Product stewardship highlights
- Economic performance
- Products and customers
- Responsible mining
- Supplier sustainability
Driving economic impact through sustainability
Tata Chemicals' sustainability initiatives and community engagement have significantly boosted local and national economies. As one of the largest private sector organisations, its economic impact extends across the regions it operates in.
Commitment to safe and sustainable practices
Our team ensures that our products are handled with utmost care for health, safety, and the environment. Stakeholders across the supply chain, from suppliers to consumers, are also key in minimising impacts on the triple bottom line.
Business / Product | Potential for growth | Relative position |
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Soda Ash | World demand is forcast to grow at ~2% p.a. through 2022. | World’s 3rd largest |
Sodium Bicarbonate | Volume growth rates at above - Gross Domestic Product (GDP) levels at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5% Significant value addition potential in the future given its wide range of existing and new applications. | World’s 5th largest |
Cement | Shudh cement far exceeds the quality norms and specifications prescribed by the bureau of Indian Standards and is preferred by customers due to its superior and consistent quality. | |
Agri inputs (Agro chemicals and seeds) | Increased use of irrigation facilities and increasing popularity of crop insurance schemes may aid in reducing distress experienced in the agricultural community. | Pioneer |
Silica | A bespoke manufacturing process ensures consistent high quality which leaves the silica products in greater demand for industrial applications. |
Balancing industrial needs with environmental and community care

Tata Chemicals addresses the challenges of mining by implementing sustainable practices at its Ranavav mines in Gujarat. By ensuring zero waste and enhancing green cover, the company mitigates environmental impact while supporting local communities through health, infrastructure, and skill development initiatives.
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Problem
Industrial minerals are essential for a wide range of domestic and industrial products, playing a key role in economic development. However, mining these resources can often lead to environmental degradation and unsustainable practices.
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Solution
At Tata Chemicals’ Ranavav mines in Gujarat, high-quality limestone, critical for soda ash and cement production, is sourced through sustainable, minimal-impact methods. The company ensures zero waste, using all extracted materials, and employs progressive plantation to increase green cover and protect the environment.
Beyond mining, Tata Chemicals is committed to supporting the local community through initiatives in health, infrastructure, and skill development, ensuring that the benefits of industrial activity reach the people.
Partnering for sustainable success
The supply chain partners of Tata Chemicals are valued business associates of the company and integral stakeholders in the success of the company. The company strives to achieve success for all stakeholders by an Enterprise Wide Risk Management initiative to ensure smooth operations.
We look forward to achieve a perfect balance in business economics with environmental and social responsibility in a transparent ethical manner, in the value chain which shall help minimise business continuity risks, regulatory, reputational, market business acceptance and consumer requirement risks for all stakeholders in the business.
Tata Chemicals envisions engaging with its supply chain partners around the principles of UN Global Compact to advance sustainable development objectives in its business endeavours.
Environment

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Environmental permits and reporting.
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Undertake precautionary approach towards avoiding spills or pollution - chemicals, air, land and water.
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Adopt responsible use of natural resources – energy, raw materials and water, and environmentally friendly and clean technologies.
Occupational safety and health

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Ensure safe and hygienic working spaces, machine safeguarding, and fire safety.
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Ensure emergency preparedness, provisioning for occupational injury and illness.
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Ensure preventive and protective measures to prevent accidents, illness and injury.
Labour

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Elimination of forced and compulsory labour; all work will be voluntary, and workers should be free to leave upon reasonable notice.
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Effective elimination of child labour.
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Promoting diversity in the workforce.
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Ensure humane working environment and fair compensation.
Ethics, transparency and governance

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Ensure highest level of compliance to the Tata Code of Conduct and relevant regulatory bodies.
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Maintain and share documentation regarding procurement practices, sub supplier engagement, labour engagement and applicable compliances for operation.
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