This is a green rating system that advocates a
performance based approach. It aims to provide leadership and guidance to
businesses on how to implement green strategies. These strategies are designed
based on an iterative and consultative process that includes building
partnerships with stakeholders and employing their cumulative knowledge and
experience to address issues related to ecological sustainability. The rating
system employs a holistic approach, wherein, it not only advises businesses on
strategy and actions required but also provides mechanisms to quantify the
impact of such actions and make course corrections if required.
The rating system evaluates green features for
companies against the following performance parameters:
● Energy Efficiency
● Water Conservation
● Renewable Energy
● Greenhouse Gas Emission
● Waste Management
● Material Conservation, Recycling and
Recyclability
● Green Supply Chain
● Product Stewardship
● Life Cycle Analysis
● Other
Areas (Ventilation, Surroundings, Site Selection & Innovation)
The threshold criteria for certification levels are:
Level 1: 350 – 449 points Certified
Level 2:450 – 549 points Bronze
Level 3:550 – 649 Points Silver
Level 4:650 – 749 Points Gold
Level
5: > 750 points Platinum
ITC Limited - Paperboards & Specialty Papers
Division's Unit Bhadrachalam is CII GreenCo PLATINUM PLUS certified and Unit Kovai is CII GreenCo PLATINUM certified. PSPD has also achieved the distinction of becoming the
First Pulp & Paper Company to be certified under the GreenCo Rating.
Please
click here for more information on the award.