Indian Oil-World Environment Day

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World Environment Day celebrated on 5th June every Great Pacific garbage patch.
year, is the United Nation’s flagship day for promoting
awareness among the public and showcasing their Plastic littering has led to formation of a gyre of marine
actions towards conservation of the environment. debris particles in the Pacific Ocean, The Great Pacific
The theme of World Environment Day 2018, is ‘BEAT garbage patch. The collection of plastic, floating trash
PLASTIC POLLUTION’ and the Slogan is ‘If You Can’t halfway between Hawaii and California extends over an
Reuse It, Refuse It’. indeterminate area depending on the degree of plastic
Plastic, today, is an integral part of our daily lives. Some concentration. The primary source of this debris is the
of this plastic ends up in landfills eventually making its improper waste disposal or management of trash and
way into our waterways. Almost one million seabirds manufacturing products, including plastics. Debris is
and one lakh marine mammals are killed annually from generated on land at ports, rivers, harbors, docks,
plastics in our oceans. Plastic chemicals like Bisphenol-A and storm drains; and in the seas from fishing vessels,
(BPA) can be absorbed by our body. Some of these stationary platforms, and cargo ships. Pollutants range
compounds have been found to alter hormones or have from abandoned fishing nets to micro-pellets used in
other potential human health effects. abrasive cleaners.

Turtle eating plastic, mistaking it for a Jellyfish. Plastic menace in Indian cities too, is compounded
because of their poor state of solid waste management
Causes of Plastic Pollution: and poor infrastructure for sewerage and storm water
l Plastic bags from shopping, toys, PET bottles, drainage.

disposable plates and bowls. Every Action Counts!
l Failure to recycle & disposal of plastic materials,
Whether it is to carry reusable bags, water bottles
fishing nets etc. in marine bodies. instead of single use plastic water bottles, consuming
l Throwaway culture creating huge piles of rubbish food in reusable containers instead of use and throw
plastic containers, recycling plastic bottles; reducing
that now pollutes every corner of the world. reusing and recycling plastic at work and home - every
While the usage of plastic has revolutionized the way we action counts. When multiplied by a global effort, our
store and consume food, there is now so much of plastic individual voices and actions become exponential in
litter that landfills can’t cope. It can take 450 years for their impact.
some types of plastic bottle to break down.

Unplug chargers, turn off lights and appliances not in use like
computers, laptops, and phones, when you leave for the day.

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India - Global Host for
WED - 2018 Host:

Every World Environment Day has a WED 2017 celebration at RHQ.
different global host country, where the
official celebrations take place. The focus
on the host country helps highlight the
environmental challenges it faces, and
supports the effort to address them. This
5th June, 2018, India is all set to be the
global host for World Environment Day.
Let us collectively explore sustainable
alternatives and reduce on an urgent
basis, the production and excessive use
of single-use plastic that pollutes oceans,
damages marine life and threatens
human health.

WED in Refineries Division:

WED is celebrated by conducting awareness campaigns Refineries have continuously demonstrated commitment
among IOCians, their families & in the neighbouring towards adopting all remedial measures to mitigate the
villages, tree plantation, online quiz, slogan and essay negative impact of climate change and always strived to
writing, photo contest and sustainability workshops. achieve low carbon footprint.

Plastic Pollution facts

l Every year the world uses 500 billion plastic
bags.

l Each year, at least 8 million tonnes of plastic
end up in the oceans, the equivalent of a full
garbage truck every minute.

l In the last decade, we produced more plastic
than in the whole last century.

l 50 per cent of the plastic we use is single-use or
disposable.

l We buy 1 million plastic bottles every minute.

l Plastic makes up 10% of all of the waste we
generate.

Replace light bulbs in home with LED fitting.
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Simple Ways to Protect the Planet

Say no to Reduce bathing Avoid plastic
singleuse or time; install low flow disposable cups.
throwaway shower head; turn off Bring your own
water in the sink while ceramic cup or coffee
plastic shaving or brushing
your teeth; fix leaks mug to work.

and recycle water

Opt for brands Use reusable Pay bills online.
using recyclable container for Print and copy on
packaging while bringing lunch
from your both sides of
purchasing paper. Help save
home. paper and trees.
Instead of
purchasing a plastic Buy wooden Avoid using
toys instead of chemicals to clean your
water bottle, throw away home. Use a microfiber
buy an appropriate plastic toys. cloth. Save 10% of energy
reusable container. by adjusting thermostat
Recycle IT 1% cooler in winter and
Use reusable equipment like 1% higher in summer.
grocery computers, laptops,
printers and phones. Regularly
bags rather than They may take a check your vehicle's
plastic bags. million years to air filter and clean it, to
run the vehicle more
decompose. efficiently. Check tyre
pressure as it reduces tyre
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economy.

Environmental Performance

All the Refineries comply with MINAS standards of Trend of specific GHG emissions in the last 4 years.
efflucent discharge.
Waste Footprint
Water Footprint
Oily sludge in the refineries is
The Water footprint of Refineries processed in sludge processing
during 2017-18 was 0.92 m3/MT modules or mechanised tank cleaning
crude processed. Industrial Specific to recover oil and the residual sludge
fresh water consumption is reduced is processed through Bioremediation.
by 30% during last 5 years. In 2017-18, about 47,000 MT oily
sludge was processed for oil recovery and about 13,000
Specific Industrial Fresh water consumption in Refineries in the MT was processed in Delayed Coking Units. About
last 5 years. 5000 MT Bio remediated sludge was disposed through
land filling, confined bioremediation etc.
To reduce pollution and revitalize River Yamuna, Mathura Spent catalyst to the tune of 3000 MT was co-processed
Refinery has consented to utilise 20 MLD treated sewage in cement plants.
in the refinery as part of Namami Gange Project. This
shall reduce the refinery’s fresh water withdrawal from Sustainable Growth:
natural sources. Rain Water Harvesting:

Carbon Footprint Digboi Refinery demonstrated on rain water harvesting
for industrial purpose was laid by , by assessing the
Refineries inventorise GHG
emissions as per ISO 14064: Storage cum rercolation pond at Digboi Refinery.
2006, for quantification and
reporting of GHG emission. The
carbon emission from the refineries
in 2017-18 were at 0.22 tCO2e/
MT crude (excl. PNC and PDR). GHG emissions
during last 4 years is on a decreasing trend. Various
energy conservation measures are implemented in
the refineries to reduce SP. carbon emissions year
by year.

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potential for rain water harvesting based on the average Tree Plantation drive at PRPC, led by Mr. B. V. Rama Gopal during
annual rainfall. Thus set up a storage cum percolation WED-2017.
pond in the vicinity of the Refinery. It had already in-built
natural catchments at different gradients with interlinking, Tree Plantation
to accumulate rainwater and thereafter to be used as the
source for the industrial purpose for refinery operations In 2017-18, refineries planted about 74,000 trees.
within the refinery boundaries. This directly offsets the
blue water appropriation for industrial operations Carbon Neutral Events
in the refinery. The SCP with capacity of 22,500 KL
was commissioned in 2017 and since then, about By hosting carbon neutral events, refineries have
21,400 KL water has been utilised by Refinery from the demonstrated commitment to reducing the carbon
storage cum percolation pond. footprint. In 2017-18, three events were declared carbon
neutral by planting trees to sequester GHG emissions.
In other refineries too, rain water harvesting wells were
constructed so as to improve ground water quality and Solarisation
water table in the aquifer.
Rooftop Solar PV Cells of 2400 kW capacity were
Installation of LEDs installed in the refineries during 2017-18.

Conventional lighting which consumes more energy is
being replaced by LED lighting in a phased manner,

A lit-up panoramic view of Gujarat Refinery (Picture Credit: Rooftop solarisation of shopping complex at PDR Township.
Mr. Manish Agarwal, PNM, Mathura Refinery).

to achieve energy efficient illumination in refineries,
buildings, townships etc. About 2,32,000 conventional
lighting has been replaced by LED lights, which is about
58% replacement, till 31st March, 2018.

Recycle newspaper and gift bags by reusing them.
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Joining Hands

To mark WED-2018 and reiterate the 'Green Mission', a number of events were organised at RHQ taking IOCians
along in this endeavour:
Theme: 'Beat Plastic Pollution'.

Slogan Competition (English)

Name & Designation Slogan Prize
Ananya Kapoor Do not laminate the earth with plastic. 1st
Chief Finance Manager Boycott it’s rule, instead go organic. 2nd
Sudesh Kumar Plant a tree and beat plastic pollution, 3rd
Executive Secretary (IA) Make world heaven for next generation
Priyanka Singh Time to take a resolution, Say no to plastic bags and bottles, Prize
Assistant Manager (IS) This is the only available solution, to beat plastic pollution 1st
2nd
Name & Designation Slogan Competition (Hindi)
Priyanka Singh 3rd
Assistant Manager (IS) Slogan
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A scenic view of Digboi Refinery.

Take the stairs instead of using lifts.
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Essay Competition

1st Prize Winner
Ms. Sudesh Kumar, Exec. Secretary, Internal Audit

Plastic is found in virtually in everything these days. Our l I will try and avoid using straws. I will use washable
food and hygiene products are packaged in it. Our and reusable cups, plates or utensils.
Car, Phone and Computer are made from it. We might
even chew on it daily in the form of gum. It’s hard to l I will try to repair or upgrade electronic devices
imagine everyday life without Plastic. Plastic pollution instead of buying new ones or simply discarding old
has a big impact on environment but plastic waste isn’t ones. Sell gadgets and computer parts, or find a
unavoidable. facility where I can turn them in for recycling.
Minimizing our use of plastics means looking for all
the ways plastics have infiltrated our daily lives. From l Bring my own container for takeout and leftovers.
shopping bags to food packaging to bottled drinks, When ordering takeout or bringing home leftovers,
there are opportunities in many areas of our life and I will ask if I can get the food in my own reusable
travels to limit our use of disposable plastics. container.
Every year we all celebrate World Environment Day
with some plans to save the Earth and environment for l Instead of buying juice in plastic bottles, I will make
our coming generations. But so we really execute these my own fresh-squeezed juice or simply eat fresh fruit.
plans? Not only does this cut down on plastic waste, but it’s
It’s not just the duty of Government to protect the also better because of more intake of vitamins and
environment rather as individuals we have some serious antioxidants.
responsibility towards protecting this Planet and if we
take some honest steps we can surely help in reducing l There’s no need for multiple plastic bottles of tile
the resources consumed and waste that is generated. cleaner, toilet cleaner and window cleaner, if you
How I as an individual can contribute to this cause of have a few basics on hand like baking soda and
reducing plastic pollution and reducing waste in my vinegar. I will buy detergents that come in cardboard
everyday life! boxes instead of plastic containers.
l I will never leave house without basic equipment. For
l Line garbage bins with paper bags or biodegradable
me this means having my reusable metal water bottle trash bags instead of buying plastic trash bags. I
or glass bottle and a jute bag on hand. I will avoid often wrap food in aluminium foil that can be used
buying beverages which come in plastic bottle too. repeatedly.
l I will carry my own reusable canvas bags or jute
or cotton bags whenever I go for shopping to l I will increase the usage of soaps, lotions and
Supermarket or mall. These are stronger, more shampoos that come in solid bars instead of plastic
durable and bio-degradable. Instead of buying bottles. For parties or at work, I will avoid using
plastic bag there, to carry all stuff, I will use my disposable cups and plastic utensils. I will use
own reusable Jute or cotton bags. Purchase food, silverware cups and can wash them later.
like cereal, pasta, and rice from bulk bins and fill a
reusable bag or container. l Put pressure on manufacturers: Though we can make
l I will use glass jars to freeze food. Freezing food a difference through our own habits, Corporations
in glass containers is perfectly doable and may be obviously have a much bigger footprint. If you
the best method to preserve vitamins and other believe a company could be smarter about its
vital ingredients in fruit and vegetable. I will reuse packaging, make your voice be heard. Write a letter,
containers for storing leftovers or shopping in bulk. send a tweet, or hit them where it really hurts, Give
l I will try and avoid synthetic materials in clothing. your money to a more sustainable competitor. No
matter how remote we feel we are from the oceans,
l I will bring a reusable mug when ordering any coffee every act each one of us takes in our everyday lives
or tea. Will refill it for second time. affects our Planet’s ecosystem and in return affects
us. Consider the magnitude of the plastics problem,
and we should take steps to reduce our plastics
consumption. I Pledge to minimize my use of plastic
and to dispose it appropriately. Never on the street
and never in the ocean.

Join carpool or public transportation to save fuel.
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Photo Contest – Winners

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