Circular Economy

We (energy, infrastructure, resources, logistics, and others) have taken important steps towards creating circular economies. The circular economy is about reducing waste and making the most of given resources, minimising environmental impact, and enhancing economic value. Some initiatives that highlight our commitment to a circular economy include:

Waste reduction and recycling

We are implementing advanced waste reduction and recycling techniques across business verticals, reducing the strain on natural resources and minimizing waste dispatched to landfills.

Sustainable energy

We are a major renewable energy player, with a focus on solar and wind power. By investing in clean energy sources, we are reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to a more sustainable energy landscape.

Green transportation

We are committed to enhancing the efficiency of its logistics and transportation operations, investing in electric and alternative fuel vehicles to reduce emissions and fuel consumption.

Resource optimization

We aim to maximise resource use across operations, whether in the mining of natural resources or in the development of infrastructure projects.

Innovation and technology

We are exploring innovative technologies and processes to catalyse the circular economy, researching ways to increase the lifespan of products, designing for enhanced durability, while developing new methods to recover and reuse materials.

Stakeholder engagement

We recognise that a circular economy is not just about internal practices; it is also about engaging with partners, suppliers, and customers to create a holistic and sustainable circular economies as part of our project and investment design.

Community and social responsibility

We emphasise community engagement through social responsibility initiatives that create a positive impact on the well-being and livelihoods of local communities.

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Achievements | FY 22-23

In FY23, we used 8.52 million tonnes of fly ash, 3.98 million tonnes of slag, and 1.3 million tonnes of synthetic gypsum (including phosphogypsum) to replace clinker in cement production, enabling us to recycle waste. The business continues to enhance the consumption of alternative fuels (a total of 0.82 million tonnes of alternative fuels in cement manufacturing throughout).

A total of 14.62 million tonnes waste-derived resources were consumed by ACC in 2022-2023. Geoclean, the waste management arm of Ambuja Cements, pioneered co-processing waste in cement kiln. Its four dedicated pre-processing facilities comprised installations for blending liquids, shredding solids cum sludge, and homogenising waste before sustainable co-processing at six locations. Geoclean co-processes waste from industries and municipalities in kilns as an alternative fuel, reducing the use of traditional fuel, and initiating a circular economy. Geoclean developed six pre-processing and 13 co-processing facilities with storage areas, feeding arrangements, and laboratories across India, that support both ACC and Ambuja Cements.

'For Better Tomorrows'

ESG Report 2023 of Adani Portfolios
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