“We strongly reject these unfounded allegations.
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“We have spent over INR 500 Cr on environmental mitigation measures, particularly flue-gas desulphurization units with bag filters, modern technology based reverse osmosis plants and evaporators etc., and have implemented several other state-of-the-art environment protection measures.”
“Around 2% of the world’s copper is produced in Thoothukudi.
“Hon’ble Supreme Court has observed from the earlier NEERI reports (1998, 2005) that there were certain deviations in some parameters but also observes that it does not warrant a conclusion that the plant of the appellant will not be able to take remedial steps to improve the environment.”
“India’s current capacity is currently around one million tonnes.
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What is Vedanta’s response to the allegations that the plant was causing environmental pollution, damaging health and breaching regulations?
View in the company profile“We strongly reject these unfounded allegations. We have data and research to prove that these allegations are not true, and would like to reiterate that the Sterlite Copper plant has been operating within all applicable environmental regulations and standards.”
What specific measures have you taken to ensure that the plant does not cause environmental pollution and damage to health?
View in the company profile“We have spent over INR 500 Cr on environmental mitigation measures, particularly flue-gas desulphurization units with bag filters, modern technology based reverse osmosis plants and evaporators etc., and have implemented several other state-of-the-art environment protection measures.”
Could you briefly outline the impact on the local economy as a result of this shutdown?
View in the company profile“Around 2% of the world’s copper is produced in Thoothukudi. India’s current capacity is currently around one million tonnes.”
MYTH: Why did Sterlite had to deposit 100 crores?
View in the company profile“Hon’ble Supreme Court has observed from the earlier NEERI reports (1998, 2005) that there were certain deviations in some parameters but also observes that it does not warrant a conclusion that the plant of the appellant will not be able to take remedial steps to improve the environment.”
What is the demand for refined copper in India? What is Sterlite’s market share? How much is imported?
View in the company profile“India’s current capacity is currently around one million tonnes. With a capacity of 400,000 tonnes, Vedanta currently holds a 33% market share in the country’s refined Copper demand of around 675,000 TPA tonnes. Imports contribute around 33%.”
About Sterlite Copper
Sterlite Copper is an Indian copper manufacturing company.