Our Commitment to Sustainability

Material Sourcing

The critical minerals in lithium-ion batteries — lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese — have complex and sometimes problematic supply chains. GarudaVolt is committed to:

• Sourcing cells only from manufacturers with documented responsible sourcing policies
• Preferring LFP chemistry which minimises cobalt dependency
• Formal supply chain due diligence policy as supplier relationships are established

[PLACEHOLDER: Define formal policy once supplier relationships are in place]

Manufacturing Practices

• Energy source for manufacturing facility: [PLACEHOLDER: target renewable]
• Waste management policy — scrap cells and chemical waste: [PLACEHOLDER]
• Water usage and management at facility: [PLACEHOLDER]
• ESD and chemical handling procedures per IEC standards

[PLACEHOLDER: Complete once facility is operational]

End-of-Life & Recycling

GarudaVolt is developing partnerships with battery recycling and repurposing entities to ensure packs we manufacture have a defined end-of-life pathway.

• Recycling partner: [PLACEHOLDER — identify battery recycler in India, e.g., Attero, Lohum Cleantech]
• Second-life assessment before recycling: packs retired from primary use evaluated for stationary storage reuse

Compliance Roadmap

• RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances): [target date]
• REACH compliance: [target date]
• E-Waste Management Rules 2022 (India): [registration status]

[PLACEHOLDER: Publish an annual sustainability brief once first year of operations is complete]