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Environment Management Programmes

Environment Management Programmes (EMP) implemented management, training and awareness, and sustainability
by our assets are one of the most effective tools in the EMS initiatives. The total estimated annual energy savings are
framework for improving environmental performance. ~4,08,846 kWh, with a ~350 tonne reduction in total
estimated annual CO emissions. Approximately 2,000 trees
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In FY 2020-21, JPL implemented 20 EMPs focusing on plantations were conducted during the reporting period at
resource conservation (energy, water, and fuel), waste our wind and solar sites.

Key Environment Management Programmes of FY 2020-21

Electrification of In December 2020, a 16.2 km line of railway siding was successfully charged. Electric locos now transport rakes
JPL railway siding directly to JPL. This has resulted in an annual reduction of approximately 96,000 litres of diesel consumption, a
direct reduction of 256 tonnes of CO equivalent. The net CO equivalent avoided will be 14,000 kgs per year.
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3R- Waste • Paper recycling initiatives for reduction in paper consumption
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• Actuator card repair and reuse at site to reduce e-waste generation
• Reuse of conveyor belt scraps
Read more in Instruments of Circular Economy, Pg- 66 and 67

Environmental Despite COVID-19, various internal and external trainings on environmental topics such as sustainability, waste
trainings management, legal & other requirements, and ISO 14001-Environmental Management System were delivered
via virtual platforms. It benefitted approximately 50% of employees at various levels. Table talk mock drills
were conducted for various emission scenarios of SO , NO and PM which helped to familiarise desk operators
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about respective actions to be taken to avoid exceeding emissions as per statutory guidelines.

Preserving Continuous steps toward Apraava Energy's biodiversity conservation principles have been taken
biodiversity throughout the year in order to advance our journey for preserving biodiversity across all assets.

Read more in Protecting Biodiversity, Pg- 72 and 73

World World Environment Day 2020 was celebrated across all operational sites with the theme ‘Let’s make
Environment biodiversity our way of life’ engaging employees, families, contract partners, and township children.
Day 2020
• JPL organised nine different events with 13 categories of participants by leveraging virtual platforms.
• Innovative programmes such as making of video blogs, short films, online quizzes, etc. were organised.
• ‘Best out of waste’ competition was organised for township ladies where contestants had to present
handmade creative items prepared using waste generated at households.
• Events like theme-based slogans and ‘Picture with Nature’, a photo contest got good participation.
• A tree plantation drive was organised on June 5 by employees while maintaining all necessary social
distancing precuations.