Crafting a Sustainable Future Drives SRMB ESG Initiatives

With the expansion of India’s infrastructure, the need for responsible manufacturing has grown. Steel is no longer rated on its strength or durability. Its footprint, in terms of carbon, resource use, and governance, has become equally important. In the construction industry, ESG factors have become the determinant of investor sentiment, green ratings, and buying decisions.

At SRMB Steel, we have recognised the market shift and integrated sustainability into our growth strategy for FY 2024-2025 through our ESG Framework. With our motto of ‘Crafting a Sustainable Future,’ we have integrated scrap-based manufacturing, energy-efficient technology, Zero Liquid Discharge technology, and robust governance into our operations.

This has helped SRMB TMT Bar gain a competitive advantage in the market of the best TMT bars in India.

ESG: From Compliance to Competitive Advantage

The SRMB TMT Bar Sustainability Report for FY 2024–2025 clearly indicates that ESG has become a core part of the business strategy. The report highlights eight material factors:

1. Energy efficiency and reduction of carbon footprint
2. Water conservation
3. Circular waste management
4. Employee health and safety
5. Fair wages and labor rights
6. Community welfare

The report is aligned with the GRI Standards and the Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations.

Decarbonising Steel Through Circular Manufacturing

Steel production requires a lot of energy. As a reliable 550D TMT bar supplier, we have a systematic and measurable response.

The Circular Economy Model Based on Scrap

There are strong environmental benefits to India's scrap-based steel route:

1. 58% less greenhouse gas emissions than the conventional BF-BOF route
2. 16–17% decrease in energy usage
3. 40% less water is used
4. Each tonne of scrap saves 1.1 tonnes of iron ore, 630 kg of coal, 55 kg of limestone

As a leading producer of TMT steel bars, SRMB is actively maximising scrap utilisation and strengthening scrap procurement processes to support a circular economy model.

Growth of Capacity with Energy Efficiency

We obtained environmental clearance for an expansion using a variety of TMT steel bars:

1. Capacity of liquid steel to about 4,36,500 TPA
2. 6,000 TPA of rolling mill capacity
3. This extension incorporates:
4. 2x30T and 4x25T induction furnaces
5. Constant billet casters to reduce the amount of energy used
6. For maximum recovery, we use slag crushers and scrap processing equipments.

Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)

We have implemented a Zero Effluent Discharge system in our Durgapur plant. This ensures that all recycled water is reused inside our plant. This is a critical step towards long-term environmental sustainability as it ensures that industrialisation is not linked to any freshwater usage.

The efforts also reduce Scope 3 emissions for developers who are concerned about lifecycle impacts and embodied emissions in their projects.

Why Green Steel Credentials Matter

As the producers of the best TMT bar in India, we achieved:

1. GreenPro Certification
2. 5-Star Rated Green Steel Certification by NISST (Ministry of Steel)

These certifications are a testament to SRMB's adherence to strict environmental regulations during the entire manufacturing process of its TMT steel bars.

Now, certified low-carbon inputs are needed by procurement teams who are engaged in projects that are aligned with LEED, IGBC, and Net-Zero standards.

Engineering Performance Meets Sustainability

The premium 550D TMT steel bars from SRMB are made with cutting-edge TempcoreTM technology and are intended for:

1. Excellent ductility
2. Improved seismic resistance
3. Better strength of bonding
4. The Low Alloy Steel protocol (≤0.15% carbon ceiling) provides corrosion resistance.

Our TMT steel bar segment now accounts for 80.72% of total revenue, demonstrating the market's confidence in its portfolio of performance-driven products.

As a reputable 550D TMT bar supplier with certified low-carbon credentials for high-rise and infrastructure projects needing long-term structural reliability.

Emission intensity, durability, and certification are now considered integrated criteria when assessing the best TMT bar in India rather than being distinct topics.