Sustainability

Fostering Tomorrow's World

Energy and Emission Management

Avaada strives to maximise the optimisation of strength use and minimise its carbon footprint. We are committed and have implemented a robust energy and emission management approach that prioritizes sustainability, efficiency, and responsible practices. Our strategy encompasses various aspects, including resource optimization, renewable energy deployment, and carbon reduction measures.

We have adopted a dry robotic cleaning system instead of wet cleaning of solar module for water conservation. This system also helped us reduce diesel consumption which was earlier consumed in sprinklers for wet cleaning of modules. The module cleaning system is self-powered and does not draw any power from our solar plant.

 

Our target is to reach 30 GW of operations by 2030 which will help us avoid 47 million tCO2e per annum. Several of our projects are already approved under globally reputed carbon schemes with many others being under different stages of the approval process.

Reduce Emissions / Energy Consumption

Carbon Sequestration

Water Conservation

Increase Resource Efficiency

Reduce Waste

Optimization & Innovations

Water Conservation

Water is a fundamental component that influences and is influenced by climate change, and it plays a central role in various aspects of human society and the environment. One of the key adaptive strategies involves upgrading and reinforcing infrastructure to enhance resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate-related impacts.

 

As a water conservation measure, we have designed project layouts that are cost-effective for dry-cleaning systems and accordingly adopted a continuous, long table-type design that is compatible with robotic dry-cleaning systems. Eventually, because of the adoption of a robotic dry-cleaning system, we have reduced water consumption by up to 93%. Additionally, we have built a total of 84 rainwater harvesting structures  across our  site for water conservation and resource management.

Water is at the heart of climate change adaptation, and addressing water-related challenges is essential for building resilience in the face of a changing climate. Integrating water management practices into broader climate adaptation strategies is key to ensuring the sustainability and well-being of both ecosystems and human societies.

Plantation Drive

Tree plantations, when managed sustainably, play a key role in contributing positively to the environment. Plantations safeguard and preserve soil, sequester carbon dioxide, preserve biodiversity, control climate, and other aspects of the ecosystem.

The sustainability of plantations depends on holistic and responsible management practices that consider environmental conservation, social responsibility, and economic viability. Balancing these factors is crucial to ensuring that plantations contribute positively to the well-being of ecosystems, communities, and the planet as a whole.


At Avaada, plantation is an ongoing exercise across all the project sites and nearby communities. We have developed green belts near our plant boundary, also carry out plantation drives by planting saplings, herbs, and trees at both project sites and community levels. Numerous tree plantation efforts have boosted environmental awareness and enhanced green cover.

Our total plantation till date is about 1.42 lacs, covering an area across several states, namely Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and Gujarat.

 

Miyawaki Plantation: We have also adopted the Miyawaki technique for the plantation of native species in and around our operational boundary. This helps us develop a green canopy in a short span of time. By employing responsible site selection, habitat restoration, and Miyawaki plantation techniques, we aim to contribute positively to local ecosystems and foster a harmonious coexistence between renewable energy development and biodiversity conservation.

Environmental Compliance

Environmental compliance is a crucial aspect of good governance, contributing to the effective and responsible management of natural resources. Compliance measures support the development of equitable and sustainable governance by encouraging stakeholder participation, accountability, and transparency.


To competently manage risks, we execute an ongoing compliance management process that monitors and evaluates the systems and processes.


We also have a compliance manager tool that aids in classifying, assigning, automatic detection, and reporting of compliance events.

An integrated management system (IMS) amalgamates all components of an organization’s systems, procedures, and standards into a single coherent system. This consolidation enables a business to optimize its management, save time, and enhance efficiency by addressing all the facets of the management system simultaneously. At Avaada, we have fully implemented anIMS in accordance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 standards.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - ISO 14001:2015

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ISO 9001:2015

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - ISO 45001:2018

Waste Management

Effective waste management is crucial for overall environmental health and sustainability. A comprehensive waste management system contributes to resource conservation, pollution reduction, and the promotion of sustainable practices.


Being a renewable energy company, we realise that the criticality of optimizing material consumption is as necessary as our vision to promote sustainability. In accordance with the goals of our environmental management system, Avaada is devoted to decreasing and recycling its waste. Thereby, we make sure that effective procedures are in place to manage waste (solid and liquid) efficiently. We also have a standard operating procedure for waste management, which includes the management procedure for handling and disposing of all types of waste. Packaging materials are stored in a designated area and sold to the local vendor. Further, ‘defunct or damaged solar modules’ are being stored in a designated isolated area in a closed steel container.

Avaada has robust and well-defined Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHS&S) Policy that incorporates environmental, social, and OH&S considerations into its business strategy and allocates adequate resources to manage EHS&S risks associated with projects during the lifecycle. Every employee and contractor of AVAADA is committed to following the Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHS&S) policy and practices and is striving for continual improvement. The policy applies to all employees and contractors working or engaged by AVAADA across all its locations, operations, and services.

Avaada ensures all-inclusive participation of workers and employees through various initiatives/ program like:

Achieving a safety-perfect culture is a continuous process where there is always scope for improvement. Going beyond compliance, we conduct an external audit of our sites to ensure that all the gaps identified are closed in a timely manner. So that even the lowest-probability risks are mitigated. 

No Poverty

Zero Hunger

Good Health and Well-Being

Quality Education

Gender Equality

Clean Water and Sanitation

Affordable and Clean Energy

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure

Reduce Inequality

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Responsible Consumption and Production

Climate Action

Life on Land

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Partnerships with prestigious industry bodies and major associations.

We are a part of several trade and industrial organizations.We are continuously learning and sharing our experiences with the globe throughour participation in these cross-industry forums for the purpose of constructinga society that benefits everyone.

Policies and ethics play a crucial role in promoting sustainable governance, ensuring that decision-making processes, practices, and outcomes align with principles of environmental responsibility, social equity, and economic viability. By incorporating various policies and ethical considerations into governance structures, we have strengthened our commitment to ESG principles and contributed to a more sustainable and responsible business environment.

Ethics

Avaada has a Code of Conduct in place which is applicable to all members of the board of the company, senior management, and all employees. All employees covered by this conduct should fulfill their duties and commitments that support the mission and values in a transparent and ethical manner.

 

Avaada has an anti-bribery and anti-corruption policy that is applicable to all its employees, officers, directors, and contractors. Every individual to whom the policy applies is bound to exhibit honest and ethical conduct in his or her official/business dealings and relationships, both in letter and in spirit. The policy also entails prohibition of retaliation against any person by any other employee for using appropriate channels to address or report any unethical practices observed. We have a whistleblower policy in place that is applicable to all of our employees. An ethics committee is in place, which consists of the CEO, Head HR, Head Accounts, Head Legal, and a representative from internal audit. This policy further prohibits the company from taking any severe action against employees for disclosing, in good faith, any unethical practices.

Policies

We have implemented various policies, including an EHS&S policy, a quality policy, and a code of conduct that articulate our commitment to ethical and reliable governance throughout our business value chain. All these policies form the foundation for conducting business in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and for overall adherence to policies and relevant laws.
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