The Indian cement industry, having installed capacity of 509 million tonnes per year (mtpa) as of 2018, is world’s second largest cement producer. The Indian cement industry is however, globally recognised as one of the most energy efficient in the world, with relatively large production units & the use of cost effective and low-carbon technologies. Almost 99% of the installed capacity in India uses dry process manufacturing, of which 50% has been built in the last 10 years. On the other hand, this industry has heavy footprints on the environment as compare to other industries due to its high energy consumption, emission of GHG (Green House Gases). However, companies have started acknowledged the measures for reducing the exhaustion of natural resources and reducing the GHG emission. They are leading to a more sustainable way of maintaining the balance between environment and business without compromising or neglecting either of them.

Keywords: Sustainability, Environment, Energy Efficiency.