VISA Steel Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2007-08)

50 MW Waste Heat Power Plant commissioned to reduce dependence on grid power and minimize carbon impact.
Installation of Electro Static Precipitators (ESPs) to filter emissions and minimize environmental impact.
Water harvesting initiatives launched to protect groundwater levels.
43,000 trees planted in and around the plant.

Established two premier education institutions in Kolkata.
Introduced scholarship opportunities for students.
Set up medical check-up camps in backward areas.
Contributed to the construction of a blood bank.
Installed bore-wells for clean drinking water.
Provided employment according to government policy.
Constructed the boundary wall of a local school.
Contributed towards renovation of various temples.
Actively promotes contemporary Indian art through exhibitions and painting competitions.
Sponsors and organizes an annual ladies golf tournament.

Political disturbances and contractor resource crunch delayed commissioning of key facilities.
Technical difficulties in Blast Furnace (water quality, power trippages) and Coke Oven (pusher car equipment).
Shortage of skilled manpower and contractor workforce.

Steady commissioning of facilities despite challenges.
Installed a new pusher car with plate system in Coke Oven (reached 90% capacity utilisation).
Shut down Blast Furnace for refractory relining (restart in Q2 2008-09).
Superior management of IPO proceeds for financing and upkeep of facilities.
Strategic efforts to attract and retain professional talent.