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Sustainable practices are already being adopted by the food and beverages industry
in various ways. However, it is pertinent to remember that most of these practices
offer long-term rewards rather than short-term gains. Businesses in the industry can
start their transition towards sustainability by integrating energy-efficient cooling and
heating solutions, that are offered by several major players including Thermax,
Bhandari said.

On the other hand, there are several solutions that produce significant results in the
long run. These should also be adopted by companies to demonstrate their
commitment to preserving our planet and conserving critical resources like water. In
the food and beverages industry, companies can create successful brands led by
sustainability ethos. “At Thermax, we strive to promote the growth of such
businesses by offering them cutting-edge clean energy solutions,” Bhandari said.

Ashish Bhandari, Managing Director and CEO, Thermax Limited

Case studies show that digital technologies for sustainability can successfully
enhance a plant’s efficiency by two to five per cent within a few months. “Similar to
how tools like Google Maps and Waze enhance people’s efficiency, innovative tools
like the ones offered by Thermax can enhance industrial operations within the F&B
sector,” Bhandari said.

As the global sustainability movement gains momentum, companies should
proactively invest in energy audits and energy efficiency programmes, Bhandari
stressed. “This is vital to identifying key sources of energy wastage and improving
upon the same. Companies of all sizes can begin their sustainability journey by

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