By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : March 16, 2023 10:00 am
The company got the permission to use the Responsible Care logo after successfully completing a comprehensive assessment procedure carried out by experts
DCM Shriram Ltd., a leading business conglomerate with a business portfolio comprising agri-rural and chlor-vinyl business, has been recertified as a Responsible Care (RC) company for its manufacturing facility in Bharuch, Gujarat.
The company got the permission to use the Responsible Care logo after successfully completing a comprehensive assessment procedure carried out by experts. RC is the global chemical industry's voluntary Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) initiative to drive continuous improvement in performance.
Commenting on the recertification, Ajay S. Shriram, Chairman & Senior Managing Director, DCM Shriram Ltd. said, “It is a matter of great pride and encouragement for us that our Bharuch site has been re-certified under the coveted Responsible Care initiative. This is yet another milestone in our sustainability journey and I would like to congratulate our team for this achievement.”
“We are committed towards EHS and conduct our operations and activities with utmost care and in the most responsible and sustainable manner. Our Bharuch and Kota sites are also certified for Five Star British Safety Council Safety system,” said Vikram S. Shriram, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, DCM Shriram Ltd.
DCM Shriram’s upcoming Epichlorohydrin (ECH) plant is designed to use Glycerine as the main raw material which is fully renewable. The company is also setting up a renewable energy plant to meet its growing energy requirements. The company’s social responsibility activities are also focused on environmental sustainability along with holistic development of communities.
DCM Shriram Ltd is a leading business conglomerate with a group turnover of Rs. 9,849 crores. The business portfolio of DCM Shriram comprises of Agri-Rural Business – Urea, Sugar, Farm Solution Business covering the entire range of agri-inputs, R&D-based Hybrid Seeds; Chlor-Vinyl Business – Caustic Soda, Chlorine, Calcium Carbide, Aluminum Chloride, PVC resins, Power and Cement; and Value-added business Fenesta Building Systems making UPVC windows and doors.