Jharia Division of Tata Steel receives the prestigious Golden Peacock Eco-Innovation Award 2023 for the innovative use of industrial rejects in sustainable mining.
JAMSHEDPUR – Tata Steel, Jharia Division, has been conferred with the esteemed Golden Peacock Eco-Innovation Award for 2023.
This recognition celebrates Tata Steel’s remarkable commitment to sustainable mining, notably its innovative approach to utilizing industrial rejects for storage in underground coal mines.
The award was presented by Hon’ble Justice M.N. Venkatachaliah, former Chief Justice of India, during the 24th International Conference on Environmental Management and Climate Change. The event was organized under the aegis of the Institute of Directors (IOD).
Tata Steel’s Jamadoba Group Chief, Narendra Kumar Gupta, and Jharia Planning Head, Raj Ankur, accepted the award on behalf of the company.
Tata Steel has always prioritized sustainability in its operations, starting from raw material extraction. The company’s significant contributions in this area have earned it the recognition in the eco-innovation category, underscoring its commitment to maintaining its leadership position.
D.B. Sundara Ramam, Vice President, Raw Materials, Tata Steel, commenting on the achievement, stated, Tata Steel continually strives for sustainability in all its processes, including mining.
Jharia Division has been setting milestones in the direction of sustainable mining for more than a century. He added, This award reaffirms our unwavering commitment to sustainable mining and a greener future.
The Golden Peacock Eco-Innovation Award assesses entries based on several project parameters, including material efficiency, environmental impact, benefits of new processes and products, and economic value delivery.
Tata Steel, as a global and diversified mining business, is deeply committed to sustainable mining practices worldwide.
The company manages natural resources, promotes diversity, and supports social and environmental sustainability for inclusive growth.
Tata Steel has begun trial runs with its suppliers to use alternative fuels like liquefied natural gas instead of high-speed diesel to decarbonize its mining operations.
Tata Steel Mining has also received the Responsible Chromium accreditation, a first for an Indian company.
The company has been recognized as the Most Valuable Mining and Metals Brand in 2023 and has won the IRMA Awards for ‘Master of Risk in Metals and Mining’ for seven consecutive years.
