At Bosch, regard for environmental protection is one of the basic corporate principles. Product quality, economic efficiency and environmental protection are equal objectives and the company follows its unique 3S principle - sicher, sauber, sparsam - of making automobiles safe, clean and economical.
Technologies like Reverse Osmosis and Ion Exchange processes are employed for treatment and reuse of process waste water across all plants. About 8 lakh litres of treated effluent is being reused for gardening and other secondary purposes. More than 10,000 trees help maintain ambient air quality, holding soil and ground water and acting as carbon sinks in the premises.
As part of its social responsibility, Bosch Limited is actively involved with State and Central Pollution Control Boards, non-governmental committees such as CII, BCIC. The CII National Awards “Excellent Water Efficient Unit”, “Excellent Energy Efficient Unit” and Leadership and Excellence award in SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) – 2004 are some of the awards won by the company.