Environmental performance in Indian corporate is typically an ad-hoc and restricted to compliance aspects, however NMDC Ltd follows a proactive approach instead of compliance approach. The likely environmental impacts of the mining activities and other allied activities are assessed prior to the commissioning of the production in the mines. Consequently pollution control measures and environmental improvement works along with massive afforestation programmes are planned based on the anticipated extent of the significant impact and for successful control of the impact. The objectives of NMDC Environmental Management Systems as per ISO: 14001:2004 are to minimise wherever possible or to eliminate environmental impacts of its activities, demonstrate total compliance with applicable environmental laws, rules and regulations and strive for environment protection, optimise resource consumption, promote employees and public participation in company's environmental management activities. NMDC's four production units, Bailadila Iron Ore Mine Deposit -14/11C, Bailadila Iron Ore Mine Deposit Dep-5 in Chhattisgarh, Donimalai Iron Ore Mine in Karnataka and Diamond Mining Project in Madhya Pradesh are ISO 14001:2004 EMS certified units. Latest ISO certification was made on September 2006 for continual improvement, surveillance audit is done at regular interval by ISO certificate Agency M/s Det Norve Veritas. The new project of Deposit 11B in Bailadila sector has got all the statutory clearances and the mine is under construction stage. NMDC initiatives in the field of Environment Conversation are creation of sound and eco-friendly environment for sustainable development at all production projects. The company has planted more than thirty one lakh trees at the mines and operational townships with a survival rate of +80 per cent. Nearly 4 lakh trees have been planted in the projects with the survival rate of +90 per cent during the last four years itself. In NMDC all the environmental norms, as prescribed by the Ministry of Environment and Forests / State and central Pollution Control Boards are being followed meticulously. The regular guidance from the concerned regulatory agencies facilitates complying with the stipulated standards. NMDC mining Projects have bagged many Awards in the field of Environment Management and Social Awareness such as Shri Sitaram Rungta Memorial Social Awareness Award (FIMI); Environmental Excellency Award (FIMI): Shri Abheraj Baldota Environmental Award (FIMI) and Greentech Environment Excellency Award, etc.