Tata Power has initiated various projects to address the underlying causes of biodiversity loss and improve its status by safeguarding ecosystems, species and genetic diversity. Tata Power’s sustainable and conservation initiatives are active in all its areas of operation.
The company has installed high efficiency air pollution control equipment in all its plants to maintain emissions below statutory requirements, and further plans to reduce pollution by producing 20-25% energy from renewable resources by 2022. Under its Afforestation Programmes, in association with Maharashtra’s Forest Department, Tata Power has covered around 14,000 ha in the catchment areas of 6 lakes in the Western Ghats, where the company has planted over 18 million trees till date.
Commenting on this initiative, Anil Sardana, CEO & MD, Tata Power, said, “Sustainability as a practice is intricately weaved into every function of Tata Power in a way that addresses the interest of all its stakeholders and the society at large. Biodiversity is the cornerstone of our existence on earth and, being a responsible corporate citizen, Tata Power has always actively initiated integrated conservation drives. “We have aligned our green strategy with the Aichi targets because the said targets beautifully addresses biodiversity with a 360 degree approach, and serve as a flexible framework for the establishment of national and regional targets with measurable results.”, he further added.