Chennai, March 22, 2024: On the occasion of International Water Day 2024, 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, "RNAIPL has an unwavering commitment to sustainability and responsible water management. Receiving the platinum certification from DQS for water-positive operations is an important validation of our efforts as we move towards setting new benchmarks in environmental stewardship. We remain dedicated to enhancing our water efficiency and minimising our environmental footprint, ensuring a brighter and more sustainable future for all.”
Some of RNAIPL’s water conservation initiatives include:
About RNAIPL
Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd (RNAIPL), the first dedicated Alliance plant globally, started operations in 2010. The plant is spread over 600 acres in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. RNAIPL caters to both domestic and export market requirements for Renault and Nissan. Since its start, more than 2.5m Renault and Nissan vehicles have been manufactured at the plant, with vehicles exported to 108 countries. In that time Renault and Nissan have invested $1.8 billion towards the Indian economy and created direct and indirect employment and skilling opportunities for over 70,000 workers.