The production of building materials demands significant resources, and the Company recognises its responsibility in protecting the environment. Over the years, the Company has undertaken various initiatives and implemented strategies aimed at decreasing carbon emissions from its operations and enhancing resource efficiency. The Company’s dedication to environmental stewardship is reinforced by its Environment Policy, which focuses on mitigating the effects of climate change, optimising use of water, comprehensive waste management and effective biodiversity conservation.

Prism Johnson is committed to minimising waste produced by its operations. The Company has developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure safe and proper waste disposal. Hazardous waste from the sites is disposed through third-party vendors authorised by the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB). Non-hazardous waste is also managed through authorised vendors for recycling and safe disposal.

Prism Johnson remains highly committed to responsible water management and actively works towards optimising water usage practices in its operations. The primary sources of water for the Company include groundwater, treated/recycled water and third-party water, which includes both municipal water supply and local tankers.

The Company has constructed rainwater-harvesting structures across different plants and locations to reduce reliance on virgin sources of water. During 2023-24, around 20% of HRJ’s water requirements were met through rainwater harvesting. Prism Cement was 3.4 times water-positive during 2023-24.

The Company has taken various measures towards achieving an energy efficient future. Prism Johnson is using a mix of alternate and renewable fuels in direct energy consumption to reduce the Company’s dependency on fossil fuels. Prism Cement is constantly engaged towards using green energy and has an installed capacity of 22.5 MW of solar power and 22.4 MW of Waste Heat recovery System (WHRS). In 2023-24, around 29% of the Prism Cement’s power consumption requirements were met through green and renewable sources. The Division aims to raise the share of renewable power to 50%, for which it plans to add an additional 8 MW of solar power and 24 MW of captive wind power by March 2025.

Furthermore, HRJ has an installed capacity of 4.5 MW of solar power across its plants. The division also utilises waste heat from its kilns for spray drying, which reduces fossil fuel consumption.

Prism Johnson is also using de-oiled cashew shells (waste from cashew oil plants) and soya husk as fuel.

Being a responsible organisation, Prism Johnson is focused and committed to use raw materials efficiently with minimal wastage. It is enhancing the use of alternative raw materials that are more sustainable, lowering carbon footprint as compared to its conventional counterparts. Cement and RMC divisions commonly use fly ash, granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS), copper slag, micro fine, granite dust slurry powder, and in-house feldspar as alternative raw materials.

During 2023-24, Prism Cement Division used 17%, Prism RMC used 5% and HRJ used 8% of alternative raw materials.

Prism Johnson Limited recognizes the importance of biodiversity conservation in mitigating environmental impacts associated with its operations. The Company is committed to implementing effective measures to protect the ecosystem surrounding its facilities and mitigate any negative impacts on local habitats.

The Cement Division of Prism Johnson Limited actively engages in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), including biodiversity assessments, as part of the requirements of environmental clearances for its mining operations. As an extension of the same, the cement division has put in place a comprehensive restoration plan for mining activities. Additionally, the fact that none of the mines are currently located in ecologically sensitive areas or in proximity to human settlements is a noteworthy consideration for responsible mining practices. These commitments underscore the Company’s dedication to sustainable practices and is an essential step in minimizing the long-term impact of mining activities on the environment.

To enhance biodiversity around its facilities, the Company focusses on the development of green belts. These areas are carefully designed and planted with a variety of native vegetation. These green belt initiatives contribute to the overall health and resilience of local ecosystems. During FY24, nearly 1,00,000 saplings were planted. Prism Johnson Limited has also contributed to the Madhya Pradesh Government’s Forest Restoration Scheme by developing and maintaining plantations across 20 hectares of forest land.

The plant has mines reservoir with surface area about 22 hectares, which supports development of aquatic life of flora & fauna. There has been no threat to the flora & fauna due to the industrial & mining activities of the Company. Emission and noise levels are well within prescribed norms.

Besides, the Company also ensures adherence to all biodiversity-related laws and regulations. As a requirement of the ISO 14001:2014 certification, the Company takes adequate measures to minimise the adverse impacts on biodiversity in all its operations through the right combination of best industry practices and state-of-the-art technologies. The Company also has in place a group-wide Environment Policy and a Biodiversity Policy, which further enhances the need for compliance and adherence for its operations.