- Sustainability
- Planet
- Circular Economy
Steel, cement, aggregates and sand are the major bulk materials used in our operations. We consistently strive to increase the use of sustainable and eco-friendly materials such as fly ash and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace (GGBS).
At our transmission tower production facilities, located at Pithampur and Kancheepuram, sustained efforts are being made to recycle steel and zinc that are consumed in the operations. We actively promote and maximise the use of such materials for various applications across construction projects.
Recycling and Reusing Waste
Concrete waste generated in civil work related to infrastructure projects is mostly disposed through authorised agencies or sent to landfills. The concrete waste also consumes space at the project site. Various project sites of L&T are trying to maximise the reuse or recycling of this waste at the project site itself, and thus, divert from landfills. This in-situ reuse or recycling not only helps avoid emissions linked to transportation of the waste material from the site to designated locations, but also helps in reducing consumption of natural resources for site activities.
Waste Management
Waste management is a material topic and a key focus area for L&T due to the volume and type of material used in EPC projects and manufacturing.
The significant increase in waste generation is due to enhancement in waste data capturing/reporting across different businesses and on account of higher material consumption linked to significantly higher execution. The strategy to manage waste is aligned with the principles of Circular Economy and focusses on the 3Rs, i.e., Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Waste Management is integrated into the EHS management system with comprehensive guidelines and procedures to ensure proper waste management.
