Ujala Cygnus Group of Hospitals has entered into a strategic partnership with Karo Sambhav to implement India’s first circular economy model for managing e-waste in hospitals.
This initiative aims to process approximately 100 metric tonnes of biomedical and IT waste annually across the hospital network, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and contributing to carbon offset goals. The collaboration will embed circular economy principles across all 25 Ujala Cygnus hospitals by establishing a structured, compliant, and technology-enabled recycling system for biomedical equipment and IT-related waste. This system will ensure end-to-end traceability, adherence to Central and State Pollution Control Board guidelines, and transparent material recovery processes.
The initiative is projected to result in an annual carbon offset of over 200 tonnes of CO₂, aligning closely with India’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals and broader global climate commitments. Karo Sambhav, known for its national-scale programs on e-waste, plastic waste, and battery waste, will provide comprehensive support through digital tools, operational frameworks, and regulatory compliance. This partnership is expected to set a new benchmark for sustainability in Indian healthcare.
With this partnership, Ujala Cygnus aspires to become the first and largest hospital chain in India to fully integrate circularity into its waste management system, thereby reinforcing its vision of delivering responsible, people-centric healthcare that also protects the environment.
Ujala Cygnus Hospitals Partner with Karo Sambhav for E-Waste Recycling