British Safety Council honours for Coromandel plant

Coromandel International Limited (CIL), agri-solutions provider, continues to set global benchmarks in workplace safety, with its Kakinada Plant being awarded the British Safety Council’s Sword of Honour 2025—one of the world’s most prestigious recognitions for excellence in health, safety and wellbeing.

The award ceremony was held at the historic Drapers’ Hall in London, bringing together leading organisations from across the globe that demonstrate the highest standards of occupational safety and employee wellbeing.

The award was received on behalf of Coromandel by K Jaganathan, Senior AVP & Head – Manufacturing, Kakinada Unit; Ch. Srinivasa Rao, Vice President & Head – Manufacturing, Vizag Plant; and P. Ganesh, DGM – EHS, Kakinada Unit.

The journey to this global recognition began in June 2023, when the Kakinada unit undertook the British Safety Council’s rigorous five-star audit programme. Through strong leadership commitment, active workforce engagement, continuous training and the adoption of global best practices, the plant achieved Five-Star Certification twice in 2024 and once again in 2025—qualifying it for the coveted Sword of Honour.

Coromandel’s Kakinada plant is amongst the largest Phosphatic fertiliser facilities in the country and handles complex chemistries. The site boasts of a Birds sanctuary, sheltering over 100 species of

migratory birds.