Sustainability practices in industries

1. Xavier Institute of Management,
Bhubaneswar
Sustainability practices across Industries

2. Electrodes
and
Graphite Prepared by :
Group 7 Sec F
Sampat Padhi (UM15350)
Sanjog Saran (UM15351)
Sarthak Mishra (UM15352)
Satyajeet Singh (UM15353)
Saurav Kumar (UM15354)

3. Introduction
Graphite India
Ltd.
Graph-Tech Tokai carbon Superior Graphite SGL Group Conclusion
• Graphite has its application in each and every field but majorly it has Industrial
Applications, applications in Aerospace Industry, and Few Other sectors
• Electric arc furnaces (EAF) are the main places where graphite electrodes are used
Major Players
Graphite India Ltd
Graph-Tech
Tokai Carbon
Superior Graphite
SGL Group
Industry Usage

4. Introduction
Graphite India
Ltd.
GraphTech Tokai carbon Superior Graphite SGL Group Conclusion
Graphite India Limited
• The pioneer in Carbon and Graphite products in India ever since it
came into existence way back in 1960s
• It is one of the Top five graphite electrodes market vendors
• The company is ISO 9001 accredited and follows the eco-friendly
processes
Product offerings
• Graphite Electrode
• Speciality Products
• Carbon Products
• Impervious Graphite Products
• Glass Reinforced Plastic Pipes
• Powmex Steel Division
GIL Environmental policy
• Minimising pollutants in air emissions, process effluents, solid
wastes and decibel level of noise
• Upgrading Technology level through continual improvement for
prevention and reduction of pollution
• Operating and maintaining the facilities so as to comply with
applicable legal and other requirements
Green actions Undertaken
• Graphite and environment practices
• Lower energy consumption
• Environment Protection Initiatives
• Prudent investments
• Health
• Safety

5. GrafTech
• GrafTech International Holdings Inc., commonly referred to as GrafTech, is an
American multinational company headquartered in Ohio.
• GrafTech has been manufacturing carbon and graphite products for over 125
years.
•Recommended for high and ultra-high power AC and DC furnacesAGX™ Graphite Electrodes
•Lower consumption and lower electrode cost per ton
•Capacity for higher amps / power than pin-socket design
•Lower CO2 emissions
•Winner of the 2005 R&D 100 Award!
ALX™ Graphite Electrodes
•Designed specifically for the ladle furnace.LFX™ Graphite Electrodes
Productportfolio
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6. Sustainability practices followed
• The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive
• Global HS&EP Accountability
– Routine identification of hazards, risk quantification and
identification of suitable controls to eliminate or minimize the risk.
• On-Site and Off-Site Contractors
– To ensure that contractors are capable of performing their work in
compliance with applicable requirements
Lead (Pb) Cadmium (Cd)
Mercury (Hg)
Hexavalent
Chromium PBB PBDE
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7. Introduction
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8. Sustainability practices followed
• Air Emissions
– Possible damage to the environment, impairment to visibility, negative impact on agriculture
crops.
• Waste Management
– Improved generation rate for the waste stream
– New technologies in the waste site used to recycle the waste stream.
• Surface Water Protection
– Surface water assessment, governmental requirements, and any other relevant information.
• Groundwater Protection
– A groundwater assessment exists for all GrafTech locations which have the potential for adversely
affecting groundwater quality which Includes descriptions of hydrology, groundwater usages,
existing quality, governmental requirements etc
• Pollution Prevention
– Initial evaluation of location air, waste, and water and pollution prevention practices at each step
of the operation. The evaluation is periodically reviewed and updated.
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Ltd.
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9. 90,000
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2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Net Sales
Net Sales
Overview
Performance
• Tokai Carbon Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company
• The company is a developer and stockist of graphite material for use in nuclear power, particularly electrical
discharge machining electrode, high temperature, and mechanical applications.
• It is listed on the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the Nikkei 225 stock index
• Decline due to revision of price of carbon
black in domestic market due to
oversupply of steel from China
• Sales of graphite electrodes decline due to
low demand of electric arc furnace steel.
• Low demand in carbon and ceramics
segment.
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10. Sustainable practices
• 1100-1500 o C of high temperature exhaust gas is generated while production of carbon black. In case of graphite
electrode it is 3000 o C. This waste heat energy is utilized to convert into power which provides 24 hours
electricity to local communities.
• Timely health checkup of all workers employed to create a healthy workplace
• Participation in the various events of the region such as marathons, festivals and also by sponsoring those events.
• Resource conservation, energy conservation, waste minimization
• Promotion of environmental awareness activities and social contribution activities
• Follow environmental management system based on ISO14001
Plan Do Check Action
Company plan of action
The company follows stringent policies which deal with the following areas:
• reduction of carbon dioxide emissions per unit
• reduction of industrial waste
• energy conservation and environmental impact reduction activities related to transport
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11. About Superior Graphite
Has been creating value for its
customers by providing superior
solutions by utilizing unique techniques,
processes and talent
The company’s pioneering approach led
to the invention of a new, patented
furnace technology had led a
transformational change in its products
Usage of new technology enabled them
to use proprietary technology to
manufacture Graphite on a continuous
basis
Superior Graphite
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12. Products
Graphite Electrodes
Used during the production of steel to melt
scrap by generating extra heat
Lubricants
Consumer -applications such as home, lawn,
agricultural, food process, bakery and process
manufacturing
Industrial –Aluminium Lubrication Solutions
and Hot Metal Forming/Forging Lubrication
Solutions
Silicon Carbide Shapes and Powders
The powder is typically used in Toner and
advanced ceramic part production.
Speciality Carbon and Graphite shapes
Used continuous in-line graphitization furnaces
widely known for providing high quality
products to demanding markets
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13. Sustainability
Environmental Policy
•Protect the environment while producing profitable products
for a variety of industries
•The manufacturing facilities are managed in a manner that
provides leadership and resources to ensure that environment
is preserved
•The statutory requirements and the environmental laws are
abided by at every instance
•The facilities are managed in a way that safeguards the health
concerns of the workers necessarily
Steps taken by Superior Graphite
•Insulating bare equipment can save 29,966 MBBtu/yr and cost
up to $224746
•Insulating steam water hot lines can save 3,900 MMBtu/yr and
cost up to $29,250
•Meter Recycled Water can save cost up to $8,438
•Eliminate Leaks in Inert gas and compressed airline valves can
save 234,450 kwh/yr and cos up to $5,322.
•It has reduced natural gas consumption by 23%
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14. • Leading manufacturers of carbon based products.
• Global player with 41 production sites together in Europe, US and Asia.
•Includes 51% SGL ACF and equity accounted JVs Ceramic Brake
Discs and Automotive Composites
•Automotive, Wind Energy, Aerospace, Textiles (Acrylic Fibers)
COMPOSITES –FIBERS
AND MATERIALS (CFM)
•Graphite based products and solutions, Process technology
•Chemical, Mining, Metallurgy, Semiconductors, etc.
GRAPHITE MATERIALS
AND SYSTEMS (GMS)
•Graphite electrodes, Cathodes, Furnace linings, Carbon electrodes
•Steel, Aluminium, Ferrous and Non Ferrous.
PERFORMANCE
PRODUCTS (PP)
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15. SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES
• Energy management system based on ISO standards and flexible management of production process times.
• Reduced energy consumption in Performance Product led to decline in CO2 emissions.
– Declined by 6.5% YOY to 778000 tons.
• Over 50% water requirements met from their own well.
• Motto : Avoiding waste> Recycling> Disposing.
– Volume of hazardous waste reduced to 10%.
• High standards, permanent safety precaution improvements, target-oriented training sessions.
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16. Introduction
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• Shifting towards sustainable operations
• Business strategy to be with sustainability focus
• Dominant industry practices leaning towards
energy efficiency & alternate sources
• Health & safety remains a prime focus area
• Increasing engagement in community welfare
programs
• Link sustainability strategy with economic
benefits.