The Golden Peacock Environment Management Award (GPEMA) named after India’s national bird the “Peacock”, is awarded annually. Each Winner and Runners up receives an award i.e. a trophy together with a certificate. The award winners can use the Golden Peacock Award logo on their printed and promotional materials for three years. Selected organisations may get a commendation card. The Golden Peacock Environment Management Award would be given separately, for manufacturing and service organisations, considering the following criterion :

Manufacturing or Service organization or part of organization (self accounting profit centre site) in the private and public sector or a government unit operating in India may participate in Golden Peacock Award Scheme.

The evaluation and grading would be done at two levels. First this Panel of Assessors; and then by the jury on the basis of the involvement of organisations in the issues/concerns that are relevant to a particular industry. The environmental issues and concerns would include the following :

Status of the Environmental Statement / Audit.

Validity of the legally required consents. (Conformance to legal requirements)

Facilities for treatment / disposal of effluents / emissions / wastes.

Management of hazardous chemicals / wastes.

Emergency preparedness for industrial accidents / chemical hazards.

Environmental quality monitoring.

Specific activities relating to adoption/ development of clean technology, reduction / recycling of effluents / emissions / wastes, reduction in consumption of water / energy / raw materials.

Environment-friendly improvements in housekeeping, plantation in and around the industry, and eco-labelling of environment-friendly products.

Training / awareness activities in environmental protection, both in - house and for the neighbourhood / society.