Dalmia Bharat Group Organizes a Media Roundtable With Mr. Philippe Fonta, Managing Director-CSI, WBCSD

NEW DELHI, February 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Dalmia Bharat Group organized a media roundtable today with Mr. Philippe Fonta, Managing Director - Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI), World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).

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Mr. Fonta made a detailed presentation to the media regarding the responsibilities and challenges faced by the cement industry and CSI's role in sustainable development. Focusing on safety, low carbon technology, alternative fuel use and energy efficiency, Mr. Fonta showcased the progress made by CSI in India and its future roadmap.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Mahendra Singhi, Group CEO, Dalmia Cement said, "We have been practicing sustainable development in all our plants long before the term sustainability became famous. Our association with CSI is therefore a natural progression and reiterates our long-standing commitment to sustainable development."

The roundtable was attended by journalists and representatives of the member companies of CSI India.

Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited

Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited (a subsidiary of Dalmia Bharat Limited) (BSE Code: 533309|NSE Symbol: DALMIABHA and listed on MSE), part of the Dalmia Bharat Group, is a pioneer in cement manufacturing and applications since 1939. With an expanding India footprint, the company is a category leader in super-specialty cements used for oil well, railway sleepers and air strips and is the country's largest producer of slag cement. With a growing capacity, currently pegged at 23.9 MTPA, Dalmia Cement is a top quartile player in India.

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Pooja Bharadwaj
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Dalmia Bharat Group