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Energy conservation

Energy conservation initiatives
The various means by which the Indian y yMaximum generation of steam per y yMaximum heat recovery through
sugar industry can save energy and/or unit bagasse or fuel the reclamation of a hot condensate,
fuel are : y yMaximum generation of power per flashing etc.
y yfficient use of mechanical/electrical unit of steam
E
energy y yMinimum consumption of processed
steam

ENERGY REQUIREMENTS IN A SUGAR MANUFACTURING
PLANT BCML and its energy
conservation initiatives
Unit Percentage The Company undertook various
Juice extraction plant 40-45% energy efficiency initiatives,
Juice purification plant 10-15% which resulted in enhanced
power efficiency, lower steam
Sugar crystallisation 15-20%
consumption and moderated
Sugar centrifugals 10-15%
power consumption per tonne of
Steam generation 5-10% crushed cane.

Health and safety

Industrial health and safety BCML and its health and coupled with the development of
in India safety Initiatives SOPs, has ensured better employee
Health and safety of workers should be The Company conducts various safety health and safety. The Company
one of the most important priorities audits to ensure that its standards are formed an EHS committee comprising
of any industrial unit. The workers are at par with stipulated safety standards. members of all departments to identify
the resource, the ones who keep the It conducts training to ensure that issues and resolve them quickly.
production process in motion and all employees are equipped with the
generate revenues. necessary safety knowledge; it provides
personal protective equipment. This,

Outlook
Going forward, the Company will continue to invest in sustainable initiatives. The Company plans to maintain
environmental impact substantially below the statutory norms and reduce water consumption per tonne of cane. It will
also continue to upgrade its equipment and conduct training sessions to ensure they are at par with the best standards
pertaining to environment and safety.

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