Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt. Ltd. (RNAIPL) has announced that it has received Platinum category recognition for water-positive operations in 2023 following a rigorous audit conducted in February 2024 by DQS, an internationally accredited ISO certification body specialising in audits, assessments & trainings across the globe.
This certification reflects RNAIPL’s success in implementing a comprehensive strategy to reduce the plant’s water footprint through overall reduction of water usage, extensive rainwater harvesting, intensive recycling of wastewater as well as water replenishment actions including rejuvenation of water bodies. RNAIPL is also a zero-discharge plant utilising recycled water for a variety of industrial purposes. Commenting on this milestone, Keerthi Prakash, Managing Director, RNAIPL, said, “We remain dedicated to enhancing our water efficiency and minimising our environmental footprint, ensuring a brighter and more sustainable future for all.”
Renault Nissan’s RNAIPL plant, which uses rainwater harvesting for 85% of its water needs, also reuses water from its Effluent Treatment Plants and Water Treatment Plants for industrial purposes.The plant recently expanded its sewage water recycling capacity from 120 kilo-litres to 300 kilo-litres per day, demonstrating its commitment to efficient water management. It is one of the least dependent plants in the global Renault Nissan Alliance and aims to achieve a 21% reduction in water usage by 2030.
