Manufacturing Magazine December 2023 | Page 52

Stepping into a low carbon society with energy efficient solutions

WATCH NOW those based in Nashik ) with various awareness sessions on sustainability , like CO2 emissions calculations and reduction , and the sharing of best green practices . The company has introduced returnable packaging for raw materials supplied by local suppliers and have undertaken a number of tree plantation drives in our suppliers ’ factories and campuses to spread the message of creating a greener environment .
“ In addition , we have started using electric vehicles for local transportation through our supplier , the Go Green fleet company . In order to work towards achieving our target of using 100 % renewable energy ,
we have installed roof mounted solar panels in our factory up to the maximum permissible limits .”
ABB has collaborated with Amplus Solar company on a long-term basis for this initiative , wherein ABB has not incurred any investment cost and the entire operation and maintenance is handled by the firm for solar energy systems .
Over the next 12 months , ABB has a clear plan in place to further drive sustainability across ABB India .
“ We have two manufacturing sites in Nashik which have both achieved Mission to Zero status , but currently only plant one has water positivity status . We have more
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