“GreenPro Ecolabel” award for “Low-carbon emission (0.789 Kg)/Kg of Aluminium Die Casting”

November 19, 2025 Roots Cast Private Ltd has launched its “Low-carbon emission aluminium casting”, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable manufacturing. Building on the group’s legacy of innovation and excellence, this initiative marks a significant step in its decarbonization journey—demonstrating how technology and the adoption of renewable energy can drive responsible industrial growth.

Roots cast, which manufactures 800 tonnes of aluminium castings a month, started working on this project in 2019, developed in-house technologies, and now uses 100% recycled aluminium scrap and 100% renewable energy, have resulted in the production of low-carbon emission aluminium castings with an emission level of 0.789 kg of CO₂ to produce per kg of aluminium casting (cradle to gate).

Confederation of Indian Industry Green Product & Service Council, after a thorough Life Cycle Assessment, has recognised Roots Cast Private Ltd with “GreenPro Type-1 Ecolabel Award” accredited by the Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN). The Award was handed over by K.S.Venkatagiri, Executive Director – CII GBC in presence of Kamal Bali – Managing Director& President of Volvo Group India and Lovisa Soderholm - Senior Vice President Purchasing, Eugenia Wretman - Vice President - Engine & Transmission Purchasing and Jenny Lund - Vice President Supply Network Quality & Resiliency of Volvo Penta from Sweden.

Our Low-Carbon Emission Aluminium Castings are not only technologically advanced but also a clear demonstration of our responsibility toward future generations. Roots Cast long-term commitment is stronger to become a fully carbon-neutral organisation by 2040, backed by ongoing efforts across all operations.

The new castings will serve the automotive, transportation, and industrial equipment sectors, enabling OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers to significantly reduce Scope 3 emissions while retaining performance and durability.

Key Speakers: From Left: Kamal Bali – Managing Director& President of Volvo Group India, Lovisa Soderholm - Senior Vice President Purchasing of Volvo Penta, K.S.Venkatagiri, Executive Director – CII GBC, K. Ramasamy, Chairman, Roots Group of Companies, R. Varun Karthikeyan, Vice Chairman, Roots Group of Companies, VM. Rajashekar, Managing Director, Roots Cast.