Knauf India achieves prestigious honours for energy efficiency

07 Aug 2024 CW Team

Knauf India, a distinguished name in the construction industry, is thrilled to announce its recognition with continuous prestigious awards - the "Gold Award" for its outstanding effort in energy efficiency, and the SILVER for excellence in industrial safety leadership. These accolades affirm Knauf India's commitment to sustainable and safe operations, further establishing its role as a benchmark in the industry.

At the Green Leaf Awards 2023, hosted by the Apex India Foundation, Knauf India Private Limited, Sri City, was bestowed with the "Gold Award" in the Energy Efficiency category for the Gypsum Board Manufacturing Sector. This award celebrates Knauf India's dedication to environmentally responsible manufacturing practices, focusing on producing modern building materials, plasters, and accessories with an eco-conscious approach.

In addition to this significant achievement, Knauf was awarded the SILVER Industrial Safety Leadership Award (Category-5), recognizing its outstanding safety practices. The Sri City facility also received prestigious recognition from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Complementing these honors, the Knauf Khushkhera Plant earned the Gold Award-2023 from the Occupational Health, Safety & Sustainable Development Foundation at the 15th OSH Conference in Thiruvananthapuram. These awards underscore Knauf India's unwavering commitment to safety and sustainable, profitable growth.

Sumit Bidani, CEO of Knauf India, beamed with pleasure and expressed his profound satisfaction with the awards and recognition. He remarked, "Our steadfast commitment to quality, safety, and environmental consciousness is the cornerstone of our operations. Being recognized by such esteemed organizations is a tremendous honor, and it fuels our drive to achieve even more. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. I extend my heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to everyone involved in our journey. Together, we will continue to set new standards of excellence."

Knauf India remains dedicated to its vision of leading the market with innovative, environmentally-friendly, energy-efficient, and sustainable designs. The company's ongoing efforts are focused on achieving greater milestones and contributing to a safer, greener future, prioritizing the well-being of both the planet and its people.

Knauf India, a distinguished name in the construction industry, is thrilled to announce its recognition with continuous prestigious awards - the Gold Award for its outstanding effort in energy efficiency, and the SILVER for excellence in industrial safety leadership. These accolades affirm Knauf India's commitment to sustainable and safe operations, further establishing its role as a benchmark in the industry. At the Green Leaf Awards 2023, hosted by the Apex India Foundation, Knauf India Private Limited, Sri City, was bestowed with the Gold Award in the Energy Efficiency category for the Gypsum Board Manufacturing Sector. This award celebrates Knauf India's dedication to environmentally responsible manufacturing practices, focusing on producing modern building materials, plasters, and accessories with an eco-conscious approach. In addition to this significant achievement, Knauf was awarded the SILVER Industrial Safety Leadership Award (Category-5), recognizing its outstanding safety practices. The Sri City facility also received prestigious recognition from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Complementing these honors, the Knauf Khushkhera Plant earned the Gold Award-2023 from the Occupational Health, Safety & Sustainable Development Foundation at the 15th OSH Conference in Thiruvananthapuram. These awards underscore Knauf India's unwavering commitment to safety and sustainable, profitable growth. Sumit Bidani, CEO of Knauf India, beamed with pleasure and expressed his profound satisfaction with the awards and recognition. He remarked, Our steadfast commitment to quality, safety, and environmental consciousness is the cornerstone of our operations. Being recognized by such esteemed organizations is a tremendous honor, and it fuels our drive to achieve even more. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. I extend my heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to everyone involved in our journey. Together, we will continue to set new standards of excellence. Knauf India remains dedicated to its vision of leading the market with innovative, environmentally-friendly, energy-efficient, and sustainable designs. The company's ongoing efforts are focused on achieving greater milestones and contributing to a safer, greener future, prioritizing the well-being of both the planet and its people.

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