Adani’s Kutch Copper becomes first Indian producer to receive global Copper Mark certification
Ahmedabad, Nov 11 (TNT): Kutch Copper Ltd (KCL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Ltd, has become the first Indian copper producer to receive the prestigious Veramark Assurance, formerly known as Copper Mark, certification for responsible copper production.
The certification follows independent third-party assessments under the Copper Mark Responsible Production Framework and Joint Due Diligence Standard, recognising the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.
KCL operates one of the world’s largest single-location copper smelters at Mundra in Gujarat.
The recognition reinforces its commitment to sustainable production and adherence to internationally recognised standards, the company said in a release on Wednesday.
The Veramark Assurance framework promotes responsible practices across copper, nickel and zinc value chains through independent audits, transparency, accountability and periodic reassessments.
The certification also advances the company’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12, which focuses on responsible consumption and production.
Dr Vinay Prakash, CEO of Adani Natural Resources and Managing Director of KCL, said the recognition marked an important milestone in the company’s commitment to sustainable and responsible production.
With demand for copper increasing due to renewable energy, electric mobility, power transmission, digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing, the certification would strengthen KCL’s position as a supplier of responsibly produced copper, he said.
The framework has also been adopted by several leading global mining and metals companies, including BHP, Rio Tinto, Freeport-McMoRan, Antofagasta and Aurubis.
The company said the recognition would help advance its objective of becoming a preferred partner for global businesses developing sustainable and resilient supply chains.
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