The National Highways Authority of India reduced its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions intensity to 0.8 MTCO2e/km from 1.0 MTCO2e/km despite a 20% increase in national highway construction in FY 2023-24, it said in its Sustainability Report 2023-24.
The comprehensive report details NHAI’s robust framework for integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into every aspect of its operations.
Highlighting NHAI’s initiatives towards circular economy, the report said NHAI utilized over 631 lakh metric tonnes of recycled and reused materials, including fly-ash, plastic waste, and reclaimed asphalt, in national highway construction.
“In addition to this, NHAI continued to undertake nationwide tree plantation drives along the national highways,” it said.
In FY 2023-24, NHAI planted over 56 lakh saplings and in 2024-25 it planted 67.47 lakh saplings, bringing the total tree plantation to over 4.69 crore since the implementation of the Green Highways (Plantation, Transplantation, Beautification and Maintenance), Policy 2015.
“This initiative has helped to create substantial carbon sinks and enhance the positive environmental sustainability along the highways,” it added.
As per the report, NHAI has completed the development of 467 water bodies across the country under the Amrit Sarovar Mission. “This initiative has not only rejuvenated local water sources but also provided nearly 2.4 crore cubic meters of soil for National Highway construction, resulting in estimated savings of approximately Rs 16,690 crore.
Further, the water use intensity of NHAI has reduced 74% in water stressed regions as compared to previous report.
On Human Resource
As per the report, 100% of NHAI's direct employees and contract workers are covered under Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management framework. NHAI also reported zero instances of workplace discrimination, reflecting its strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, NHAI said in a statement issued on Tuesday.
Leveraging Technology
NHAI said it has implemented an AI-powered ‘Data Lake 3.0’ platform that has streamlined project management and helped resolve 155 conciliation claims, leading to an estimated savings of about Rs 25,680 crore.
Furthermore, the 98.5% penetration of FASTag has facilitated reducing congestion and vehicular emissions at toll plazas besides reducing carbon footprint.
The comprehensive report details NHAI’s robust framework for integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into every aspect of its operations.
Highlighting NHAI’s initiatives towards circular economy, the report said NHAI utilized over 631 lakh metric tonnes of recycled and reused materials, including fly-ash, plastic waste, and reclaimed asphalt, in national highway construction.
“In addition to this, NHAI continued to undertake nationwide tree plantation drives along the national highways,” it said.
In FY 2023-24, NHAI planted over 56 lakh saplings and in 2024-25 it planted 67.47 lakh saplings, bringing the total tree plantation to over 4.69 crore since the implementation of the Green Highways (Plantation, Transplantation, Beautification and Maintenance), Policy 2015.
“This initiative has helped to create substantial carbon sinks and enhance the positive environmental sustainability along the highways,” it added.
As per the report, NHAI has completed the development of 467 water bodies across the country under the Amrit Sarovar Mission. “This initiative has not only rejuvenated local water sources but also provided nearly 2.4 crore cubic meters of soil for National Highway construction, resulting in estimated savings of approximately Rs 16,690 crore.
Further, the water use intensity of NHAI has reduced 74% in water stressed regions as compared to previous report.
On Human Resource
As per the report, 100% of NHAI's direct employees and contract workers are covered under Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management framework. NHAI also reported zero instances of workplace discrimination, reflecting its strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, NHAI said in a statement issued on Tuesday.
Leveraging Technology
NHAI said it has implemented an AI-powered ‘Data Lake 3.0’ platform that has streamlined project management and helped resolve 155 conciliation claims, leading to an estimated savings of about Rs 25,680 crore.
Furthermore, the 98.5% penetration of FASTag has facilitated reducing congestion and vehicular emissions at toll plazas besides reducing carbon footprint.
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