Sustainability at Ion Exchange
Ion Exchange’s sustainability strategy is based on the purpose of our business i.e. to conserve the planet’s most precious resources through total water and environment management solutions. To this end, we provide state-of-the-art sustainable technologies and solutions for managing liquid, solid and gaseous waste generated by industries, institutions, homes and communities – both urban and rural. Thus, eliminating contributors which lead to adverse climate changes and help create a positive impact on people’s lives and the environment.
Thus, for over 60 years, we have delivered products and technologies that have made us the single largest provider of sustainable solutions in the water and environment sector, thereby contributing to achieving multiple Sustainable Development Goals with special focus on the Water Goal.
It is imperative that water be effectively managed not just at the source but throughout its life cycle. Ion Exchange’s sustainability efforts are inline towards achieving the sustainable development goals. We believe that regeneration together with sustainability is the new goal for water resources management and take an integrated approach towards conservation of water.
Rajesh Sharma
Chairman and Managing Director, Ion Exchange (India) Ltd.
It is imperative that water be effectively managed not just at the source but throughout its life cycle. Ion Exchange’s sustainability efforts are inline towards achieving the sustainable development goals. We believe that regeneration together with sustainability is the new goal for water resources management and take an integrated approach towards conservation of water.
Rajesh Sharma
Chairman and Managing Director, Ion Exchange (India) Ltd.
- Ion Exchange has committed to and offers equal employment opportunities without discrimination including equal pay for equal work.
- We support communities affected by climate – related disasters.
- We provide ecological and resource sustainability, particular for those living in vulnerable situations.
- Ion Exchange provides affordable and accessible healthcare options to our employees.
- We strive to adapt best practices in Occupational Health and Safety at all our office and manufacturing locations.
- Through our well-planned CSR initiatives, Ion Exchange provides vocational and technical training programs with regular skill upgradation to communities.
- Through scholarships, we provide Educational assistance to under-privileged children.
- Recognition to teachers / trainers for their exemplary contribution is provided.
- We strive to create a fair, diverse and inclusive workplace with principles of gender equality embedded in our policies and processes.
- We strictly adhere to gender-neutral hiring practices.
- We are committed to ensure no discrimination or exploitation against women
- We provide safe & pure drinking water to communities through our products, solutions and services.
- We deploy innovative and robust waste management strategies targeted to reduce, reuse and recycle water from all types of liquid wastes.
- We invest in deploying advanced technologies to replenish water used in the manufacturing process both within our premises and for our customers.
- We employ Rain Water Harvesting techniques within our premises to encourage water conservation.
- We invest in solutions that promote integrated waste management while producing green energy
- Ion Exchange is committed to the usage of renewable (including alternate sources of energy) and green energy for reduction of our energy footprint
- We undertake process optimization and exercise efficient management of utility equipments to reduce natural gas consumption (energy)
- We follow fair and equitable practices for everyone in our operations to earn fair income, security in the work place, social protection for families, and better prospects for personal development.
- We are committed to eradicate forced labour, child labour in all our operations.
- Ion Exchange process and policies promote fair selection of suppliers and are aimed at improving economic inclusion throughout the supply chain.
- We make financial advice available to employees at the workplace and conduct regular workshops to address financial queries and keep employees updated of best investment practices.
- Ion Exchange aims at building resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation and resource efficiency in our supply chain management.
- We continually invest in building, strengthening and developing the country’s capacities.
- We invest in development of innovative products & solutions to address the need of industries in meeting stringent environmental norms.
- We source local products and manage logistics to create positive impact on local entrepreneurship.
- Ion Exchange is committed to reducing inequalities in income as well as discrimination based on sex, disability, religion and social class.
- Through our planned CSR initiatives, we contribute to uplifting economically challenged groups in society to progressively achieve greater equality.
- Ion Exchange provides customized technologies, products and services for total water management to communities.
- We aim to reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, by paying special attention to municipal waste management.
- We ensure assured quality of water for every use – drinking, cooking, bathing, laundry, air conditioning, swimming pools, car washing, gardening etc. through our sustainable solutions & services.
- We provide circular solutions that treat solid waste (organic kitchen waste and sewage sludge) and convert it into green energy, purified water and rich organic fertilizer.
- Ion Exchange conducts drives to promote consumer awareness and to engage them to substantially reduced waste generation through presentations on reduction, recycle and reuse.
- We develop and execute product stewardship strategies in accordance with agreed international frameworks and consciously aim at reducing our environmental footprint.
- We strictly follow statutory compliance guidelines across geographies we operate.
- We continually strive to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production to reduce waste generation, improve management of chemicals and toxic waste, use of energy efficient components, lighting etc. and responsible disposal of waste.
- We are committed to improve on energy efficiency while reducing our Carbon footprint by adoption of Energy efficient technology, equipment, systems and practices.
- Ion Exchange’s disaster management unit (DMU) is a state-of-the-art containerised water treatment system specially designed to cater to emergency requirements of drinking water during natural calamities. With vagaries of climate, our DMU’s are effective in combating climate change.
- We utilize due diligence tools including risk identification, impact assessments, management and mitigation measures, reporting grievance mechanisms and other stakeholder engagement processes.
- We possess a zero-tolerance policy and approach towards corruption and bribery at all levels promoting an effective and accountable organization.
- Ion Exchange actively participates in and leads dialogue between domestic and international stakeholder groups to promote sustainability.
- Ion Exchange partners with international organizations to bring sustainable products and solutions to the market.
- Ion Exchange has committed to and offers equal employment opportunities without discrimination including equal pay for equal work.
- We support communities affected by climate – related disasters.
- We provide ecological and resource sustainability, particular for those living in vulnerable situations.
- Ion Exchange provides affordable and accessible healthcare options to our employees.
- We strive to adapt best practices in Occupational Health and Safety at all our office and manufacturing locations.
- Through our well-planned CSR initiatives, Ion Exchange provides vocational and technical training programs with regular skill upgradation to communities.
- Through scholarships, we provide Educational assistance to under-privileged children.
- Recognition to teachers / trainers for their exemplary contribution is provided.
- We strive to create a fair, diverse and inclusive workplace with principles of gender equality embedded in our policies and processes.
- We strictly adhere to gender-neutral hiring practices.
- We are committed to ensure no discrimination or exploitation against women
- We provide safe & pure drinking water to communities through our products, solutions and services.
- We deploy innovative and robust waste management strategies targeted to reduce, reuse and recycle water from all types of liquid wastes.
- We invest in deploying advanced technologies to replenish water used in the manufacturing process both within our premises and for our customers.
- We employ Rain Water Harvesting techniques within our premises to encourage water conservation.
- We invest in solutions that promote integrated waste management while producing green energy
- Ion Exchange is committed to the usage of renewable (including alternate sources of energy) and green energy for reduction of our energy footprint
- We undertake process optimization and exercise efficient management of utility equipments to reduce natural gas consumption (energy)
- We follow fair and equitable practices for everyone in our operations to earn fair income, security in the work place, social protection for families, and better prospects for personal development.
- We are committed to eradicate forced labour, child labour in all our operations.
- Ion Exchange process and policies promote fair selection of suppliers and are aimed at improving economic inclusion throughout the supply chain.
- We make financial advice available to employees at the workplace and conduct regular workshops to address financial queries and keep employees updated of best investment practices.
- Ion Exchange aims at building resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation and resource efficiency in our supply chain management.
- We continually invest in building, strengthening and developing the country’s capacities.
- We invest in development of innovative products & solutions to address the need of industries in meeting stringent environmental norms.
- We source local products and manage logistics to create positive impact on local entrepreneurship.
- Ion Exchange is committed to reducing inequalities in income as well as discrimination based on sex, disability, religion and social class.
- Through our planned CSR initiatives, we contribute to uplifting economically challenged groups in society to progressively achieve greater equality.
- Ion Exchange provides customized technologies, products and services for total water management to communities.
- We aim to reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, by paying special attention to municipal waste management.
- We ensure assured quality of water for every use – drinking, cooking, bathing, laundry, air conditioning, swimming pools, car washing, gardening etc. through our sustainable solutions & services.
- We provide circular solutions that treat solid waste (organic kitchen waste and sewage sludge) and convert it into green energy, purified water and rich organic fertilizer.
- Ion Exchange conducts drives to promote consumer awareness and to engage them to substantially reduced waste generation through presentations on reduction, recycle and reuse.
- We develop and execute product stewardship strategies in accordance with agreed international frameworks and consciously aim at reducing our environmental footprint.
- We strictly follow statutory compliance guidelines across geographies we operate.
- We continually strive to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production to reduce waste generation, improve management of chemicals and toxic waste, use of energy efficient components, lighting etc. and responsible disposal of waste.
- We are committed to improve on energy efficiency while reducing our Carbon footprint by adoption of Energy efficient technology, equipment, systems and practices.
- Ion Exchange’s disaster management unit (DMU) is a state-of-the-art containerised water treatment system specially designed to cater to emergency requirements of drinking water during natural calamities. With vagaries of climate, our DMU’s are effective in combating climate change.
- We utilize due diligence tools including risk identification, impact assessments, management and mitigation measures, reporting grievance mechanisms and other stakeholder engagement processes.
- We possess a zero-tolerance policy and approach towards corruption and bribery at all levels promoting an effective and accountable organization.
- Ion Exchange actively participates in and leads dialogue between domestic and international stakeholder groups to promote sustainability.
- Ion Exchange partners with international organizations to bring sustainable products and solutions to the market.
Recent recognitions for our contribution towards the SDG’s
3rd Annual ESG Summit and Award 2023
Mr. Rajesh Sharma, Chairman & Managing Director, was awarded 'ESG Visionary of the Year' at Transformance Forums' 3rd Annual ESG Awards & Summit 2023
TERI Water Sustainability Awards 2022-2023
Mr. Ajay Popat (President) & Mr. Sharad Jha, (DGM-Business Development) at the TERI Water Sustainability Awards 2022-2023 (supported by UNDP & IWA). We were awarded the ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ for Innovation in Water Technology for our INDION Integrated Waste Management System (with Resource Recovery).
2nd Annual ESG Summit and Awards 2022
Mr. Satya Palai- AVP –Sustainable Development & Total Quality Management, receives the ‘Best initiative to Improve Energy Efficiency & access to Clean Energy’ award at Transformance Forums' 2nd Annual ESG Summit and Awards 2022.
TERI – IWA – UNDP Water Sustainability Awards 2021-2022
Mr. Ajay Popat, President, accepting the TERI-IWA-UNDP Water Sustainability Award for Wastewater Treatment & Safe Reuse
ECONOMIC TIMES SDGS IMPACT SUMMIT 2019
Mr. Rajesh Sharma, Chairman & Managing Director, accepting the Champions of Sustainability Solutions Award