(a) the manner in which the GreenCo rating, the first rating system of its kind, is beneficial in the production units, workshops and other works of Railways;
(b) whether this system is beneficial for the environment and if so, the details thereof;
(c) the names of zones and units where GreenCo Rating System is implemented; and
(d) the provision made in this regard for new plants?
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)
(a) and (b) GreenCo Rating, developed by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), has been acknowledged in India''s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) document, submitted to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2015, as a proactive voluntary action of Indian industry / private sector towards combating climate change.
Assessment and rating of major Workshops and Production Units of Indian Railways as Green Industrial Units started with ‘GreenCo’ certification in 2016-17. It helps the industrial units in identifying and implementing various possible measures in terms of energy conservation, material conservation, recycling, utilisation of renewable energy, Green House Gases (GHG) reduction, water conservation, solid and liquid waste management, green cover etc. Increasing focus in these areas helps Railways in resource conservation and reduction in intensity of environmental impact.
This system is beneficial for the environment as the GreenCo rating assesses the units on their environmental performance and thus aligns them to national priorities towards environment such as energy efficiency, water conservation, renewable energy, waste management, etc.
(c) The details are appended.
(d) There is no separate provision for new plants.
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