STL Commits to net-zero Emissions by 2030

On Wednesday, STL announced its commitment to become a carbon-neutral company by 2030, as it will implement net-zero manufacturing and sustainable network building strategies.

STL Commits to Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2030

In a press statement, the company cited the recent COP26 Summit and the need for climate action. It said that the countries at the summit committed to reducing emissions, and as such, STL will have to play its part. The company also noted that the internet and supporting network components account for ~3.7% of global emissions.

The statement added that the company has outlined a 20-year roadmap to achieve net-zero carbon emissions and other social goals. The goals are listed as follows:

• Net-zero emissions in manufacturing facilities by 2030: Sterlite has been mitigating carbon emissions from its manufacturing plants and has set a goal for net-zero emissions by 2030.
• 100% plants Zero Waste to Landfill certified by 2030: Sterlite is the first in the industry to get ‘Zero Waste to Landfill’ (ZWL) certification for its Indian manufacturing facilities. Recently, STL has achieved a landfill diversion rate of 99.97% for its Rakholi plant.
• 100% sustainable sourcing: Over the last few years, Sterlite has been sourcing sustainable raw materials for packaging, transitioning to a green supply chain.
• Water positivity by 2030: The company recycled over 1,41,000 m3 of water at its manufacturing facilities and harvested another 4,000+ m3 through rainwater harvesting structures. By 2030, it aims to become 100% water positive across all its manufacturing locations.

STL has also conducted Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) for ten OF cable families and aims to cover 100% of its portfolio by 2030. Its Celesta cable reduces the overall plastic content while Aerial cables (ADSS) reduce the usage of harmful thermoplastic like Aramid yarns.

Ankit Agarwal, MD, STL, said, “as STL continues to transform billions of lives through digital networks, mainstreaming climate control actions is at the core of our business practices. We have taken giant strides towards implementing our environmental impact programs through zero waste to landfill, sustainable sourcing, water positivity, and much more. We will continue to aggressively invest in becoming a carbon-neutral company through various energy efficiency initiatives.”