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December 10th, 2021,Mumbai, India: Nayara Energy, a new-age downstream energy & petrochemicals company has been felicitated with the CSR Campaign of the Year Award at Platts 23rd Annual Global Energy Awards Summit for its initiatives towards social responsibility, customer commitment, environmental protection, and employee care. At a glittering award ceremony held in New York, Nayara Energy was recognized amongst some renowned global energy companies. Organized by S&P Global Platts, the award acknowledges the incredible success stories and social impact by dynamic energy companies.
Demonstrating its continued efforts towards providing sustainable agricultural solutions, in 2019, Nayara Energy joined hands with the Government of Gujarat in a public-private partnership with an endeavor towards water resource development across 11000 hectares in the region, over the next few years and create innovative solutions in agricultural practices.In its first phase, the project has been transforming 5,000 hectares of land by introducing extensive surface water storage, groundwater recharge, and drip irrigation benefitting 10,000 beneficiaries across 15 villages of Jamnagar and DevbhumiDwarka districts, including many women.
Speaking on the recognition, Alois Virag, Chief Executive Officer, Nayara Energy said, “Nayara Energy’s approach to sustainability has created a positive impact on the communities in and around the refinery. Over the last few years, we have focused our energies towards sustainable development programs that are designed to drive outcomes that deliver concrete, positive impactin the community. We are thrilled to receive this global award that recognizes our continued efforts towards driving inclusive growth. As we chart our next phase of growth, sustainability and building thriving local communities will remain at the heart of our organization.”
The company owns and operates India’s second-largest single-site refinery at Vadinar, Gujarat with a current capacity of 20MMTPA and produces approximately 8% of India’s refining output. Being a ‘neighbor of choice’ for the communities around its refinery and depot, the company has developed tailor-made sustainable solutions to assist and empower communities.
To support the agricultural community, NayaraEnergy has undertaken various projects on climate-smart agriculture practices, integrated water resources management, animal husbandary and allied activities thathas played an instrumental role in providing livelihood and improving socio-economic condition of the region.The social initiatives fosteredby Nayara Energy span across the areas of sustainable livelihood & environment, education & skill development, and health & sanitation.
