Prakash Lohia
Managing Director
Merino Industries has been focused and committed to the cause of environment and society in a sustainable way, since its inception nearly 60 years ago. As a close knit business family environmental protection is an inseparable part of our economic activity. This aspect of doing business is also deeply enshrined in our Mission, that is Universal weal through trade and industry. Personally, I am very privileged to lead this campaign along with Merino team, customers/suppliers, industry experts, academia, industry associations and organisations operating in this domain.
Under the five pillars of the Nirmal program—Bhūmih (soil), Apah (water), Analah (fire), Vayu (air), and Khang (space)—we are making significant strides in our ecosystem. Our sustainability commitments encompass the increased utilisation of green (renewable) energy, water conservation, air pollution reduction, circular economy and waste recycling, large-scale plantation, and production/utilisation of organic manure while minimising the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in agro farming.
We continue to ideate, innovate, collaborate, and implement selected initiatives with rigor to reduce our CO2 footprint, conserve water, control emissions, decrease reliance on fossil fuels, proactively meet regulatory requirements, and fulfil specific mandates from our global business partners.
Due to our pioneering efforts, Merino has emerged as a leader in the production of High-Pressure Laminates and other products among global manufacturing companies. Notably, we meets over 72% of our energy needs through renewable sources, that has significantly reduced our dependence on fossil fuels and contributed to significant reduction in GHG emissions.
I firmly believe that our unwavering commitment to environmental protection and climate risk mitigation will persist, further enhancing Merino’s path to market excellence. Merino Industries will continue its transformative journey, striving to change lives and evolve sustainably.