Tata Steel Joda Hosts Conclave on Sustainable Mining Practices
Joda : In a bid to create a cohesive strategy for sustainable development of the mining-rich Joda, Barbil and Koira region, Tata Steel Joda organised EcoVista-2024 conclave on – Exploring Sustainable Mining Practices and Fostering Industrial Collaboration for Regional Development at Joda on Wednesday.
The day-long event, attended by around 200 enthusiasts from 25 mining, industrial units and technology solutions providers of the region, was organised under the aegis of Mining Engineers’ Association of India (MEAI), Barajamda Chapter.
The event witnessed presence of Atul Kumar Bhatnagar, General Manager, Ore Mines and Quarries Division, Tata Steel, Rajesh Kumar, Chief, Joda, Tata Steel, PravinSrivastav, Chief, Slurry Project, Tata Steel, DipakBehera, Chief, Kalamang& Gandhalpada Project, Anurag Ojha, Regional Manager, Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC), Abanikant Pradhan, Regional Manager, OMC, AnukulBiswal, Associate Vice President (Mining), JSW, Pramod Kumar Patra, Unit Head, Kasia Mine, JSPL and AjitPatra, Cluster Head, Iron Mine, Adani Group among others.
At the outset, renowned social activist and Padma Shri Tulasi Munda and, Padma Shri Daitari Naik, popularly known as Canal Man of Odisha, were felicitated for their immense contribution towards the society.
Along with video messages from D B SundaraRamam, Vice President, Raw Materials Tata Steel & Vice President-I MEAI, S N Mathur, President, MEAI, Laxman Singh Shekhawat, Vice President – III, MEAI, the event featured welcome adress by DipakBehera, Chief Kalamang& Gandhalpada Project and keynote presentations by industry stalwarts covering diversified topics including use of green energy and remote drilling technology in mines, blast-free mining, mine digitalization and automation and, socio economic development of the region by effective policy execution and empowerment of communities.
During interactive session it was observed that implementation of robust environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies can help mining companies to mitigate risks and achieve long-term sustainability goals along with economic growth and social inclusion of the communities.
Besides, participants stressed on digital transformation and adoption of applications as crucial for thriving in the future across all industries, particularly for mining companies.
On the occasion, “Community Connect”- an annual report on Corporate Social Responsibility activities undertaken in Kalamang and Gandhalpada Project are was also unveiled.
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About Tata Steel
- Tata Steel group is among the top global steel companies with an annual crude steel capacity of 35 million tonnes per annum.
- It is one of the world’s most geographically diversified steel producers, with operations and commercial presence across the world.
- The group recorded a consolidated turnover of ~US$30.3 billion in the financial year ending March 31, 2023.
- A Great Place to Work-CertifiedTMorganisation, Tata Steel Limited, together with its subsidiaries, associates, and joint ventures, is spread across five continents with an employee base of over 77,000.
- Tata Steel has announced its major sustainability objectives including Net Zero Carbon by 2045.
- The Company has been on a multi-year digital-enabled business transformation journey intending to be the leader in ‘Digital Steel making by 2025’. The Company has received the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse recognition for its Jamshedpur, Kalinganagar, and IJmuiden Plants.
- Tata Steel aspires to have a 20% diverse workforce by 2025. The Company has been recognised with the World Economic Forum’s Global Diversity Equity & Inclusion Lighthouse 2023.
- The Company has been a part of the DJSI Emerging Markets Index since 2012 and has been consistently ranked amongthe top 10 steel companies in the DJSI Corporate Sustainability Assessment since 2016.
- Tata Steel’s Jamshedpur Plant is India’s first site to receive ResponsibleSteelTMCertification. Subsequently, its Kalinganagar and Meramandali plants have also received thecertification. In India, Tata Steel now has more than 90% of its steel production from ResponsibleSteelTM certified sites.
- Received Prime Minister’s Trophy for the best performing integrated steel plant for 2016-17, 2023 Steel Sustainability Champion recognition from worldsteel for six years in a row, 2022 ‘Supplier Engagement Leader’ recognition by CDP, Top performer in Iron and Steel sector in Dun & Bradstreet’s India’s top 500 companies 2022, Ranked as the 2023 most valuable Mining and Metals brand in India by Brand Finance,‘Most Ethical Company’ award 2021 from Ethisphere Institute, and ‘Best Corporate for Promotion of Sports’ recognition at the Sportstar Aces Awards 2024.
- Received the 2023 ERM (Enterprise Risk Management) Award of Distinction at the RIMS ERM Conference 2023, ‘Masters of Risk’ – Metals & Mining Sector recognition at The India Risk Management Awards for the seventh consecutive year, and Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting FY20 from ICAI, among several others.
