 The world today is confronted with an impending catastrophe. This is related to the phenomenon of global warming and accelerated climate change.
Global warming exacerbates the challenges of poverty and environmental degradation and they pose a threat of far reaching consequences.
A defining trait of ITC is its deeply Indian character that aligns corporate strategies to national priorities.
In line with the Indian Government's National Action Plan on Climate Change we have adopted strategies to address climate change related impacts and developed mitigation and adaptation plans.
Our approach has been to integrate these plans with our business strategies.
Our strategies include:
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Identify and evaluate climate change risks for each business |
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Reduce environmental impact of our processes, products and services and endeavour to enhance our positive environmental footprint |
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Adopt a low carbon growth path through reduction in specific energy consumption and enhanced use of renewable energy. |
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Enlarge our carbon positive footprint through increased carbon sequestration, by expanding forestry projects in wastelands. |
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Reduce specific water consumption and augment rainwater harvesting activities, both onsite and offsite, at watershed catchment areas. |
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Work towards resource conservation by minimising waste generation, maximising reuse & recycling and using external post consumer waste as raw material in our Units. |
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Create Sustainable Livelihoods and promote sustainable agricultural practices |
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