JK Lakshmi Cement Joins RE100 & EP100, 4th Global Cement Firm To Target Sustainability By 2040

Leading cement manufacturer JK Lakshmi Cement on Thursday joined RE100, a global corporate renewable energy initiative ensuring 100 per cent electricity demand through renewable sources. This marked the company’s move to a production process carbon-free contributing to a sustainable future.

With a committed target by 2040, the company has become the 4th cement firm globally to join the initiative demonstrating a commitment to the environment and sustainability. It joins over 400 businesses globally dedicated to sourcing 100 per cent renewable electricity.

Meanwhile, the company has also joined EP100, a global corporate energy efficiency initiative that brings together over 120 energy smart businesses measuring and reporting on energy efficiency improvements. 

Commenting on the move, Arun Shukla, President and Director, of JK Lakshmi Cement said, “We have always emphasised on reducing carbon footprint and operating in an energy-efficient manner to facilitate global actions toward creating a sustainable future. Adopting environmentally conscious behaviour is an inevitability to fight the climate menace and prevent the degradation of our environment. We have always taken the right steps and implemented different energy-efficient techniques at our production facilities. With this initiative to be a part of RE100 & EP100, we are just accelerating our actions towards our commitment to a safe environment and a sustainable future.”

Atul Mudaliar, Head of Business Action, India, Climate Group, said, "Indian businesses are leading on climate. We're delighted that JK Lakshmi Cement is pledging to both RE100 and EP100."