Piramal Pharma Limited (PPL) has converted the coal-fired steam boiler at its API and intermediates manufacturing facility in Digwal, India, to run on biomass briquettes. This is a significant step for the company towards reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and meeting its decarbonization targets.

Key Highlights:

1. Sustainability Milestone:

2. This will save about 24,000 tCO2e GHG emission per annum approximately 17% of Piramal Pharma total emissions.

3. This supports PPL to meet the objectives set by committing to reducing the Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% till 2030.

  2.  About Biomass Briquettes:

• Biomass Briquettes, a compact block made from compressed agricultural waste offering renewable energy sources.

• They adhere to circular economy principles since they recycle organic by-products to reduce waste, which is quite sustainable.

Statements from Leaders:

• Nandini Piramal- Chairperson- Piramal Pharma Limited :

"The replacement of biomass briquettes for our Digwal facility is proof of our resolve to reduce environmental footprint while furthering innovation for sustainable manufacturing. We want to be part of a more sustainable future."

• Peter DeYoung CEO, Piramal Global Pharma:

This change is symbolic of our commitment to environmental stewardship and green operations. Biomass briquettes help reduce emissions by a huge margin and establish benchmarks for pharmaceutical companies in responsible drug-making."
Global Sustainability Goals:
This initiative also resonates with broader sustainability goals of Piramal Pharma within global climate action frameworks.
It brings to attention the scope of pharmaceutical companies managing operational excellence alongside effective climate action.Piramal Pharma's shift in the Digwal facility toward biomass briquettes is perhaps one of the best examples on how innovative solutions in energy consumption can lead towards environmental and operational value. The group continues to evolve its global practices toward sustainability to realize a greener future.