The certification is based on an assessment of the site under six categories - sustainability, water conservation, energy conservation, indoor environmental quality, material conservation, and innovation. The company bagged all 81 credits that it applied for, thereby qualifying for the prestigious Platinum rating.

Kandarp Singh, managing director, south Asia markets, said, “The Platinum certification validates our commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable efforts in making the Chakan facility a green site. The Chakan facility is an example of generating sustainable growth for customers with minimum environmental impact. We are proud that the Chakan facility will now become a global benchmark that others can aspire towards.” ​

The Chakan facility boasts of solar panels, rain water harvesting, re-use of waste water and air conditioning from the waste heat of generators.

According to the company, it has implemented various initiatives to conserve energy such as using heat from generators to power air-conditioning and usage of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) which also reduce costs.

“Soil erosion prevention and control including the implementation of mulching, preservation of existing trees onsite and the post-construction erosion and sediment control (ESC) measures,” concluded Singh.