August 30, 2008

Shree Cement bags environmental excellence & quality award

It is reported that National Council for Cement & Building Materials has awarded the awards for sustainability in the fields of electrical and thermal energy, as well as environmental excellence and quality as a manufacturer of cement and building materials to Shree Cements Limited. Mr NN Prasad joint secretary for independent power project in the central ministry of commerce and industry presented the awards to Mr Prashant Bangur of Shree Cement.

The award recognized Shree Cement’s commitment towards adopting innovative techniques and technologies as well promoting cost economy besides enhancing its eco friendly corporate image and boosting the morale of employees and stakeholders.

NCCB presented the award after a presentation made at a seminar on the issue by Mr R Bhargava of Shree Cements Limited on clean development mechanism to mitigate carbon dioxide emission in the cement industry. The paper on cement sustainability initiatives highlighted climate change issues, environment, health and safety. Mr JP Ameta of Shree Cement presented a second paper on optimization of cement grinding circuit.

Mr MK Singhi executive director of Shree Cement said that it’s “Clean & Green drive was profitable. It would continue to work to improve its triple bottom line while involving employees at all levels in the operation and management activities and decision making.”