Maruti Suzuki bags eco-innovation award

Maruti Suzuki India has bagged the Golden Peacock Eco-Innovation Award. The award is given by the World Environment Foundation for adopting environment friendly technology in its products and processes. Maruti Suzuki was short-listed for the award for two landmark initiatives taken towards reduction in the green house gas emissions throughout the life cycle. First, the company launched K-series engines, that are ready for future emission norms. These engines are highly fuel efficient while being very low on CO2 emission. The second initiative that helped Maruti Suzuki bag the award was the company's initiative to use specially designed double-decker railway rakes for dispatching cars as opposed to the conventional use of trailers. This, first of its kind initiative in India helps in transporting cars in highly efficient manner, at much lower costs and impact on environment.