Our commitment to teaching and promoting Green Steel through the Sunvik Sarathi project distinguishes us as role models for others.

Vivek Kejriwal, Managing Director of Sunvik Steels Pvt. Ltd., proudly discusses its new GreenPro accreditation in an interview with B2B Purchase Magazine, expanding on its goals to modernise the production plant with sustainable and creative practices that contribute to a better environment.

How has your commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology contributed to its reputation as a leader in the steel industry?
Sunvik Steels Private Limited was founded in 2003 near Bangalore in Karnataka. It is regarded as the region’s first fully integrated steel plant, spread across over 80 acres. Sunvik has extended its commercial footprints in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra. We endeavour to create value and be recognised as a worldwide steel industry leader by focusing on innovation, technology, sustainability, and people.

Sunvik Steels has been focused on quality since its inception. We have perfected the optimal amalgamation of cutting-edge technologies backed by empirical expertise and a desire to give our customers immaculate service. Our formidable reputation has served as a testament to our quality. We use cutting-edge German technology and continuously upgrade our systems and process. Recently, we were awarded the GreenPro Certification for our sustainability measures.

Now that Sunvik Steels is a GreenPro-certified company, can you tell us more about this journey?
We have been working towards green and sustainable measures from the early stage of our operations. We are taking care of the solid by-products from the plant furnace and steel melting division to manufacture Flyash Bricks and Blocks. We generate 10MW of power from our Waste Heat Recovery Captive Power Plant. In addition, now we have set up Wind and Solar power plants generating a further 13MW of electricity for captive consumption. Our Biogas plant provides fuel for the canteen operations at our manufacturing plant. We are aiming to be 100 percent reliant on renewable sources of energy. We have adopted various measures to reduce-recycle-reuse our solid, liquid and gaseous resources to keep operations clean and green. It is a continuous journey and doesn’t stop at the GreenPro certification. We have and will continue contributing to the environment and sustainable Steel manufacturing as an industry pioneer. Sunvik Steels is the only company manufacturing certified Green Steel in our region.

What is the difference between Green Steel TMT bars and Normal TMT bars?
The conventional steel manufacturing industry makes maximum use of fossil fuel and power generated through non-renewable energy sources, which affect the environment due to the massive amount of carbon dioxide released. Still, around 75 percent of steel manufacturing plants across the globe are using coal-fired blast furnaces, which are responsible for large amounts of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere. The steel manufacturing sector accounts for around 8 percent of global carbon emissions. The ill effects of high carbon emissions on the global environment are obvious.

Green Steel is manufactured, reducing the dependency on fossil fuels for heating and electric power requirements. At Sunvik, almost 85 percent of the power requirements are met by renewable sources. On top of that, we reduce-recycle-reuse all our solid, liquid and gaseous by-products generated during the steel manufacturing process. We have upgraded the technology, machines and appliances deployed at the factory to make them more energy efficient. This is our way of minimising carbon emissions. Thus, we can produce Green Steel TMT bars by minimising carbon emissions. Though producing Green Steel comes with a cost, we have taken firm steps to put Nature First, work as a role model for others, and educate the masses on turning towards Green Steel for their requirements.

How is Sunvik Steels’ “Sunvik Sarathi” program contributing to raising awareness about Green Steel and its advantages?
Rightly mentioned, the awareness about Green Steel is still at the bare minimum level. It is mainly because most of the steel is manufactured by conventional methods and is readily spread across the market. We have consciously started Sunvik Sarathi programs to educate the people related to construction and even the property owners who plan to start construction about Green Steel and its advantages so that they can make an informed decision when they have a choice to choose from a Green Steel TMT bar and a normal TMT bar.

How are you working towards becoming a 100 percent sustainable steel manufacturing company?
At Sunvik Steels, we are guided by four fundamental goals that shape our approach to delivering the best TMT bars. First and foremost, we emphasise the integration of “quality” at the core of our organisational architecture. This commitment ensures that every aspect of our operations, from production to customer service, is marked by a dedication to excellence.

Secondly, we strive to exemplify ‘Quality’ in all our actions and interactions. This encompasses our earnest efforts in every task we undertake, the intelligent direction we provide, the expert execution of our products, our dealings with clients, vendors, and the well-being of our staff. Through this comprehensive commitment to quality, we aim to set a benchmark for excellence in the industry.

As part of our continuous improvement efforts, we focus on reinforcing our strengths and achieving even higher levels of quality. By diligently upholding environmental requirements and sustainability practices, we ensure that our pursuit of quality remains in harmony with our responsibilities towards the environment.

Lastly, we have set our sights on a broader goal – to become a 100 percent sustainable steel manufacturing company. With a strong commitment to environmental preservation and positive contributions to the ecosystem, we envision a future where our operations align seamlessly with the planet’s needs.

These four goals form the foundation of our ethos at Sunvik Steels, driving us to deliver top-notch TMT bars while maintaining our dedication to quality, environmental stewardship, and sustainable practices.

What are the key factors that differentiate Sunvik’s MS Wire Rods and HB Wires in the market?
The market recognises Sunvik as a strong brand which stands for quality and service. We enjoy the support from all categories of professionals in the construction fraternity. We are now launching MS Wire Rods and HB Wires to cater to B2B needs. The “Make in India” push by the government has charged up the manufacturing sector and spurred the demand for semi-finished industrial steel, which can be used as input for manufacturing other products. Due to their wide applications, wire Rods are in massive demand by the MSMEs in the manufacturing sector. We already had the integrated steel plant, so we could easily foray into Wire Rod manufacturing. We wish to expand our Wire Rod division to produce various types of Wire Rods to cater to all industrial requirements.