"The biggest threat to our planet is believing that someone else will save it”
Pranston follows the golden rules of conservation - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, strictly. Our goal is to achieve maximum efficiency by lowering our dependencies on fossil fuels and embracing circular economy.
Environmental Compliance
Pranston is committed to minimizing the adverse impact of its activities and operations on the environment.
Process
- Robust management process for tracking compliance with applicable environmental regulation
- Compliant with all EHS Regulations stipulated under Indian environmental laws
- Annual Environmental Impact Assessments for key manufacturing plants
Process Efficiency
Pranston is committed to understands that the efficiency of the processes carried out by the company is key when it comes to sustainability.
Heat Treatment
- Direct energy is used in the heat treatment process at our plant. We use pure electricity instead of other fossil fuels, in order to reduce our Scope 1 emissions.
Melting Techniques
- Melting: We use induction furnace for all our melting operations that use electricity. The closed loop process ensures that the loss of energy and heat is minimal, helping reduce GHG emission
Water Management
At Pranston, water is utilized for industrial purposes such as cooling the furnace coils, in the moulding process, and in the cooling towers. Other activities where water is used includes in canteens for drinking, sanitation, and gardening. We have a robust system for water management:
Internal Audits and Training
Pranston conducts trainings on water management conservation amongst all employees from time to time. In addition, an annual water audit is conducted at all of our plant location. Audit observation and recommendation are implemented without bias and on a priority basis.
Rainwater Harvesting
Pranston have installed a rainwater harvesting system to recharge groundwater. Rooftop and run off rainwater are recharged through recharge wells along with the presence of a pre-filtration system
Waste and Circular Economy
In order to move to a sustainable model of waste management, Pranston is transitioning from a ‘linear business model’ to a cradle-to-cradle ‘circular business model’.
Waste Hierarchical Approach
- A ‘waste hierarchical approach’ is applied to reduce, reuse, recycle and recover waste products, as opposed to the disposal of waste, in order to achieve a circular economy. Where possible, we explore opportunities for the use of recycled materials, and reuse of waste generated by us
- We ensure strict compliance with the stipulated norms in line with the laws related to hazardous waste management, batteries, and e-waste management. All waste generated by us is re-melted into the furnace or recycled through authorised recyclers and vendors
Occupational Health, Safety & Environment
- We are committed to promote Occupational health of our staff and workers and prevent accident and injuries during the operations
- We believe that continuous improvement in our Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental practices and performance shall be the key to the company’s future development and success. Our ultimate ambition is zero harm. Our commitment to the Occupational health & safety of all employees, contract workforce and visitors to our sites is set out in Occupational Health & Safety Policy
