PUNE: SKF India today launched its solar mission, announcing that it will work towards reducing its CO2 emissions in India upto 4000 metric tons by 2017. In line with that, it inaugurated one of the largest rooftop solar installations among manufacturing companies in Pune, with 1 MW capacity. This installation is expected to generate 1.5 GwH units per annum and reduce the Pune facility's CO2 emissions by about 1200 metric tons (per annum). Shishir Joshipura, managing director & country head, SKF India said, "We at SKF, firmly believe that development must take place in alignment with environment needs. Sustainability is not only a responsibility, but also a way of developing our business. Our solar mission is a reflection of our commitment to the ongoing sustainability programs and aligns with India's National Solar Mission." SKF has already installed a rooftop solar plant at its Bengaluru facility and combined with the Pune plant, has a total capacity of 2.1 MW. It has also installed a hybrid solar thermal plant at its Mysore facility with obtained energy of 120 MwH per year. The Swedish company is among the leading bearings manufacturer and has been present in India since 1923.