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Geoclean solidifies its Leadership Position by revolutionising Sustainable Waste Management

Jul 15, 2024 by Mansi 0 Comments #ACC’s waste management arm, #Ambuja Cements, #Geoclean, #Mr. Ajay Kapur

Ahmedabad, 15 July 2024: Ambuja Cements and ACC’s waste management arm, Geoclean, is revolutionising how municipalities and industries manage their waste by providing innovative and sustainable solutions. Utilising co-processing technology, Geoclean ensures complete recycling and recovery of resources inherent in waste, leaving zero residue for landfills and significantly reducing environmental impact. With seven pre-processing and 12 co-processing facilities across the country, Geoclean has played a key role in increasing the Thermal Substitution Rate (TSR) to 8.5% during FY’24.

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Mr. Ajay Kapur, CEO – Cement Business, Adani Group said, “Sustainable waste management is the need of the hour as our cities and industries are growing at a rapid rate. Willingness and capability to manage waste is a classic example of a forward-thinking, sustainable and responsible business. It integrates perfectly into our larger climate change mitigation and carbon footprint reduction goals. We are glad to be contributing towards the circular economy through Geoclean, and our endeavour is to continue on this path towards revolutionising waste management.”

An integral part of the Adani Group’s Cement Business, Geoclean collaborates with over 20 municipalities and several industries to deliver sustainable waste management solutions, effectively diverting waste from landfills. Leveraging technological expertise, a skilled workforce, and standardised systems, Geoclean offers customised, safe and reliable waste management solutions. This initiative addresses current environmental challenges and aligns with a vision for a sustainable future.

Managing waste can be costly and time-consuming, posing significant challenges. Geoclean assists its customers across diverse industrial sectors by offering comprehensive services including guidance, assessment, logistics support, pre-processing, and final waste treatment through co-processing. Geoclean also collaborates with municipalities to manage significant volumes of municipal solid waste sustainably. Geoclean’s efforts have remediated over 10 legacy landfills resulting in reclaiming over 100 acres of land.

Geoclean’s advanced waste handling and treatment facilities are key to advancing a closed-loop circular economy. During FY’24, Geoclean co-processed more than 17 lakh tonnes of waste and conserved over 1 million tonnes of natural resources. Geoclean’s new pre- and co-processing facility at Ambuja Marwar and co-processing facility at ACC Jamul are fully operational, boosting utilisation of waste-derived fuels at these locations, elevating TSR to 15%.

Geoclean further solidifies its position as a leader in sustainable waste management through its ambitious goal of achieving 25% TSR by 2028. Expanding in key markets to manage Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) and provide Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) services, Geoclean will continue to offer innovative solutions across industrial, municipal and agricultural sectors.

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Ambuja Cements and ACC Pioneer Digital Initiatives That Will Shape the Future of Construction Industry

Jun 19, 2024 by Gayathri Pariti 0 Comments #ACC Pioneer Digital Initiatives, #Adani Group, #Adani Portfolio, #Ahmedabad, #Ambuja Cements, #Ambuja Cements Limited and ACC Limited, #Cement Network Operating Centre, #Construction Industry, #Mr. Ajay Kapur, #NexGen Sales & Reward Platform

Ahmedabad, 19 June 2024: Ambuja Cements Limited and ACC Limited, the cement and building material companies of the diversified Adani Portfolio, are excited to unveil their commitment towards innovation that will redefine the construction landscape through a series of visionary digital initiatives. The companies are steadfastly pursuing operational excellence and customer-centric solutions with cutting-edge digital initiatives.

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Mr. Ajay Kapur, CEO – Cement Business, Adani Group, said, “With the continuous evolution of the digital landscape across the nation and globally, we wholeheartedly embrace the need for the construction sector to adapt and create more efficient and effective solutions. Our digital journey reflects our dedication to innovate and deliver best in class products and solutions to all our stakeholders efficiently. Ambuja Cements and ACC’s digital initiatives emerge as a beacon of progress. The process of modernising the entire digital landscape, as well as using AI & IoT technologies for enhancing the plants stand as a testament to the company’s unwavering commitment to progress.”

At the forefront of this initiative is the development of the NexGen Sales & Reward Platform, a forward-looking digital ecosystem designed to foster seamless collaboration among customers, channel partners, retailers, influencers and sales partners by streamlining coordination and operations on a modern technology stack. By standardising and simplifying business processes, the companies aspire to significantly enhance outcomes for internal teams and external collaborators.

In addition, Ambuja Cements and ACC are implementing the ‘Plants of the Future’ programme to digitally transform manufacturing processes to improve production quality and reduce costs. This includes incorporating robotics for automation, automated weighbridges, in-plant automation, automated quality testing, robotics process automation for plant shutdown management, and drones for maintenance.

The digital transformation also encompasses their Industry 4.0-based Command-and-Control programme, a pioneering platform that offers stakeholders a visual representation of critical business data as well as insights and exceptions for seamless and proactive running of the business. This platform harnesses advanced analytics, equipping decision-makers with the necessary tools to optimise strategies for maximum output. Under phase 1 of this programme, the companies have developed the Cement Network Operating Centre (CNOC) dashboard.

Teaming up with the Adani Group’s AI Labs will seamlessly enable harnessing the power of artificial intelligence through the integration of AI models, including generative AI capabilities, video-based analytics and optimiser functionalities. This will accelerate the decision-making processes and elevate customer interactions to new levels of efficiency.

Furthermore, the companies are implementing their advanced logistics and fleet management tools by revamping vehicle tracking and transportation management systems. Leveraging technologies such as GPS, RFIDs, and advanced track-and-trace algorithms, these enhancements will provide real-time vehicle location and estimated arrival times, enabling driver safety, seamless coordination between buyers and sellers for enhanced efficiency. The new expansion projects will fully use digital tools for enhanced project management capabilities.

The digital transformation encompasses its entire landscape, including network, data, business applications across its plants, and cybersecurity. Recognising the importance of cybersecurity, the companies will have fortified their business information systems with advanced and modern cybersecurity solutions. Adani’s ISO 27k-certified central cyber defence and security operations centre ensures enterprise-grade security, safeguarding the integrity of the company’s operations.

Ambuja Cements and ACC’s focus on Digitalisation and AI-driven strategies exemplifies its dedication to delivering exceptional solutions. By embracing cutting-edge technologies and fostering a culture of innovation, the company continues to pioneer advancements that redefine the sector.

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Ambuja Manovikas Kendra Students Bag Top Honour at Umang Season 6 for Sixth Time in a Row

Apr 24, 2024 by Sujata 0 Comments #Ambuja Cements, #AMK, #Ropar, #Umang Season 6

Punjab, 24 April 2024: Ambuja Cements, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Portfolio, is glad to announce that the students of Ambuja Manovikas Kendra (AMK) in Ropar, Punjab, a school for specially-abled children has won the ‘Overall Championship Trophy’ at Umang Season 6 (North Zone Cultural Competition for Specially-abled Children). The students from AMK have now won this honour at the event for the sixth time in a row.

A team comprising of 12 students and four teachers from AMK were among the 275-odd participants from 20 special schools across the 16 districts of Punjab as well as from Haryana, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh. The North Zone Cultural Competition – Umang is organised by Special Olympics Bharat, Punjab in collaboration with Ashadeep welfare society for specially-abled students as well as special-ed teachers, and this was the sixth edition of the annual event.

Across all the competitions, the team of AMK students displayed exceptional skill and talent in their performances to clinch the first position in four events and secured the second position in two more. This placed the team’s overall score well above other participants and resulted in AMK being honoured with the ‘Overall Championship Trophy’ to add a silver lining to their achievements. This consistent success for six consecutive years is a testament to the dedication of the AMK staff and the resilience of all the children.

The mission of Ambuja Manovikas Kendra under Ambuja Cement Foundation is to empower special-needs youngsters, including the intellectually disabled, children on the Autism spectrum, and those with multiple challenges, enabling them to unlock their full potential and pursue success in life. AMK caters to over 503 children, all broadly fitting into the category of special-needs, and provides them with a conducive environment, appropriate education, and therapeutic interventions to meet their individual developmental needs.