Sterlite Technologies commits to net-zero emissions by 2030

11 Jan 2022 , 01:35 AM

Sterlite Technologies today announced its commitment to become a carbon-neutral company by 2030 As STL drives digital networks of the future it is accelerating its efforts towards net-zero manufacturing and sustainable network build strategies STL aims towards creating digital networks that are green and sustainable Keeping this in view STL has outlined a 20-year roadmap to deliver on its commitment towards its sustainability and social goals and achieve UN SDGs Net-zero emissions in manufacturing facilities by 2030 – STL has been mitigating carbon emissions from its manufacturing plants and has set a goal for netzero emissions by 2030 100Percentage plants eZero Waste to Landfillf certified by 2030 – STL is the first in the industry to get eZero Waste to Landfillf certification for its Indian manufacturing facilities Recently STL has achieved a landfill diversion rate of 9997Percentage for its Rakholi plant 100Percentage sustainable sourcing – Over the last few years STL has been sourcing sustainable raw materials for packaging transitioning to a green supply chain Water positivity by 2030 – STL recycled over 141000 m3 of water at its manufacturing facilities and harvested another 4000 m3 through rainwater harvesting structures By 2030 it aims to become 100Percentage water positive across all its manufacturing locations Relentlessly innovating towards eco-friendly product development STL has conducted Life Cycle Assessments LCA for ten OF cable families and aims to cover 100Percentage of its portfolio by 2030 Its Celesta cable reduces the overall plastic content while Aerial cables ADSS reduce the usage of harmful thermoplastic like Aramid yarns