As encapsulated in our purpose, “We transform lives by building sustainable world class infrastructure”, KEC International is committed to sustainable operations, advancing the green economy, and reducing our ecological footprint. Preserving and enhancing natural capital is ingrained in our work, ensuring comprehensive environmental stewardship across our manufacturing facilities and project sites. We contribute to a healthier planet and a more sustainable future by prioritising environmental sustainability.
Operating in a high energy intensity industry, we understand the critical need to reduce our energy consumption to achieve decarbonisation. To address the volatility in energy prices, we have invested significantly in reducing energy use and lowering carbon emissions. Our dedication to environmental sustainability and energy conservation has earned us prestigious awards, such as the Platinum and Gold Awards for Energy Conservation & Sustainability from the SEEM (Society of Energy Engineers & Managers) Award 2023 for our Jaipur, Butibori, and Jabalpur plants.
Our projects have also been recognised at events like the 5th ESG Summit & Awards and the Net Zero Summit and Awards 2024. We received accolades such as the CEMIG Renewable Energy Certificate and the “Good Practices in Sustainability” Award by CEMIG, affirming the sustainable energy consumption of SAE Towers, Brazil. Our ongoing efforts to reduce our environmental impact include strict internal controls to monitor energy use and greenhouse gas emissions across all our facilities and projects.
Energy Consumption
• Target:
Reduce energy consumption intensity by 15% by FY26
• Status:
Energy consumption intensity reduced by 28% in FY24 compared to FY21
Carbon Emission
• Target:
Reduce GHG emissions intensity by 20% by FY26
• Status:
GHG emission intensity reduced by 25% in FY24 compared to FY21
Illumination through natural light at Cables manufacturing unit, Vadodara
Induction Heater, Dubai
Solar rooftop power plant, Jaipur
KEC International’s sustainability policy is committed to reducing environmental degradation and promoting the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle) to minimise environmental impact. Circularity is deeply embedded in our operations by optimising material use from the design stage, minimising waste, and ensuring materials are repurposed or recycled after their useful life. By integrating circular economy principles, we aim to use materials efficiently, reduce waste generation, and plan for the reuse or recycling of materials, including steel, zinc, copper, and others, after their useful life.
To support this, KEC has established zero-based material consumption guidelines that minimise raw material usage and waste generation across our manufacturing plants and project sites. Once materials have served their initial purpose, we ensure they are repurposed or recycled rather than disposed of in landfills, keeping them within the supply chain and reducing overall waste. Additionally, we are involved in building waste-to-energy plants that convert waste into energy, helping manage waste and contributing to energy generation.
Circularity
• Target:
Achieve zero waste to landfill by FY26
• Status:
Waste to landfill reduced by 53% in FY24 compared to FY21.
Acid Recovery Plant, Nagpur
Hybrid Drums for Cables, Vadodara
In the water-intensive construction industry, KEC International has implemented proactive measures to manage its water footprint, aiming to reduce consumption and enhance water conservation. These efforts include comprehensive water mapping in our factories to target highconsumption areas and ensure efficient water use. All manufacturing plants operate on a zero discharge principle, recycling effluents and domestic wastewater through advanced treatment facilities.
Recognised for our effective water management, certifications like the Water Positive Plant for KEC Butibori, Jabalpur, and Vadodara Cables reflect our commitment. Achieving water credit-todebit ratios of 1.60 at KEC Butibori, 1.71 at Vadodara Cables, and 1.31 at KEC Jabalpur demonstrates our efficient water use practices.
Water Positive Approach
• Target:
Reduce water consumption intensity by 20% by FY26
• Status:
Water consumption intensity reduced by 20% in FY24 compared to FY21
Rainwater harvesting pond, Jabalpur
Rainwater harvesting system, Jaipur
STP plant for waste water treatment, Jabalpur
KEC International’s Approach: Depending on the project nature, KEC prepares biodiversity risk assessment and management plans. Approvals are taken from relevant multinational funding agencies, considering risk assessments, guidelines by forest departments, and consultations with stakeholders.
These comprehensive efforts and initiatives across various dimensions of natural capital underscore KEC International’s commitment to sustainability, aligning with our purpose to transform lives by building sustainable world class infrastructure.
