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PANAJI: Vedanta Sesa Goa, Value Added Business (VAB), was recognized for ‘Best Environmental Practices’ under the UNEP theme ‘Land Restoration, Desertification, Drought Resilience’ & focusing on ‘Our Land, Our Future – We are #GenerationRestoration’. The prestigious award was presented at the conclusion of the competition organized by the Goa State Pollution Control Board.
Among a large number of participating entities, six were shortlisted & VAB was eventually adjudged 3rd, with Mrs. Vandita Goltekar, Chief Environment Manager, VAB, having presented the ‘best practices’ adopted by VAB during the event.
The award was presented by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, in a ceremony that brought together industry leaders, environmental experts, and stakeholders to celebrate and promote best practices in environmental conservation.
Navin Jaju, CEO Sesa Goa, said “I want to reiterate the Sesa Goa philosophy and the legacy that reflects our commitment towards #TransformingFor Good. Sesa Goa has been a pioneer in adopting world class sustainable mining practices and environmental protection since past 7 decades and continues to drive efforts towards a greener and cleaner future, as we firmly believe that well-being of our planet is intertwined with our success as a company.”
“We are immensely proud to receive recognition for ‘Best Environmental Practices’ under the UNEP theme. This accolade reflects our relentless efforts and commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices. At VAB, we believe in a holistic approach to land restoration and resilience against desertification and drought. We thank the Goa State Pollution Control Board for this honour and reaffirm our dedication to fostering a sustainable future through our continued efforts and innovations,” said Mr. Saptesh Sardesai, CEO of VAB & Cement.
The award acknowledges VAB’s exceptional commitment to environmental conservation and generational restoration. This achievement further strengthens VAB’s credentials as being environmentally responsible and marks a milestone in Sesa Goa’s transformational journey towards achieving its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals. By prioritizing environmental stewardship and fostering a culture of responsibility, VAB continues to set benchmarks in the industry.
