Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India, April 2025 – Akums, India’s pioneering CDMO and one of the early starters in the business of pharma manufacturing, is making a large stride towards a greener and more sustainable tomorrow. Akums has successfully installed a 600 kWp on-grid rooftop solar power plant on its warehouse premises in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
The grid-connected solar panel, placed across a 56,000 sq. ft. region on the rooftop, is anticipated to produce more than 7.5 lakh units of solar power each year, according to calculations of trapping sunlight for 5 hours daily. With this project, the company can save a significant amount on electricity usage per annum, amounting to huge savings on energy expenditure while preserving the environment.
The environmental footprint of this initiative is high. Using the energy produced by solar power, Akums will be conserving the equivalent of over 10,000 trees per year, emphasizing its mission for sustainability and minimizing dependence on conventional energy resources. Through this solar power plant and generation of clean energy, Akums will lower its carbon footprint and lead the mission for renewable energy, further establishing the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
At the inauguration ceremony, the Managing Director and Founder of Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Limited, Shri Sandeep Jain shared his opinion regarding moving an extra step ahead towards the organization’s sustainability agenda and its vision for a cleaner and greener tomorrow.
“The successful commissioning of our rooftop solar power plant is a significant step towards our path to sustainability. This project will assist in lowering energy expenses, reducing our carbon footprint, and promoting a greener tomorrow. Akums continues to be committed to embracing green practices in our operations and helping India achieve its sustainability objectives.”
Managing Director and Founder of Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Limited, Shri Sandeep Jain
This project is a key milestone for Akums as it continues on its journey to make the world cleaner and greener. By adopting renewable energy, Akums is not only lessening its ecological footprint but also setting an example in promoting sustainability for the next generation.
About Akums
Akums is the largest India-focused CDMO, a pioneer in pharmaceutical manufacturing and dedicated to delivering high-quality medicines at reasonable prices. With a strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility, Akums is committed to enhancing the health and well-being of individuals across the globe while working towards a better, more sustainable future.
The company has a strong presence in 7 Indian states and effectively operates 15 manufacturing facilities and 5 R&D units, wherein about 400 scientists continuously work on innovation to enhance patient care. With a committed staff of more than 16,000 employees, Akums’ turnover for the period FY2024-25 is INR 4,212 crores.
In 2024, Akums planted over 5,000 trees and has set a target of planting over 10,000 trees in 2025, both in and around its premises. Besides native tree plantations and propagating indigenous flora and fauna, Akums is also actively engaging with the Clean Ganga Mission to ensure that plastic pollution is curbed.
With these efforts, Akums is well ahead on its path of sustainability as well as developing a culture of sustainability within its workforce.
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