Cipla Limited announced that it has set up a 30 MW solar group captive project in Tuljapur, Maharashtra. Spread across 115 acres, the solar project has been commissioned in partnership with AMP Energy India, and is one of the largest solar open access projects in the state set up by a corporate.

This is in line with the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives aimed at developing a holistic sustainability road map for the future. By 2025, Cipla plans to achieve carbon and water neutrality, zero-waste to landfill, anti-microbial resistance stewardship and green chemistry.

The project will support the company’s green energy requirements for its manufacturing units at Kurkumbh and Patalganga in Maharashtra. It will also help the Company avoid carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 35,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) annually over its project life of 25 years.

Speaking on the occasion, Kedar Upadhye, President and Global CFO, Cipla, said, “This project is testament to our relentless commitment to use cleaner and renewable sources of energy.”

Geena Malhotra, President and Global Head – Manufacturing Operations, Cipla, commented, “The project aims to reduce our environmental footprint and create a positive social impact. We endeavour to continue growing the share of renewable energy across our sites with an aim to contribute to India’s agenda of increasing energy generation from non-fossil fuel sources to 40% by 2030.”