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MUMBAI, India, January 5, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ -

    STL [https://www.stl.tech/] (NSE: STLTECH), an industry-leading integrator

of

digital networks, today announced its commitment

to become a carbon-neutral company by 2030. As STL drives digital networks of

the future, it is accelerating its efforts towards net-zero manufacturing and

sustainable network build strategies.

    Recently, at the COP26 Summit, nations discussed the importance of urgent

climate action. They have committed to reducing emissions and limiting the

average annual temperature rise to 1.5o. According to estimates, the Internet

and supporting network components account for ~3.7% of global greenhouse

emissions.

    As a global technology company, STL aims towards creating digital networks

that

are green and sustainable. Keeping this in view, STL has outlined a 20-year

roadmap to deliver on its commitment towards its sustainability and social goals

and achieve UN SDGs:

    --  Net-zero emissions in manufacturing facilities by 2030 - STL has been

        mitigating carbon emissions from its manufacturing plants and has set a

        goal for net-zero emissions by 2030

    --  100% plants 'Zero Waste to Landfill' certified by 2030 - STL is the

        first in the industry to get 'Zero Waste to Landfill' certification for

        its Indian manufacturing facilities. Recently, STL has achieved a

        landfill diversion rate of 99.97% for its Rakholi plant

    --  100% sustainable sourcing - Over the last few years, STL has been

        sourcing sustainable raw materials for packaging, transitioning to a

        green supply chain

    --  Water positivity by 2030 - STL recycled over 1,41,000 m3 of water at its

        manufacturing facilities and harvested another 4,000+ m3 through

        rainwater harvesting structures. By 2030, it aims to become 100% water

        positive across all its manufacturing locations

    Relentlessly innovating towards eco-friendly product development, STL has

conducted Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) for ten OF cable families and aims to

cover 100% of its portfolio by 2030. Its Celesta cable reduces the overall

plastic content while Aerial cables (ADSS) reduce the usage of harmful

thermoplastic like Aramid yarns.

    Commenting on STL's sustainability initiatives, Ankit Agarwal, MD, STL,

said,

"As STL continues to transform billions of lives through digital networks,

mainstreaming climate control actions is at the core of our business practices.

We have taken giant strides towards implementing our environmental impact

programmes through zero waste to landfill, sustainable sourcing, water

positivity, and much more. We will continue to aggressively invest in becoming a

carbon-neutral company through various energy efficiency initiatives."

    About STL

    STL is an industry-leading integrator of digital networks that helps telcos,

cloud companies, citizen networks and large enterprises deliver enhanced

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    Source: Sterlite Technologies Ltd. (STL)