TAG: GS-3: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
CONTEXT: Coal India Limited, under the aegis of the Ministry of Coal, has recently been awarded the prestigious Green World Environment Award in the CSR category (Fuel, Power and Energy) and the prestigious title of Green World Ambassador.
EXPLANATION:
What is Green World Environment Award:
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- The Green Organization, an independent, non-political, non-profit environmental group founded in 1994.
- Recognizes organisations globally for excellence in environmental sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
- Awards are given for achievements in areas like CSR, waste management, energy efficiency, water conservation, and sustainable practices.
- Global Reach: Open to organisations, governments, and individuals worldwide.
- Criteria: Based on innovative environmental efforts, sustainability projects, and long-term contributions to the environment.
- Impact: Encourages best practices in environmental management, promoting global sustainability and inspiring others to adopt eco-friendly initiatives.
About Coal India Limited (CIL):
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- It is an Indian public sector undertaking and the largest government-owned coal producer in the world.
- It came into being on 1st November 1975 as an apex holding company of the nationalized coking coal (1971) and non-coking mines (1973).
- It works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Coal, Government of India.
- It is headquarters in Kolkata.
- It accounts for around 82% of the total coal production in India.
- It was conferred the Maharatna status by the Government of India in 2011, making it one of the seven with that status.
- As of October 2015, CIL is a PSU owned by the Central Government of India which controls its operations through the Ministry of Coal.
- It ranks 8th among the top 20 firms responsible for a third of all global carbon emissions.
Source:
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2074651
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