{"id":92369,"date":"2025-03-05T07:56:56","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T07:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyhindu.in\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/am-ns-indias-coated-products-secure-prestigious-greenpro-ecolabel-certification-as-green-products\/"},"modified":"2025-03-05T07:56:56","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T07:56:56","slug":"am-ns-indias-coated-products-secure-prestigious-greenpro-ecolabel-certification-as-green-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianweekend.in\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/am-ns-indias-coated-products-secure-prestigious-greenpro-ecolabel-certification-as-green-products\/","title":{"rendered":"AM\/NS India\u2019s Coated Products Secure Prestigious GreenPro Ecolabel Certification as Green Products"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong>Mumbai\/Delhi, March 5:<\/strong>\u00a0ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM\/NS India) has received the prestigious GreenPro Ecolabel certification for its coated products \u2013 Galvanized Iron (GI), Pre-Painted Galvanized Iron (PPGI), and Optigal\u00ae steel ranges, manufactured at its Pune facility. This certification to label the high-quality offerings as Green Products, followed an exhaustive evaluation process by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and reinforces AM\/NS India\u2019s leadership in sustainable steel manufacturing.<\/p>\n<p>The GreenPro Ecolabel \u2013 a globally recognised \u2018Type I Ecolabel\u2019 \u2013 was introduced by the CII to foster sustainable consumption and production across Indian industries. Recognised by the Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN), the certification adopts a lifecycle-based, multi-criteria evaluation model and aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12 for responsible consumption and production, an essential pillar in global climate action.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Akshaya Gujral, Executive Director (Downstream Operations), ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM\/NS India)<\/strong>,\u00a0<em>\u201cThis prestigious certification and recognition of our best-in-class products as Green Products reinforce the company\u2019s leadership in lower-carbon steel manufacturing. The acknowledgement also serves as a clear testament to our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and the principles of a circular economy.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42719 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/indianweekend.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PNN-2025-03-05T113811.422.jpg\" alt=\"Green \" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/indianweekend.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PNN-2025-03-05T113811.422.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pnndigital.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PNN-2025-03-05T113811.422-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pnndigital.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PNN-2025-03-05T113811.422-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pnndigital.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PNN-2025-03-05T113811.422-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pnndigital.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PNN-2025-03-05T113811.422-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pnndigital.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PNN-2025-03-05T113811.422-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/p>\n<p>More than 21% of materials used during the manufacturing process are deemed sustainable and 99% of materials are regionally sourced, significantly reducing transportation-related emissions. Additionally, hazardous substances, including heavy metals, are restricted, ensuring a safer and cleaner production process.<\/p>\n<p>The Pune facility excels in resource-efficient manufacturing, incorporating energy and water efficiency alongside advanced waste management practices grounded in the 3R principles\u2014reduce, reuse, and recycle. These measures collectively contribute to lowering the carbon footprint per square metre of coated steel. The facility is also a zero-liquid discharge plant.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42720 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/indianweekend.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PNN-2025-03-05T114216.842.jpg\" alt=\"Green \" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/indianweekend.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PNN-2025-03-05T114216.842.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pnndigital.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PNN-2025-03-05T114216.842-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pnndigital.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PNN-2025-03-05T114216.842-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pnndigital.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PNN-2025-03-05T114216.842-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pnndigital.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PNN-2025-03-05T114216.842-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pnndigital.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PNN-2025-03-05T114216.842-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/p>\n<p>The performance of the coated steel has been verified by CEPT Research &amp; Development Foundation, Ahmedabad, simplifying the due diligence process for customers seeking high-performance and efficient materials.<\/p>\n<p>CII\u2019s GreenPro Ecolabel evaluates products based on their environmental impact throughout their lifecycle\u2014from design and raw material sourcing to manufacturing processes and waste management. The certification encourages manufacturers to adopt sustainable practices, focusing on innovative design, resource efficiency, and reduced environmental impact.<\/p>\n<h4><strong><u>ABOUT ARCELORMITTAL NIPPON STEEL INDIA (AM\/NS India):<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM\/NS India) is a joint venture between ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel, two of the world\u2019s leading steel manufacturing organisations. A leading integrated flat carbon steel producer in\u00a0India, the company has a crude steel capacity of 9 million tonnes per annum with state-of-the-art downstream facilities. It produces a fully diversified range of flat steel products, including value-added steel,\u00a0and has a pellet capacity of 20 million tonnes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MEDIA CONTACT:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Vijay Malepu | vijay.malepu@amns.in<\/p>\n<p>Neha Seth| nseth@brunswickgroup.com<\/p>\n<p>Follow Us:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amns.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.amns.in<\/a>\u00a0| Facebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AMNSIndia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@AMNSIndia<\/a>\u00a0| Twitter:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AMNSIndia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@AMNSIndia<\/a>\u00a0|<\/p>\n<p>LinkedIn:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/amnsindia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@amnsindia<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em> If you have any objection to this press release content, kindly contact pr.error.rectification@gmail.com to notify us. We will respond and rectify the situation in the next 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mumbai\/Delhi, March 5:\u00a0ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM\/NS India) has received the prestigious GreenPro Ecolabel certification for its coated products \u2013 Galvanized Iron (GI), Pre-Painted Galvanized Iron (PPGI), and Optigal\u00ae steel ranges, manufactured at its Pune facility. 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