Workshops
Eight workshops:
First workshop on Cleaner Production
The first workshop held on April 13, 2002, was organised in the premises of Gurgaon Industrial Association on the topic of Cleaner Production and continuous improvement as basis of successful business principles. Dr. S. S. Kadian, Regional Officer, Haryana State Pollution Control Board, inaugurated the workshop and also appreciated the project concept and encouraged the companies to derive maximum benefits from the project. The workshop comprised of three components - technical presentations by the Austrian Experts, a special performance introduction of all the 15 companies attending by one representative of each company and an interactive session on Cleaner Production -The fun factory - a practical example for waste minimisation and pollution prevention coordinated by the Austrian experts along with the two local experts.
Second workshop on Environment Team and Environmental Policy
The second workshop was held on July 17, 2002 on the topic of Environment Team, Team motivation & Environmental policy. The same was hosted by one of the participating companies Sandhar Locking & Devices, in their own factory premises. This gave the participants attending that workshop an opportunity to tour their premises and learn from their achievements.
Third workshop on Mass Flow Analysis and Waste Management
The third workshop was held on July 19, 2002 on the topic of Mass Flow Analysis and Waste Management. There was a little deviation from the earlier planned topics for this workshop as hazardous waste and ecological purchasing was not included. This would be taken up in the later workshops as the trainers felt that the topic of mass flow analysis is very crucial for all the participating companies and hence needs dedicated time. This workshop was hosted by another very enthusiastic participating company Carrier Aircon India Ltd.
Fourth workshop on Energy, Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency
The fourth workshop was held on July 21, 2002 on Energy, Energy Conservation & Energy Efficiency. This workshop was highly interactive and presentations were made both by the local and the international experts.
Fifth workshop on Management (ISO 9002/14001) Strategies, Standards, Eco- Controlling and Environmental Indicators
The fifth workshop on November 9, 2002 was held at the Unitech Country Club It covered topics such as Management (ISO 9002/14001) Strategies/ Standards, Eco-Controlling and Environmental Indicators. Various interactive sessions and exercises organised along with the discussions made the sessions much more informative and practical.
Sixth workshop on Ecological Purchasing, Hazardous Materials, Waste Management And Safety Datasheets
The sixth workshop on November 14, 2002 was held at the premises of Denso Haryana, one of the participating companies This workshop focused on Ecological Purchasing, Hazardous Materials, Waste Management and Safety Datasheets. The workshop was inaugurated by senior officials of the company. The topic discussed on the safety datasheets in this workshop was new to the industries of Gurgaon and thus attracted much interest from the participants and various exercises related to risk management were organised.
Seventh workshop on Business Culture and Environmental Laws
The seventh workshop on November 19, 2002 held at Unitech Country Club, included a much interesting session on Indian Environmental Law, by Dr. D.D. Basu, Senior Scientist- Central Pollution Control Board, New Delhi. The other topics included were Business culture and law, both Indian and European environmental laws. The various potentials for Indian companies for doing business with the European companies were discussed.
Final workshop on Reflection of Policy Performance & Programme
The eighth and final workshop was scheduled on January 13, 2003 in Unitech Country Club, Gurgaon. This workshop included the presentations of the environmental reports by the companies discussing their performance during the project and their future programmes.