Responsible Resource Management

Key Highlights in FY 2024-25

Approach

The management of waste has become a pressing concern for the industries worldwide, including the electric utility sector. In India, as the demand for electricity surges, utilities are prioritising innovative waste reduction and utilisation initiatives to drive sustainable operations.

Adani Energy Solutions deploys 5R principles of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose and Recover to enhance resource efficiency and promote circular economy. The waste data is compiled using direct measurements and advanced data modelling, seeking external validation through assurance and audits to ensure transparency and accountability. We provide trainings to the concerned team members to ensure consistency and accuracy of the process. We also educate employees on responsible waste management practices to foster their participation.

A dedicated compliance team at Adani Energy Solutions monitors regulatory changes and ensures compliance with the latest waste management standards. Through innovative initiatives, strategic partnerships, and employee engagement, the company has effectively minimised its environmental impact, contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Waste Data Management Approach

Waste Types, Impact and its Management

Waste Collection and Monitoring Process

Waste Management and Reduction Programmes

Ash Management

The thermal power plant generates two types of ash:

• Dry ash constitutes 48% of the total ash generated and is sold to the cement sector through authorised vendors as cement mix / ash-based replacement products
• Wet ash constitutes 52% of the total ash generated and is sold to the local vendors for consumption in manufacturing of bricks, tiles and landfill material for development of green belts

Notes: 1,000 kilograms used as the measure for a metric tonne.

Performance in FY 2024-25

Key Material Consumption

Notes: *Significant reduction is primarily due to Adani Energy Solutions divestment of its sole 500 MW Adani Dahanu Thermal Power Station effective September 26, 2024

The data reported in the table above includes only non-renewable materials. 39% of total steel input is recycled/reused steel for FY 2023-24 as per CEEW report, October 2023. CRISIL research report 2022 reports India’s steel average scrap content at 37%

Steps involved in Compilation of Data for Hazardous and Non-hazardous Waste Diverted from Disposal:

Notes:

We use 1,000 kilograms as the measure for a metric tonne.

‘Onsite’ means within the physical boundary or where Adani Energy Solutions has administrative control, and

Other and unknown Disposal Option includes - Non Hazardous - Food waste & garden waste composted.

Waste Directed to Disposal (In Metric Tonnes)

Various external regulations, including those from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), mandate specific disposal operations. For example, the hazardous and other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, stipulate the proper disposal of hazardous wastes, often requiring offsite disposal to meet regulatory compliance. Adani Energy Solutions prefer offsite disposal for most of the hazardous and Non-hazardous wastes as they could pose significant environmental risks if disposed of onsite. Having specialised offsite facilities ensures that these wastes are managed in a manner that minimises environmental impacts. Adani Energy Solutions follows Industry & Regulatory best practices, that hazardous waste be directed to certified offsite facilities to ensure proper handling and mitigation of environmental risks. With our consistent efforts in reduction of waste generation, all our Grid division operations including the head office in Ahmedabad have been certified as Zero Waste to Landfill sites by M/s. Intertek India Pvt. Ltd. & M/s. Bureau Veritas India has certified our Retail division operations in Mumbai & Dahanu since 2022. Furthermore, the company was also a certified Single Use Plastic (SUP) free company by M/s. Confederation of Indian Industries [CII].