Award Announcement
Saatvik Green Energy Limited, a leading integrated renewable energy company, was conferred the Golden Peacock Occupational Health & Safety Award 2026 in the Power (Renewable) sector by the Institute of Directors (IOD), India, on 17 June 2026 in Gurugram. The award, regarded as one of the country’s most prestigious recognitions for corporate excellence, acknowledges organisations that demonstrate outstanding commitment to workplace safety, employee well‑being and continuous improvement in occupational health and safety performance.
Company Profile & Operations
The company operates a 4.8 GW solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing facility in Ambala, Haryana, and is developing a greenfield integrated manufacturing complex in Odisha with 4 GW of module capacity and 6 GW of solar cell capacity. Its workforce comprises both employees and contract workers who operate in a highly dynamic manufacturing environment.
Safety Management System & Technology
Saatvik’s safety framework is anchored by an Occupational Health & Safety Management System aligned with ISO 45001 standards and integrated into its ESG governance architecture. The firm employs a technology‑driven approach, including digital‑enabled visual inspection systems to detect manufacturing defects, real‑time video analytics for personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance and unsafe behaviour monitoring, and predictive maintenance systems that flag equipment‑related risks before escalation. Structured safety processes such as Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Permit‑to‑Work, Behaviour‑Based Safety programmes, and Management of Change protocols further reinforce risk mitigation.
Employee Participation & Training
Employee involvement is central to the safety culture through safety committees, suggestion schemes, toolbox talks, recognition programmes and continuous training initiatives. The company maintains 100 percent safety training coverage across its entire workforce, delivering more than 4,700 training hours annually.
Safety Performance Metrics
Over the past two years, Saatvik has recorded zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI), achieved a significant reduction in the Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR), reduced incident‑related downtime, and reported zero compensation claims, zero equipment‑damage incidents and no regulatory penalties or notices. These outcomes have been independently validated by ISO 45001 certification and a Bronze Medal from EcoVadis, placing the firm among the top‑performing organisations globally on ESG parameters.
Award Selection Process
The Golden Peacock award selection involves a rigorous multi‑stage assessment comprising independent evaluation, peer review and final adjudication by an eminent jury chaired by Hon’ble Justice Uday U. Lalit, former Chief Justice of India, along with distinguished leaders from public administration, industry, law, sustainability and governance.
Future Outlook
CEO Prashant Mathur stated that safety is not merely a compliance requirement but a core value embedded in every decision, and as the company expands its manufacturing footprint it remains committed to a zero‑harm workplace, leveraging AI‑enabled safety monitoring, predictive maintenance and comprehensive training.