Sabinsa’s Kunigal manufacturing facility earns Environmental Sustainability award from the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board

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Sabinsa (East Windsor, NJ) has announced that its Sami Kunigal manufacturing facility was honored by India’s Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) with the Environmental Sustainability award for “outstanding performance in environment, health, and safety.”

“The support and guidance from regulatory bodies like the KSPCB are instrumental in shaping our operations and ensuring that we remain aligned with the best practices in safety and environmental management,” said Shaheen Majeed, global CEO & managing director of Sabinsa, in a press release. “This recognition not only highlights our dedication to safeguarding the well-being of our employees through stringent safety measures but also underscores our responsibility to the local community and the environment.It signifies the strong and enduring partnership between our plant and the KSPCB, and reinforces our shared goal of building a sustainable, safe, and health-conscious workplace. By meeting and exceeding the rigorous standards set by KSPCB, we continue to foster a harmonious balance between industrial growth, community welfare, and environmental preservation.”

According to the company’s press release, the award notes that the facility’s compliance with safety standards, including fire safety, and health & first aid. With regard to environmental compliance, KSPCB cites the company’s use of a “self-supported boiler chimney (70 meters high and 400mm diameter) to manage emissions in line with PCB norms, showcasing environmental responsibility.” The board also note water conservation efforts, with the facility’s implementation of a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) wastewater management system that “ensures no industrial wastewater is released into the environment, minimizing environmental impact.”