Angul, Odisha, June 24, 2025: National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)’s Captive Power Plant at the Smelter & Power (S&P) Complex in Angul, Odisha, has earned dual national honours for its outstanding performance in energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
At the 10th National Conclave on Environment, Energy & Climate Change – 2025, the plant was conferred with-
- Kalinga Energy Excellence National Award – Five Star Category
- Kalinga Environment Excellence National Award – Four Star Category
These prestigious recognitions were awarded by IQEMS Pvt. Ltd., in collaboration with the Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE).
Recognizing NALCO’s Commitment to Sustainable Industrial Practices
The awards underscore NALCO’s continued leadership in aligning industrial operations with India’s clean energy and environmental goals. The Five Star Energy Excellence Award highlights the company’s commitment to optimizing energy consumption, while the Four Star Environment Excellence Award reflects effective implementation of eco-friendly practices and pollution control measures.
The recognitions come at a time when industries across India are under increasing pressure to integrate climate-conscious, resource-efficient strategies into their core operations. NALCO’s performance serves as a model for other public sector enterprises striving to balance production efficiency with environmental stewardship.
About NALCO
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) is a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Mines and one of the largest integrated bauxite–alumina–aluminium–power complexes in India. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, NALCO plays a key role in the nation’s aluminium production and exports, while promoting sustainable mining and industrial practices.
