DEHRADUN: The 9th edition of CII-Northern Region Inter Industry Competition on Environment, Health and Safety Management (EHS) was organized over virtual platform to acknowledge commitment of the companies towards environmental responsibility, concern for occupational health and safety of employees and society as a whole.
Addressing as Guest of honour at the valedictory session held today, Dr Kalachand Sain, Director, Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology said the production Industries need equally to focus on Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) of workers, circular economy and climate change.
Ms Sonia Garg, Chairperson, CII Uttarakhand while delivering her address shared that Competitions like these not only encourages the development of a continuous improvement culture in organizations but also provide tremendous learning to all organizations looking for ways to improve their performance.
She said best practices shared during the competitions are a good source of learning & exchange of knowledge for improving EHS culture in organizations.
The three-member jury for the competition headed by Mr Ashish Singh, Pan India Head - Facility Management & EHS announced the results, Bajaj Auto Limited, Pantanagar was stood as Winner, Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited, Bawal, emerged as the 1st Runner-up followed by Subros Limited, IMT Manesar as the 2nd Runner-up.
EHS Consistency Award was bagged by Hindustan Unilever Limited, Haridwar; ITC Limited – Haridwar complex and Canon India Private Limited, Gurugram Won Best Environment Practices award.
Best Health & Safety Practices award was bagged by Afcons Infrastructure Limited; Tata Motors Limited, Pantnagar, Won Best innovative Practices Award in EHS; and best debutant award was given to Oerlikon Balzer Coating India, Manesar
Special recognition prizes were bagged by Cavendish Industries Limited- Haridwar, Gilbarco Veeder Root India Private Limited, Delhi, Mahle Anand Filter Systems Pvt Ltd Parwanoo, Uflex Limited-Chemical Business, Noida, Tupperware India Private Limited, Dehradun.
As many as 17 EHS teams from seven States/UT across northern region including Haryana, Himanchal Punjab, Uttarakhand Jammu & Kashmir, New Delhi and Uttar Pradesh participated in the event. They expressed their commitment towards Environment, Health & Safety Management.
The programme was well attended by over 50 delegates from various companies to get insight on best EHS practices.
