- GreenPro Ecolabel Certification for the LLCTM Series, DBxe, Cast Iron and Alloy Cast Steel Foundry Castings
- This achievement underscores KBL’s dedication to minimising environmental impact in the building and manufacturing sectors.
- These certified products exemplify our innovative approach to developing solutions that not only fulfil but surpass environmental standards.
National, 10th June 2024 : Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL), a leading global fluid management company with a rich legacy spanning 136 years, proudly announces a significant achievement in its commitment to environmental sustainability. KBL has received the prestigious GreenPro Ecolabel certification for its products: End Suction Pump – DBxe and Lowest Lifecycle Cost (LLCTM) Series Horizontal Axially Split Case Pumps; Cast Iron Foundry Castings and Alloy Cast Steel Foundry Castings. This achievement underscores our dedication to minimising environmental impact in the building and manufacturing sectors. These certified products exemplify our innovative approach to developing solutions that not only fulfill but surpass environmental standards.
GreenPro is a Type-1 Ecolabel accredited by the Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) through the GENICES system, ensuring adherence to rigorous global sustainability standards. This certification is significant as it assures that products bearing the GreenPro Ecolabel have a lower environmental impact, contributing to reduced energy consumption and waste during construction, operation and maintenance. Receiving the GreenPro Ecolabel certification highlights our environmental stewardship initiatives and reinforces our commitment to leading the industry towards a more sustainable future.
Mr. Sanjay Kirloskar, Chairman and Managing Director of Kirloskar Brothers Limited, expressed his pride in this accomplishment, stating, “Receiving GreenPro Ecolabel certifications for our products LLC Series, DBxe, Cast Iron and Alloy Cast Steel foundry castings is a testament to our ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability. We are honoured to be recognised by such a prestigious organisation for our efforts in promoting green practices and reducing our environmental footprint. This recognition reflects our proactive stance towards fostering a culture of responsibility and accountability across our organisation.”
This accomplishment establishes a new benchmark for the industry, showcasing KBL’s pivotal role in fostering a more sustainable future through its commitment to excellence. KBL constantly strives to implement policies to protect the environment by optimising the usage of natural resources and reducing carbon emissions through initiatives such as recycling waste, rainwater harvesting, energy conservation and promoting renewable energy. As an industry leader, KBL remains dedicated to driving positive change and fostering a culture of following green practices and eco-conscious manufacturing.
KBL is a world-class pump manufacturing company with expertise in the engineering and manufacturing of fluid management systems. Established in 1888 and incorporated in 1920, KBL is the mother company of the Kirloskar Group. KBL manufactures industrial, agriculture and domestic pumps, valves and hydro-turbines.
Over the years, KBL has developed innovative products, which have enabled it to carve a niche globally. It is a global conglomerate and is equipped with the best technologies in the world. It is also India’s largest centrifugal pump manufacturer with nine manufacturing facilities in India along with other international subsidiaries and operations in the Netherlands, South Africa, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. KBL has over 16,000 channel partners globally and is supported by a best-in-class Pan-India network of authorised service and refurbishment centres.
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