Vegit

Championing Lives and Championing Sustainability

sustainable farming

Sustainable Farming

We support local farmers by ensuring a reliable source of income through contract farming and supplying high-quality seeds grown using aeroponic technology. The use of aeroponic technology ensures the seeds supplied to farmers are high-yielding, disease-free, and pest-free.

With our strong R&D, technology interventions, and training programmes, we empower farmers with the best farm management practices. From irrigation techniques to precise fertilizer application, we equip them with the tools and knowledge needed for higher productivity, improved quality, and increased profits. Our goal is to make farm management easier and more efficient, ensuring success and sustainability for farmer communities.

Impact Under Programme Nirmal

An integrated and holistic initiative that strives to protect five elements of nature.

Earth

Over 250 MT of composts (Vermicompost & Bio-nutrients) from organic wastes are produced annually for soil

Earth

water

72,000 kilolitres of water are replenished annually

water

energy

Generates 72% of its energy needs through renewable sources

Energy

space

138,000 tons of CO2-equivalent greenhouse gases are removed annually

air

space

18,000 kilotons of Carbon sequestered annually

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Working Towards Waste Recycle

  • Ash produced by boilers and incinerators is converted into bricks and tiles, which are then utilized for making pavements within our premises.
  • Solid waste from potato peels and unused potatoes, is converted into compost.
  • Organic waste is transformed into nutrient-rich manure through bio-conversion processes.
  • Decomposed slurry obtained from the bio-gas plants serves as a valuable fertilizer.
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Sustainable Energy Management

72% of our annual energy need is met through renewable sources

solar power

Solar Power

biomass

Biomass

The continuous decline in energy intensity and GHG emission intensity with every passing year shows the commitment of the group to reduce its carbon footprint.

Optimizing Air Quality

We strive to maintain lower emissions than stipulated under manufacturing activities to bring about a positive and real change.

  • Wet scrubbers installed in our manufacturing plants at Hapur, Rohad and Dahej help to contain the air pollutants.
  • Electrostatic precipitators and bag filters are installed in manufacturing units to control emissions.
  • Chillers in the production units operate on the latest technology and are relatively more environmentally friendly than conventional cooling systems.
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rain water

Rain-Water Harvesting

We practice 5R Approach to reduce our water consumption

  • Reduce – 2 Adiabatic Cooling Towers installed that saves more than 73,000 KL of water annually.
  • Recycle & Reuse – Recycling over 72,000 KL of water annually for reuse.
  • Replenish & Restore – Effectively restores nearly 5,53,815 KL of water in a year while aiming at zero discharge .

Soil Management

Merino is engaged in enriching the carbon content of soil using bio manures and desired soil health management practices. We produce quality vermicompost to the tune of 95 MT annually. The vermicompost, besides enriching soil health, also minimizes dependence on chemical fertilizers. Overall, the eco-friendly farming practices at Merino help in achieving carbon sequestration of around 18,000 kilotons of CO2 equivalent greenhouse gases annually
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Corporate Social Responsibility

Our CSR efforts focus on empowering underprivileged communities through skills and resources.

Healthcare

Healthcare

Education

Education

CONSERVATION

CONSERVATION

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

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