2.

What are the precautionary measures taken by ENGRO fertilizers industry to overcome
the Environmental Hazards?
I. ENGRO has worked hard at monitoring, controlling and reducing wastes while
conforming to relevant environmental standards. There has been consistent progress in all
its key environmental performance indicators, namely, effluents, greenhouse emitting
gases, ozone-depleting gases, hazardous and non-hazardous wastes, and natural resource
management with respect to waste reduction, energy conservation, and compliance.
II. In 2009, 100% compliance of Self Reporting to Environment Protection Agency on
effluents and emissions was achieved. After discontinuation of Ozone depleting
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC’s) in air conditioners, replacement of Hydro CFC’s is
underway in a phased manner with normal replacement cycle of air conditioners.
III. Use of chlorine from Cooling Water System was eliminated at Utilities-2 plant and
Sodium Hypochlorite was introduced as the alternative. Similarly project is in place to
eliminate use of chlorine from Utilities-1 Cooling water system.
IV. The Company has taken one step forward towards achieving excellence in Environmental
Management Systems by engaging British Safety Council for 5-star Environmental Audit
of the Environmental Management Program of ENGRO. ENGRO scored 3-star in the
first environmental audit conducted by British Safety Council in February 2009 classified
as “good” by per BSC rating.
V. Effluent per ton of Urea remained 621 gallons per ton versus 578 gallons per ton in 2008.
This increase in effluent by 7.4% was primarily due to addition of effluent from
Domestic Effluent Treatment Plant.
VI. During 2009, parameters like ammonia, pH, TDS etc. remained normal. Suspended solids
content in clarifier effluent to canal decreased to 132 ppm in 2009 versus 491 ppm in
2008. This reduction in suspended solids content is due to a modification which enabled
proper distribution of effluent in the settling pits along with better operational control.
Moreover, the recycling of suspended solids pit effluent to plant water intake was started
from September 2009.
 Emissions and Green House Gases:
Total amount of CO2 generated has also decreased (797 tons versus 835 tons CO2 in
2008) primarily due to lesser production in 2009 as compared to 2008. Prill tower - 2
emissions showed slight decrease in particulate matter due to lesser throughput.
 Ozone Depletion Gases:
Freon 22 refrigerant consumption increased by 30% in Dharki site and by 60% at
Zarkhez mainly due to non-availability of CFC free A/C’s in the market. Plan is in place
to phase out Freon 22 with ozone friendly refrigerants (HFC's) like R134 and R407C as a
next step to eradicate ozone depleting agents completely. No Freon 12 refrigerants were
used, whose usage has been abolished since 2006.
 Hazardous Wastes:
Generation of spent catalyst was 78 MeT in 2009. Chromate packing job remained
suspended due to Expansion Project construction activities in the area, which blocked the
 access for the movement of vehicles in this area. Number of used mercury lights
decreased from 2,096 in 2008 to 1,704 and will be sent for recycling.
 Protecting the Environment:
 Carbon Footprint Reduction: ENGRO Fertilizers Limited developed a carbon
footprint reduction plan in accordance with international standards in 2017, with
the aim to bring Company performance in line with globally acceptable levels for
a Fertilizer complex. Consequently, in 2019, ENGRO Fertilizers Limited
successfully met its carbon footprint reduction target.
 One Million Tree Project: In pursuit of our Green Pakistan Vision, we are
utilizing hundreds of acres of barren land held by Sindh Forest Department by
virtue of a MoU, to grow trees on their land in District Ghotki. Approximately
two hundred & seventy thousand trees have been planted, whereas a further 350
acres of land is being prepared to implement our four-year plan for sustainable
development and plantation.

Table 1: Breakdown of Effluents Released to Canal in 2009 by Base Plant

Effluent to Canal
Parameters Units 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
pH ppm 8 8 8 8.1 8.1
Zinc ppm 0 0 0 0 0
Chromium ppm 0 0 1 0.4 0.5
Iron ppm 1 1 1 1.5 1.03
Ammonia ppm 9 12 19 111.3 23
Grease & Oil ppm 1 1 0 2.47 2.7
TSS ppm 36 46 100 136.4 132
Chlorides ppm 392 445 348 377.1 234
TDS ppm 1904 2102 1964 2967.2 1564
BOD ppm 4 5 8 10.7 16
COD ppm 32 27 25 47.7 60

References
(2019). Engro Sustainability Report. Lahore, Pakistan.
Mohammad Taha-Creativeedge Communication & Afia Salam. (2009). Engro Sustainability Report.
Lahore, Pakistan: Engro Fertilizers Limited.