Bhubaneswar: State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on Saturday announced the launch of a special initiative namely, Sound Management of waste Disposal (SMWD), as a part of its sustainability efforts towards the reduction and recycling of e-waste. "The company has issued a directive on e-waste management across the organisation for effective management including timely disposal in line with the statutory requirements," BPCL said in a statement.

BPCL pledges for waste reduction

"BPCL is conscious about the fact that waste generated from its refineries and other operations can cause harm to environment and community. Thus, we have pledged for reducing its waste generated by its operations, implementing effective waste treatment techniques and directing it to disposal through authorised vendors. We are working towards achieving zero waste to landfill certification at all operating refineries and marketing locations by 2025," said the statement.

The company firmly believes in unlocking circularity of the resources and thus diverts e-waste and non-hazardous scrap for recycling and refurbishing through registered recycler, the statement said. "During FY 2021-22, 2.57 tonnes of e-waste disposal completed in line with pollution control board guidelines," it added.

BPCL's R & D department undertakes activities for waste mgmt

"BPCL's Research and Development (R&D) department plays a pivotal role in innovating and creating new technologies, niche products, and future capabilities for business growth and sustainability. The R&D department is undertaking various developmental activities in niche petrochemicals, waste management, energy-efficient refinery processes, greener chemistries, biofuels, green hydrogen and CO2 mitigation," the statement added.

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