Integrated Report 2018-19
Integrated Report 2018-19
Greenko has set a target to make at least 85% of its critical suppliers certified by ISO 14001 and RoHS compliant by March 2020.
In pursuit of excellence, Greenko remains vigilant towards usage of natural resources and is responsible in reducing the impact on environment.
Greenko carries out Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) study prior to the commencement of any operations, in line with the requirements of ten Equator Principles; eight International Finance Corporation (IFC) Social & Environmental Sustainability Performance Standards (PS); and IFC Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Guidelines. All new projects developed by Greenko have undergone ESIA to pro- actively mitigate any issue that adversely impacts natural capital. All impact mitigation measures, which have arisen out of this voluntary ESIA, have been taken up for implementation.
Further, Greenko has implemented the following related initiatives:
1. ESMS implementation
2. ESMS training
3. Green Procurement
4. Preservation of Biodiversity
To preserve and enhance nature throughout the value chain, the contractors and suppliers of Greenko also are required to adhere to environmental norms beyond compliance. This is achieved by Integration of environmental performance considerations in existing procurement processes. More than 50% of Greenko’s suppliers are certified for ISO 14001. Greenko’s SCM team is also creating awareness among vendors/ suppliers on environmentally preferred goods and services.
Greenko’s projects involve contractors who play a significant role during the construction stage. To involve them in preserving /conserving natural capital, the EPC contractors, OEM and civil contractors are required to sign and adhere to a Supplier Code of Conduct that incorporates measures to mitigate impact and preserve nature.
Greenko’s choices of energy generation helps in conserving the limited natural resources and consequent emissions, discharges and disposal. Further, it mitigates the GHG emissions and thus climate change by displacing fossil fuel. Greenko has avoided 8 million tons of CO2 by generation of clean energy. In addition, the group has till date registered 22 Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects with UNFCCC.
At Greenko operations, waste management is based on Environment and Social Management System. The ESMS requires conformance to legal requirements along with reducing the generation of wastes and to reuse or recycle whenever possible. The guidelines are followed for identification of the waste streams, their classification, manner of collection, transport and appropriate final disposal. Greenko carries out continuous monitoring of generation, storage and treatment/disposal of wastes by its contractors and vendors. Greenko conducts environmental education program for employees and partners, and finds it very effective in reducing, segregating, and managing waste.
All new projects developed by Greenko have undergone ESIA to pro-actively mitigate any issue that adversely impacts natural capital. All impact mitigation measures, which have arisen out of this voluntary ESIA, have been taken up for implementation. 
The wind, solar and hydro projects do not consume any fuel for the power generation. Thus, the material consumption in these plants is only towards the O&M of plants.
Greenko owns and occupies sites of significant area through which natural drainages flow and water recharge and storage happens. Accordingly, whenever there is any modification in landscape at operational stage, Greenko ensures that the water resource system is not negatively impacted. Further, it makes the best efforts to restore traditional water resources as also ecological and water resource functions of landmass.
Water conservation measures have been implemented in all of Greenko plants. Rain Harvesting Pits, Storm Water Drainages and Rain Water Gutters have been constructed for conservation of water resource. In water-stressed regions rainwater harvesting has been implemented in the office and control room buildings. The water used for gardening is supplied by micro-irrigation (drip or sprinkler). Greenko ensured a substantial decrease in water consumption for Solar PV Modules cleaning activity with implementation of “MCS & Overhead Water Tank”. In a few Hydro Plants, arrangements have been made to divert and re-use of spillage water.
A water management program has been implemented in Ghani Solar Park, Kurnool, that promotes conservation of water by the construction of check dams and water canals around the operating site.
A total of 28 check dams and 12 kms long canal has been constructed in the solar park which assists in rain water catchment and the water is subsequently diverted into the reservoirs.
This water management program has resulted in better harvesting of the rainwater and its conservation by increasing the groundwater level in the region. This initiative has eventually benefited Greenko itself, the water that is required for the plant operation is procured from the improved water table instead of external sources
Environment & Safety Pledge by Greenko Leaders
Greenko, across operations, practices energy conservation. Energy efficiency initiatives/ programs across our Greenko include
(i) use of CFL & LED lighting,
(ii) regular maintenance of the auxiliary equipment,
(iii) operational management of hydro plants- arresting water leakage through proper Grouting work in powerhouses avoiding the operation of pumps,
(iv) commissioning energy-efficient 5-star rated ACs and
(v) lighting controls automation with the installation of an outdoor light sensor timer.
Greenko takes proactive measures to restore, protect and enhance the biodiversity. Greenko has taken up a few bio-diversity conservation projects. The Fish stock seeding initiatives in the Netravathi river aims to protect the local ecology and bio diversity by fish stock seeding at its Hydel Plants on an annual basis. This program is undertaken in coordination with the Fisheries Department, Government of Karnataka. From the above initiative about 2,000 local fishermen residing nearby the reservoir are being benefited.
Other biodiversity protection programs taken are adoption of Rollapadu bird sanctuary for the conservation of the Great Indian Bustard, dientangling Ridley turtles and transplantation of the trees at project sites.
Some other significant initiatives taken are greenbelt development using micro-irrigation in our operating sites, bird nest development, drinking water holes for wild animals, fencing of water bodies near hydro plants to avoid accidents to animals, protection of tailrace sides with protective walls to avoid erosion in Hydro plants, fencing of HT lines/ transformers to avoid animal entry
We have adopted the following steps during the process of transplantation.
1. Soil sampling and site selection
2. Root pruning and tree packing
3. Transplantation of trees
4. Mechanical support and root pruning
5. Post-transplantation treatment
At Greenko’s Rayala wind power site, an initiative to conserve and protect butterflies was undertaken. This is achieved by developing organic farm and plantation of high nectar flowers, Marie gold and Hibiscus, within the project boundary.
As a result of this program, the population of butterflies in the garden has increased. The vegetation in the site has also increased significantly. As an added advantage, organic vegetables from the garden are used in our sites’ cafeteria.
Greenko has sponsored Project ‘Disentangling Sea Turtles’ with WWF India. The following progress is reported in 18-19.
Pilot surveys in Goa have been completed. All stakeholders including fishermen, life guards, officials from Forest and Fisheries’ Departments of the Government, are engaged
At Vizag , Dolphin Trawl Association and Fisheries and Forest Department of the government have been engaged and involved
Field team is put together and all preparations to undertake monitoring are completed. The activities of monitoring and conservation would begin after necessary permissions are obtained.
Project disentangling of turtles: Interaction with the fishermen community at Vizag
In pursuance of commitment towards Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources Greenko is supporting the “Habitat Conservation and Species Recovery of Great Indian Bustard (GIB) at Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary (RWS)”. Greenko is going to work along with Govt of Andhrapradesh and Forest Department to achieve and maintain a favourable conservation status at Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary.
Great Indian Bustard
Our advances in environmental improvement
Project development on Waste land (barren/scrub/rocky) for installation of Plants
No destruction of sensitive habitats to preserve flora and fauna
Non-consumptive use of earth’s limited resources
Conducting Environmental Impact Assessment of infrastructure during planning and construction
Bird nest provided at wind site in AP
All biodiversity, natural water streams and land contours are maintained in all project site, where possible
Real time Material management through SAP MM module
Inclusive and collaborative approach throughout the value chains among circular suppliers
Connecting physical inventory to the digital grid. Remote access, monitoring, and information on a inventory status and location.
Transaction costs are reduced and with access to information availability increases/reduction in purchase, connecting cluster level store to all plants
Decentralized Procurement process, reduced logistics and focusing on a local chain of production, consumption and return.
Maximize the value of assets throughout their lifecycle
Repair, refurbish, repurpose, remanufacture, recycle, reuse
Redesign and construction
With Proper ventilation to Inverter rooms reduced After auxiliary consumption
Generation improvement by 3%
Application of HVOF Coating Runner
Recycling and up-cycling
Recover useful material
Many innovative wealth from waste projects
Rainwater harvesting and treated municipal waste water is used for gardening
Banned single use plastic in office, meetings rooms etc.
Collectors and (re)processors
Own buyback contract
Used batteries are disposed on buy back scheme
All Hazardous waste and e-wastes are disposed to PCB authorized vendors and adherer to hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste framework
RO wastewater is beginning used for gardening purpose.
Packaging materials of all raw materials are reused onsite for useful applications
End of project life material recycling agreements are in discussion with various technology companies (as projects are still new)
Greenko would pro-actively participate in public policy advocacy for deeper decarbonisation in India through business and city government voluntary commitments.
Greenko has set a target to make at least 85% of its critical suppliers certified for ISO 14001 and RoHS standards by March 2020 and at least 95% by FY 24. To stimulate innovation and demand for environmentally preferred goods and services, Greenko aims to arrange vendor meet by covering at least 50% of its vendor base by 2020 and at least 90% by 2024. Similarly, 75% of all critical items shall be covered by performance measurement and life cycle assessment by 2020.
Greenko is striving constantly to reduce its carbon and water footprint, and material usage by adopting new technologies, improving operations by value maximization programs and continuous improvement.
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