The FICCI Water Awards 2012 instituted by FICCI supported by HSBC under its water mission policy is an initiative with the objectives of recognising the efficient utilisation of water by industries. 138 participants from all over India competed for the award. A panel of 12 jurors shortlisted 32 companies for a presentation at New Delhi to select the top three companies for the award. Chemplast Sanmar, Mettur was awarded the third prize.
Saurabh Tripathy of the New Delhi office received the award from Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and MS Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, on behalf of Chemplast Sanmar, on 7 August 2012 at FICCI, New Delhi.