Kolkata: India’s cement industry has become more energy-efficient and reduced its carbon emissions per tonne of production, but its overall carbon footprint continues to grow, while increasing groundwater extraction in water-stressed regions and a deterioration in workers’ safety have raised serious sustainability concerns, a new study has found.
The study, released on Thursday by the International Forum for Environment, Sustainability & Technology (iFOREST), assessed 18 cement companies accounting for nearly 87% of India’s cement production against 107 environmental, social and governance (ESG) indicators for 2023-24 and 2024-25. Women constitute just 3.1% of the sector’s 2.28 lakh workforce, while 63% of workers are employed on contract. Women in key managerial positions earn 26.8% less than their male counterparts.
The study also highlighted substantial gender disparities. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata