Sustainable in every aspect.
Supreme functions with an environment-first perspective. Our environmental initiatives and strategies illustrate our commitment to a sustainable future.
Over the last several decades, the function of corporate organizations has gradually evolved from expansion and growth to that of overall value-creating institutions for all of its stakeholders. With an all-encompassing goal of driving change for the betterment of society, Supreme has always implemented processes that go beyond wealth creation. Today, it is crucial to understand the impact of carbon emissions. Supreme’s primary focus is on reducing its carbon footprint when it comes to manufacturing. The company has been taking several initiatives to uphold its objective of low-carbon emissions and continues to do so.
Increase the use of renewable energy from
17% to 25% of the total energy requirement.
(Upto Sep-23 Re Mix 14.85%)
26 manufacturing units RE Presence
(solar/wind) energy.
Aim to achieve a reduction of
carbon emission by 60,000 tons every year.
Reducing carbon emission intensity of
CO2 per MT of production by 22%.
Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report
BRSR FY 22-23 Published.
Reduction of water footprint by re-use & re-cycling
of water.
The Blueprint of Our Sustainable Future
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Marching towards becoming a carbon-neutral company
Supreme strives to reduce carbon emissions in its operations through the use of renewable energy and low-carbon fuels. Starting in FY 22-23, we have replaced LPG with PNG in the Kanpur Plant for lower carbon emissions. Further, our greenhouse gas emissions were reduced by 3.69% & avoided emissions by 56% in FY 2022-23 (Base Year 2019-20). Our Hosur & Chennai plants utilisied 78% & 84% clean energy respectively in FY 22-23.
Low Carbon Emission Roadmap
- FY 22-23: 44.47 million kWh with 29,860 tCO2e avoided emission.
- FY 23-24: 87.10 million kWh with 68,809 tCO2e avoided emission.(Upto Sep-23, 27.12 Million Kwh with 18,226 tCo2e avoided emission.)
Renewable Energy
Climate change is the biggest business challenge in coming years since we are experiencing an unprecedented scale of extreme weather events such as heat waves, floods, drought, and cyclones, while mother earth’s temperature is increasing continuously every year due to the overexploitation of natural resources.
As overwhelming as the challenges are, it is our company’s unshakeable belief that our business possesses the immense capability to make a transformational contribution as a corporate to make sustainability a core component of our business strategy.
Supreme Industries Limited formed a vertical ‘Energy and Environment’ for climate change, energy efficiency and renewable energy programme to augment our vision towards sustainable development.
We have taken concrete steps to move forward in sustainable development by establishing rooftop solar power at different locations across India by investing Rs. 94 Crores and procuring green energy from the market. Company's 26 manufacturing units having RE presence. (Solar/Wind).
Renewable Energy Roadmap
- All new plants will be equipped with renewable energy.
- Group current solar capacity is 33 Mwp. Plan to increase it to 36 Mwp.
- Renewable Hybrid Power PPA Signed for 6 Nos of Plants, supply started at Erode, for rest of plants supply expected to start by end of this year.
- Group Captive Solar Power utilization started at Noida & Kanpur Units.
Water Management
Supreme is concerned about the global issue of water scarcity. The company has taken several measures to monitor, conserve, recycle and reduce the consumption of fresh water.
We strive to improve the groundwater level by building ponds and pits to collect & conserve rainwater. We follow/use a rain water harvesting system (catch the rain) and zero liquid discharge (stop the drain) policy for water management.
We preserve our water resources by reusing STP-treated water for internal purposes. We also adhere to the water management system's legal requirements.
Green Products
Our diverse offering of products manufactured in an eco-friendly manner serves to save natural resources. Multiple Supreme insulated products, including INSU Sound XLO, INSU Sound BN, INSU Sound B CAP, INSU BXL, INSU Tape, INSUflex Hose & Sheet, INSU Reflector, INSU Shield, INSU Shield Tubing and INSU MELA Foam are classified as Green products and certified by CII-Green products and service council.
Certifications
ISO 50001:2018 Certification: Energy Management System
Our 10 major energy-intensive plants are already certified for ISO 50001 Energy Management System (EnMS). Further 5 plants also in process for EnMS certification in FY 23-24.
ISO 14001 : Environmental Management System
15 manufacturing units are certified with ISO 14001. Further 2 other units are in process for certifications in FY 23-24.
ISO 45001 : Occupational Health and Safety
Management System (OHSAS)
14 manufacturing units are certified with ISO 45001. Further 2 other units are in process for certifications in FY 23-24.
ESG reporting, CDP Carbon Disclosure Projects, fulfilling all Environmental Compliances, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and Green Procurement Policy for sustainable sourcing from value chain partners are a few of our key focus areas.
A Sustainable Tomorrow
In today's day and age, the green movement is more important than ever. It is indeed every company's responsibility to make changes and choices that benefit the environment. Hence as a company, we aim to foster an environment-first culture in the future as well.