PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, March 24: Tata Steel Mining Limited (TSML) has been honoured with the prestigious Golden Peacock Award for Sustainability, 2021, in recognition of the company’s ongoing efforts to promote and implement high standards of environmental, social, and corporate governance practices.
At a virtual award ceremony organized by the Institute of Directors (IOD), India on Wednesday, Rajarshi Palit, senior general manager (Commercial), TSML received the award on behalf of the company, in the presence of its managing director Pankaj Satija, other officials of the company and dignitaries.
Commenting on the award, Satija said, “This award recognises Tata Steel Mining’s unwavering commitment to managing environmental, social, and governance issues sustainably with a focus on smart mining, technical breakthroughs, innovation and collaboration. To create a paradigm shift in the process of mining and ferrochrome production we strive to reinforce the synergy between people, planet, and profit. This honour will energise our team and further strengthen the resolve to refine our sustainable operation practices to take it to greater heights.”
While receiving the award Palit said ‘’ Sustainability has always been at the core of Tata Steel Mining’s business strategy and value system, and it will continue to be so in the company’s future plans. With the growing importance of carbon-free and eco-friendly products, TSML is taking adequate steps in a structured manner to achieve its sustainability goals with a focus on renewable energy, water conservation, biodiversity conservation, safety and waste management. We aim to make Tata Indicrome (Tata Steel Mining’s Ferro Chrome brand) one of the top global and sustainable Ferro Chrome products.”
