Kutch Copper becomes first Indian producer to get Copper Mark certification
The Adani Enterprises unit received the Veramark Assurance following an audit of its environmental, social, and governance practices.
Kutch Copper Ltd, a unit of Adani Enterprises Ltd, has become the first Indian producer to receive the Veramark Assurance, previously called the Copper Mark certification, according to ANI and The Tribune.
The facility, which runs one of the largest single-location copper smelters globally, earned the recognition after an independent assessment of its social, environmental, and governance protocols.
The certification uses the Copper Mark Responsible Production Framework and Joint Due Diligence Standard to evaluate industrial sites through third-party audits.
This system helps certified companies demonstrate they meet international benchmarks and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12, which focuses on responsible production and consumption.
Vinay Prakash, CEO of Adani Natural Resources and Managing Director of KCL, said that achieving the certification shows the company's commitment to sustainable production.
Prakash added that the milestone places Kutch Copper in a group of global producers that follow international standards as copper becomes more important for renewable energy and electrification.
The assurance system necessitates periodic reassessments to track operational standards. International firms including BHP, Rio Tinto, and Aurubis have previously used the Veramark framework.