AdaniConneX, a joint venture between the Adani Group, India’s largest private infrastructure and energy provider and EdgeConneX, one of the world’s largest private data centre operators, has been awarded a Five-Star grade in the Occupational Health and Safety Audit conducted by the British Safety Council. This makes AdaniConneX’s Hyderabad site the first data centre in India to receive such an honour, demonstrating its commitment to the continual improvement of health and safety management systems and associated arrangements.
The Hyderabad data centre underwent a comprehensive, quantified and robust evaluation of its occupational health and safety policies, processes and practices. The audit process included a review of documentation, interviews with senior management, employees and key stakeholders, along with a sampling of operational activities. Performance was measured against key health and safety management best practice indicators and a detailed review of nearly 60 components was conducted.
AdaniConneX, one of India’s fastest-growing players, is building a 1 GW data centre platform powered by renewable energy in key locations, including Hyderabad, Chennai, Noida and Pune. In the age of artificial intelligence, the strategic deployment of a comprehensive network of data centres will accelerate the adoption of modern technologies, fueling India’s digital ambitions.
Mike Robinson, CEO of the British Safety Council, praised the achievement, saying, “The award of a five-star grading, following our occupational best practice Health and Safety Audit, is an outstanding achievement and is reflective of a proactive organisation committed to improvement in its health and safety arrangements, and managing risks to workers’ health, safety and well-being.”
Sanjay Bhutani, Chief Business Officer of AdaniConneX, emphasised the company’s commitment to safety, stating, “Safety serves as the bedrock of our growth. We are steadfast in building a ‘culture of care’ and zero harm across sites. We have initiated multiple initiatives around people development, site digitalisation, and process enhancement in adherence to global best practices. The coveted five-star grading by the British Safety Council will inspire us to further our mission of building safer construction sites while delivering an efficient and best-in-class customer experience.”
The Five-Star Occupational Health and Safety Audit is a comprehensive, contemporary and quantified process that benchmarks health and safety management performance against the latest best practice techniques. Organisations achieving a five-star grade following the audit become eligible to enter the British Safety Council Sword of Honour Awards, which recognise excellence in the management of health and safety.
The British Safety Council, founded in 1957, believes that no one should be injured or made ill through their work. It has campaigned tirelessly to protect workers from accidents, hazards and unsafe conditions and played a decisive role in the political process that has led to the adoption of landmark safety legislation in the UK. Its members in more than 60 countries are committed to protecting and improving the well-being of workers, believing that a healthy and safe work environment is also good for business.
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