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Environmental
Our assets include extra-high voltage transmission lines, which imply lower transmission losses ensuring transmission of more power per unit of Right-of-Way. Multi-circuit towers and GIS technology have also optimised Right-of-Way and reduced requirement of substation land respectively.
Also, power transmission activities are non-polluting in nature, do not involve disposal of pollutants in land, air or water and have minimal contribution to environmental pollution. In spite of power transmission business not being carbon-intensive, responsibility towards environment is an integral part of our business. Since water is not required for any of its operations and processes, our impact on water resources is limited to domestic and office consumption and for horticulture etc. Operating in power transmission business, carbon footprint of our assets is minimal.
However, we are aware of the importance of climate change and its implication on our surroundings and the world around us and have been making efforts to make a positive contribution to the air and water around us. Some of the initiatives undertaken are described below:
CREATING GREEN SURROUNDINGS
We undertake efforts to increase green cover in and around our establishments. Plantation of trees was taken up during the year across our locations, as part of the various plantation drives. We also participated in the Project Manager’s plantation drive ‘POWERGREEN 2021’.
WATER CONSERVATION
We have installed Rain Water Harvesting systems for conservation and recharging of ground water, reflecting our commitment to conserve natural resources. Further, open wells have been interconnected to form a Water Grid management system. These initiatives have resulted in increase in ground water level leading to availability of water throughout the year for activities such as auxiliary system, horticulture & landscaping works, domestic use, etc.
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Power transmission activities do not generate any major solid or liquid waste and is generally limited to used batteries, transformer oil, metal scrap and e-waste. Handling and disposal of waste is carried out in a responsible manner ensuring compliance to applicable guidelines and government norms. Our waste management is centred around the philosophy of 3Rs - Reduce, Reuse & Recycle. In this direction, using scrap material, we have utilised the scrap to set up a semi-closed shed for storing oil drums and towards beautification of the substation premises.
36 Annual Report 2021-22