“Coimbatore is at the forefront when it comes to Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) practices. The role of EHS is continuously influenced by technological advancement, enforcement, and the setting of societal expectations. Industries need to involve a broader community to actively participate in local environmental initiatives, such as waste management, recycling, rainwater harvesting, and supporting health and safety awareness campaigns,” said Mr G Soundararajan, Vice Chairman, CRI Pumps at the conference on “Empower, Embrace, Evolve: Elevating EHS Excellence” organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry – Southern Region (CII-SR) today. The Compendium on EHS Practices was also released by the dignitaries on the dais. The Award Ceremony of the 16th Edition of the CII-SR EHS Excellence Award 2023 was also held.
Dr R Nandini, Chairperson, CII Southern Region & Managing Director, Chandra Textiles Pvt Ltd during her special address said “Coimbatore is also home to several educational institutions. These institutions play a crucial role in educating future professionals and promoting EHS awareness and best practices in the region.''
Mr P Ravichandran, Chairman, CII-SR EHS Excellence Awards 2023 & President, Danfoss Industries welcomed.
Mr Sudeep Dalvi, Co-Chairman, CII-SR EHS Excellence Awards 2023 & Senior Vice President & Director - Technical & Purchase, Chief Communication Officer, Toyota Kirloskar Motor spoke on the theme of the conference.
The Award categories were on Environment Restoration, Energy / Carbon Footprint, Water Management, Health at Workplace, Road Safety, EHS Innovation, EHS Employee Engagement in Workplace, Other Best Practices, Women in EHS, EHS Leadership with over 208 awards being announced.
