Recommendations

1. Adoption of energy efficient sources

Replacement of inefficient conventional lighting by LED(light emitting diode) systems
that result in increased environment performance by lessening emissions and is
tremendously energy efficient over time . Energy efficiency will lead to
environmental and overall economic efficiency for SAIL.
2. Reduction in electricity consumption
Demand for electricity can be brought down by using modern state of the art green
equipment and turning the light off in idled sections. Boilers can be upgraded to use
by-products as fuel for producing steam to generate electricity.
3. Reduction in NOx emissions
Sail must be committed to reduce NOx emissions by investing in technology to push
steel manufacturing as environmentally efficient as possible. Burner designs can be
experimented upon to create innovative burners with lesser emissions.
4. Responsible supply chain
Though SAIL has a comprehensive procurement policy in place, it still needs to
ensure by due diligence that all its supply chain partners subscribe to the latest
environmental management standards .
5. Subscription to additional global environmental standards.
SAIL being a party to the UN global compact since 2007 should also voluntarily
subscribe to memberships of other environmental standards where compliance to
the norms is mandatory.
6. Enhanced involvement
SAIL is doing commendable work in creating value for millions of underprivileged
Indians and should continue to invest more in enabling access to education,
healthcare, basic necessities and being a public sector undertaking, It is bound by the
moral obligation of leading the way in CSR activities .
7. Sports CSR
This is one area SAIL needs to invest more in. Although somehow active in sports
CSR, SAIL can create more value by promoting sports at the grassroots level. They
can promote young talent by giving them scholarships, awards, training and coaching
to develop their skills. As a part of its CSR activities in the education sector SAIL can
open a sports school where underprivileged children are educated and also trained
by mandating sports in their daily regime.
8. Culture
SAIL can also invest in reviving and reenergising handicraft units to promote Indian
cultural items. Supplying them with market information , redesign and rebrand
products to cater to contemporary market demands , providing them financial
support and training to hone their skills can lead to revival of dead handicraft units
and bring light and sustainable development to a lot of families.