As one of the largest producers of denim, we are aware that responsibilities for the environment is also equally large. As the GREENEST mill in the world,
We always CARE.
WATER
Our zero discharge Effluent Treatment Plant .Adopting latest process techniques in effluent treatment more than 90% waste water is reclaimed through “state of the art’ Disc membrane reverse osmosis process. Reclaimed water is reused in process.
ENERGY
We are operating our own power plant using bio mass as fuel. The steam exhausted from the turbine after generating power is used for processing.
EMISSIONS
We are always compliant with all applicable emission to the air laws and regulations. The stack emission monitoring is carried out through online Japanese technology and measured at frequent intervals with the help of outside agencies and state pollution control board.
KGDL measure its green house gas (GHG) emissions as per ISO 14064-1 standards.
OUR VISION
Access to and conservation of clean water is the heart of all process and projects.
Ensuring environmental sustainability through Zero discharge, resource conservation, wastage reduction and prevention of pollution
Recovery and reuse of bi-products generated in the process.
Operating in full compliance with the applicable laws, rules and regulations.
- ZDHCWaster water Guidelines
- The quality of treated water in KGDL is much above the state legal norms. The quality is always ensured through testing in in-house lab, 3rd party lab and state pollution control board lab at defined intervals. In addition, testing of parameters as per ZDHC waste water guidelines is also carried out twice a year. .
- OEKOTEXClass I - Baby water
- The products made by KGDL are Eco friendly and Complying with Oekotex-class-I (baby wear) requirements. In addition to Oekotex testing, all finished products are frequently tested in the third party laboratories for ensuring the compliance with RSL of various brands and REACH requirements.
GREEN HOUSE GAS REDUCTION
A commitment to green house gas emission reduction and environmental protection in general aligns with our sustainability vision.
KGDL has achieved ISO14064 Green House Gas certification using part I guidance along with the WBCSD Green House Protocol.
For reducing the adverse environmental impact of its operations, we focus on some areas including energy and water conservation, minimizing air and GHG emissions including flaring, reducing the generation of waste and protection of biodiversity across the locations.
KGDL’s measuring & monitoring the GHG emissions since 2013. Through external agencies yearly once GHG emissions data are verified.
