Indian Diamond Brand Celebrates Achievement of
its First Net Zero Certified Facilities Six Years Ahead of
Schedule
SURAT, India, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Globally-renowned
natural diamond crafting company Shree Ramkrishna Exports Pvt.
Ltd. (SRK) announced today a trailblazing achievement toward
emissions elimination. Initially set to reach net zero at its two
flagship crafting facilities SRK House and SRK Empire in 2030, SRK
joined forces with the Global Network for Zero (GNFZ) to accelerate
its target to 2024, becoming the first in the world to achieve the
landmark net zero building certification.
Already two of the highest performing LEED certified buildings
in the world, SRK House and SRK Empire have long been the shining
example of the brand's commitment to proactively reducing its
carbon footprint. And today, after teaming up with GNFZ, a
revolutionary net zero certification body founded by former U.S.
Green Building Council President and CEO, Mahesh Ramanujam, SRK has successfully
accelerated the net zero certification of both buildings more than
six years ahead of schedule.
"In 2015, the world outlined its ambitious Paris Agreement
targets. But these rigorous timelines and interim benchmarks are
based on data our warming world has already outpaced. Our
partnership with GNFZ presents an opportunity for us to lead by
example, accelerate the decarbonization of the diamond sector, and
share our best practices with colleagues pursuing net zero around
the world," says SRK Brand Custodian Shreyans Dholakia.
Strategies SRK employed at their facilities to certify include
installing an off-site 6 MW solar power plant to mitigate their
Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and, for Scope 3, converting all cars
owned by SRK to electric, installing solar-power electric vehicle
charging stations, creating an app to track employee daily commute
modes and practices, and planting trees over a 200-acre land
area.
SRK's certification reaffirms their enduring commitment to
pursuing and sustaining a zero emissions future. The trailblazing
decarbonization work of SRK is a signal to the global diamond
sector and business community at large that, as GNFZ cites in their
mission, now is the time to bring "net zero within reach" for all.
The GNFZ team will continually monitor the company's data, verify
its net zero achievements, and ensure it charts a perpetual path
for sustaining world class zero emissions performance.
About Shree Ramkrishna Exports
Founded by Shri Govind Dholakia
aka Govindkaka, SRK is one of the world's leading diamond crafting
and exporting conglomerates. Valued at nearly 1.8 billion USD, SRK employs over 6,000 people
and has played a pivotal role in transforming India's contribution to the global economy
over the last six decades. A purpose driven organization committed
to what it calls 'PURE' trust, transparency, and tenacity, SRK is
leading the gems and jewelry industry to prioritize sustainable
practices, compliances, and shedding light on the urgent and
necessary acceleration efforts for a zero emissions India and beyond. SRK is recognized as the
most compliant company in the industry with the highest number of
ISO, System & Process certifications Additionally, nearly 4.5%
of SRK's profits are contributed to various philanthropic and
community welfare initiatives. Rooted in Govindkaka's lifelong
pursuit of equitable opportunity, upward mobility, and universal
living standards, the pioneering diamond entity holds a dedication
to ensuring sustainability and human welfare remain the
cornerstones of its growing empire for good.
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