Net Zero Case Study: SRK House and SRK Empire
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In May 2024, globally renowned natural diamond crafting company Shree Ramkrishna Exports Pvt. Ltd. (SRK) became the first company in the world to achieve GNFZ’s final net zero certification for existing buildings, for its two two flagship crafting facilities SRK House and SRK Empire. Initially targeting 2030 to reach net zero, SRK joined forces with the Global Network for Zero (GNFZ) to accelerate its target to 2024 — a trailblazing achievement toward emissions elimination.
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- 2. Introducing the next chapter of SRK’s lasting legacy: A robust and accelerated commitment to Pure Impact through DECARBONIZATION
- 3. SRK impact in numbers 4.5% average net profit each year contributed to community welfare initiatives 3.5 million people benefited from SRK's healthcare initiatives $3.5 million USD contributed to solar projects 30+ years free medical service to tribal communities 60,000+ students received educational benefits 100,000+ people benefited from SRK's relief center 500,000 trees planted 48,000 people received financial aid for medical treatment 10,000+ tribal people supported with free medical care 11,000 students awarded higher education opportunities 30,000 meals distributed to vulnerable populations 55 tonnes of food distributed during COVID 6,500 employee meals distributed daily 14 of 17 UN SDG goals reached
- 6. SRK Empire LEED Gold in 2015 • Demand control ventilation based on CO2 level at various zones • Operation of chiller systems during night hours • Allow more fresh air for cooling • BMS optimization • Efficiency optimization for chillers • ISO:50001:2011 certification • Upgrade meters • Increase in monitoring frequency • Measures to increase water efficiency
- 7. SRK Empire LEED Platinum Recertification in 2018 Estimation and monitoring of global warming potential Ongoing waste management performance improvement Effective commute management LCA based approach in procurement HVAC condensation recycled for flush water Chillers replaced after 7 years of operation
- 8. SRK House LEED Platinum in 2020 • 187 electricity meters installed • Enhanced operational logic through BMS and EMS • Sustainable procurement policy • Certification to ISO 50001:2018
- 9. SRK House LEED Platinum Recertification in process • Daily monitoring of energy consumption and comparison against established operation criteria • Implementation of 6KWp solar plant • Daily monitoring of water consumption • Improved waste tracking and diversion rate • Daily monitoring of IAQ
- 10. COVID Response • Use of EPA approved disinfectants for microbial control • Natural cooling provided through AHUs • Prevent re-circulation of air • Equip all AHUs with UV lights • Full-body thermal scanning of building occupants • Alternate day floor operation with 50% occupancy • Inhouse vaccination program for employees and their families
- 11. Beyond LEED ISO 50001:2018 certification • Promote a systematic approach towards energy performance • Consider risks and opportunities • Consider strategic and tactical elements of energy management • Promote continual improvement in energy performance • Ensure compliance with applicable legal and other requirements • Ensure results are achieved • Demonstrate our commitment to excellence • Improve credibility and trust through third party certification
- 12. ZERO
- 13. Reducing Scope 1 Emissions • Implement a biogas plant for kitchen waste and to reduce natural gas consumption • Upgrade cooking process to improve efficiency and quality of food • Optimize food menu to ensure healthy foods and less cooking time • Maintain ISO 22001 certification (Food Safety Management System) • Control refrigerant leakage and use of non-CFC, non-HFC and non- PFC based refrigerants
- 14. Reducing Scope 2 Emissions • Install an off-side 6 MW solar power plant to mitigate the entire Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions • Ensure all energy consumed by both SRK Empire and SRK House is offset from the installed capacity of the proposed solar power plant
- 15. Reducing Scope 3 Emissions • Promote bicycle use, rideshare, public transport, walking and electrical vehicle use • Install solar-power electric vehicle charging station • Convert electric cars for all cars owned by SRK • Create an app to track daily commute modes and practices by employees • Report on daily commute data to drive continuous improvement • Plant trees over a 200-acre land area • Maintain additional 30+ green sites • Restrict plastic and paper use • Strive for net zero water, net zero waste and net zero energy
- 16. SRK Empire and SRK House are the first GNFZ net zero certified buildings in the world
- 17. What’s next for SRK? From net zero buildings → net zero business Net zero certifications for energy, water and waste
- 18. Net Zero Energy Utilizing continuous performance monitoring of solar generation and actual consumption on a daily basis (done hourly or in 15-minute slots) Adding an additional 4 MWp DC solar plant to sustain present and future energy requirements
- 19. Net Zero Water Install water-efficient dishwashers for cleaning the kitchen and utensils Install STP and recycle treated water for cooling tower makeup, flushing and gardening Promote rainwater harvesting and restore freshwater (more than SRK’s present water consumption) Install additional ponds for extra capacity of water recharging to balance & override the freshwater restoration (due to STP)
- 20. Net Zero Waste Convert paper waste to pulp, and send pulp to an authorized recycler Monitor daily category-wise waste and reduce 50% of the baseline value across each category of waste generation Send any other waste to an authorized recycler Utilize organic waste to power the biogas plant
- 21. (919) 599 – 5031 team@gn-zero.com globalnetworkforzero.com Thank you!