Steel Group. One of the main goals is to reduce CO2 emissions to less than 1.7 tonnes per liquid tonne of steel (t/tls) |
Environmental Performance
Reduce Emissions
- Continuous process improvements, for example increasing energy efficiency of process units and maximising the recovery and utilisation of by-product gases.
- Invest in breakthrough technologies.
- Responsible product development.
- Employee engagement.
- Proactive role in global steel sector initiatives.
- Implement identified Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects.
Environmental protection being integral to Tata Steel Europe's Business strategies, the company is committed to bringing down greenhouse gas emissions and progressively reducing any negative impact of its operations through the adoption of sustainable practices. Continuous improvement initiatives for improved environmental performance may be categorised in the following ways:
- Effective environment management systems are in place to ensure awareness and responsibility of the workforce with regard to environment.
- Continuous research and development of new technologies improve the performance of processes and products through prevention and reduction of emissions, releases, waste and pollution.
- Sustainable development is ensured by using energy, water and raw materials more efficiently and through optimum utilization of all available resources.
- Product reuse and recycling is promoted through a better understanding of environmental impact on the product life cycle.
- TSE is always committed towards responding to the concerns of local communities and attaches respect to the environment and wildlife habitats in and around its sites.
Tata Steel Thailand (TSTH) is wholeheartedly committed to the Group's environment policies and goes beyond merely complying with norms and duties to actively participate in stakeholders' concerns. Managing environmental impacts are the Company's responsibility and it is subject to assessment and scrutiny.
Some of the main areas of focus of TSTH's environment initiatives are:
- To bring down Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions to less than 1.0 tonnes/tonne of liquid steel after commissioning of the Mini Blast Furnace Project
- Focus on plant efficiency improvement.
- Create good citizenship by promoting environment friendly activities in communities around the plants.
- Investment in dust reduction projects.
- Investment in Continuous Emission Monitoring systems (CEMs).
NatSteel Holdings (NSH) has adopted and implemented an environmental management system, which is certified to ISO 14001:2004 and complies with relevant local and international environmental regulations and good practices. Activities are regularly reviewed to identify significant impacts on the environment, and environment pollution issues. As a responsible corporate citizen, NSH has opted for different measures to limit adverse impacts caused by production. All activities are subject to assessment and apart from monthly reviews, Environment, Safety and Health (ESH) Management Committee meetings are held bi-annually.
