Attributed to Neeraj Akhoury – CEO India LafargeHolcim, Managing Director & CEO of Ambuja Cements Ltd
“Both Ambuja Cement and ACC are aligned with their global parent LafargeHolcim Net Zero plan and sustainability strategy. Sustainability is one of the strategic priorities for both the companies. ACC and Ambuja’s Sustainable Development Plan 2030 has a sharp focus on climate and energy, building a circular economy, conserving resources and nature, and driving meaningful change in the lives of communities. Both the companies aim to reduce their CO2 footprint, reuse Waste and be many times water positive.
We have been implementing a whole range of initiatives such as building a circular economy which includes setting up waste heat recovery systems and recycling plastic waste into new energy sources to partly replace fossil fuel. Both companies are today water positive through our sustained efforts over the years.
We have also pioneered the use of bio-fuel in our captive cement transporting ships, which successfully completed the trial runs earlier this year. Our Geocycle brand provides safe waste management solutions by co-processing alternative fuels and raw materials in the cement manufacturing process, thereby conserving traditional fuels and raw materials. ACC and Ambuja Cements are well-positioned in terms of access to technology, knowledge/skills, leadership and capital that will be needed to create a more sustainable future in terms of products, processes and their impact on the environment as a whole. Our aim is to become the most environment-friendly and sustainable building solutions providers in India.”