Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Education
• Gender Equality
• Environmental Sustainability
• Affirmative Action
• Health & Hygiene
• Rural Sports

Environmental Achievements

• Started using biofuel in 2009 through Bio Briquettes, replacing firewood. Close to 70% of required energy comes from biofuel sources.
• About 20% of energy use comes from wind energy at the Theni factory.
• Water management programs related to water conservation, wastewater treatment, rainwater harvesting, and water-efficient technologies.
• Wildlife preservation and maintaining a healthy co-existence between wildlife and humans. Efforts to protect endangered Hornbills through the Hornbill Foundation.

Social Achievements

• Swastha program provides special education and rehabilitation to differently-abled children.
• DARE School trains differently-abled children to be self-reliant.
• Merit scholarships for children of plantation workers and Affirmative Action groups.
• Support for a school for blind children in Bangalore.
• Skill development programs through Unnati for children of employees, especially those in the affirmative action category.
• Awareness programs for women on voting rights and alcoholism.
• Skill training for women in Jeyamangalam village.
• Support for Rural India Health Project Trust (RIHP) at Ammathi.
• Healthcare access to Coorg's remote hilly regions through mobile clinics.

Governance Achievements

• CSR governance under the purview of the CSR Committee appointed by the Board. The committee meets periodically and at least once a year.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• RIHP hospital faced severe financial crisis with no external aid and insufficient local donations.
• Water scarcity.

Mitigation Strategies

• Tata Coffee began supporting the Rural India Health Project Trust (RIHP) at Ammathi.
• Established water management programs and invested in water-efficient technologies.
• Awareness and capacity building programs for water conservation.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Sustainability
• Business Sustainability
• Social Sustainability
• Operational Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced specific water consumption
• Achieved a negative carbon footprint of 1.71 lakh tonnes of CO2 equivalent per annum
• Improved renewable energy share to 18.4%
• Theni plant is a Zero-Liquid-Discharge (ZLD) facility
• 18.8% reduction in total recordable injuries

Social Achievements

• Supported Coorg Foundation, Akshara School, DARE school and Swastha
• Worked towards restoration of hydrological balance in Coorg and Hassan districts
• Provided a host of benefits and services to employees beyond statutory requirements
• Conducted periodic health check-ups, de-addiction and ‘Art of Living’ programmes
• Improved employee engagement scores (YOU survey)

Governance Achievements

• Adopted a comprehensive Risk Management Policy
• Constituted a Risk Management Committee
• Adopted the Tata Code of Conduct
• Established a 24*7 multilinguistic Ethics Helpline

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change threats to coffee production
• Changes in environmental regulations
• Water scarcity in communities

Mitigation Strategies

• Water conservation practices (efficient technologies, rainwater harvesting)
• Renewable energy adoption (solar, wind)
• Waste management (3R principles)
• Restoration of hydrological balance through CSR initiatives
• Risk management framework in place

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Tata Code of Conduct for suppliers
• Preference for environmentally sustainable products/services
• Local sourcing promotion

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Climate change impacts on coffee production

Transition Risks

• Changes in environmental regulations

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: National Voluntary Guidelines (NVGs), Tata Code of Conduct, SEBI Listing Regulations

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, UTZ, RFA, FSSC 22000, SQF, BRC, Halaal, Koshar, Social Accountability 8000

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• ‘Excellence in Work Place Safety’ trophy for elephant conservation project

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Sustainability
• Business Sustainability
• Social Sustainability
• Operational Sustainability
• People Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced specific water consumption through water-efficient technologies, wastewater management, and employee awareness.
• Procured 21,50,950 units of wind power for Anamallais operations.
• Installed roof-mounted solar PVs at estates and energy-efficient motors in Coorg.
• Theni FDC plant increased condensate recovery factor from 65% to 70%, reducing water and coal consumption.
• Theni plant achieved Zero-Liquid-Discharge for wastewater.

Social Achievements

• Implemented various employee engagement initiatives based on YOU survey feedback.
• Over 50% female employees across the company.
• Conducted health check-ups, de-addiction, and ‘Art of Living’ programs for employees.
• Implemented various community initiatives focusing on education, healthcare, ecosystem restoration, and employability through partnerships with NGOs.
• 31888 volunteering man-hours, touching 120780 lives.

Governance Achievements

• Adopted a comprehensive risk management policy and framework.
• Established a Risk Management Committee to oversee organizational risks.
• Adopted the Tata Code of Conduct, extending it to stakeholders across the ecosystem.
• Implemented a Whistle Blower Policy, Gift Policy, and POSH Policy.
• Board of Directors includes a woman director and 75% Non-Executive Directors.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Domino effect of repeated lockdowns and physical distancing on coffee production and out-of-home sales.
• Climate change as a threat to coffee production and business continuity.
• Changes in environmental regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

• Focused on premiumisation and offering customers greater choice to push sales.
• Implemented sustainable irrigation practices to mitigate weather vagaries.
• Invested in water-efficient technologies and rainwater harvesting.
• Adopted a structured water management program.
• Implemented sustainable agriculture practices, including soil nutrient analysis, intercropping, and integrated pest management.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Promoting local sourcing
• Sourcing environmentally sustainable products

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Climate change impacting coffee production

Transition Risks

• Changes in environmental regulations

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: National Voluntary Guidelines (NVGs)

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, UTZ, Rainforest Alliance

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Coffee Sonnets

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental sustainability
• Business sustainability
• Social sustainability
• Operational sustainability
• People sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced water consumption across operations
• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 10% (68520 MT CO2 equivalent)
• 82% renewable energy usage in Tea operations
• 40.8% renewable energy usage overall (solar and wind)
• Negative carbon footprint of 1.85 Lakh tonnes of CO2 equivalent annually
• Increased condensate recovery factor from 65% to 70% at Theni plant

Social Achievements

• Community initiatives focusing on education, healthcare, ecosystem restoration, and employability through Coorg Foundation, Akshara School, DARE School, and Swastha
• Implemented several community initiatives in Coorg, Hassan, Valparai, and Theni/Toopran
• 53% female employees
• Zero tolerance for sexual harassment with a POSH policy and Internal Complaints Committee
• 63,593 volunteering hours across 233 activities

Governance Achievements

• Comprehensive risk management framework covering risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring
• Adherence to SEBI Listing Regulations
• Board of Directors with 75% Non-Executive Directors, including a female Director
• Various Board Committees (Audit, Nomination & Remuneration, Stakeholder Relationship, Risk Management, CSR)
• Tata Code of Conduct implemented with Ethics Officer, Counsellors, and a 24/7 helpline

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global lockdowns and physical distancing requirements impacting production and sales

Mitigation Strategies

• Focus on premiumisation, entering new geographies, and strengthening back-end systems

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Sourcing environmentally sustainable products and services
• Promoting utilization of local resources
• Conducting business with small traders and farmers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Climate change threatening coffee production

Transition Risks

• Environmental regulation changes

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: National Voluntary Guidelines (NVGs), Tata Code of Conduct

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, Rainforest Alliance, UTZ

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Company’s operations are aligned with the sustainable development goals

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental sustainability
• Operational sustainability
• People sustainability
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced water consumption across operations
• 100% renewable energy for ICD, Theni factory and 65% for Tea operations
• Built 274 tanks across coffee plantations for water security
• 60% of energy requirement from renewable sources

Social Achievements

• Zero harm philosophy driving safety practices
• Grievance redressal mechanism in place for employees and workers
• POSH officers present and trained in each unit

Governance Achievements

• Tata Code of Conduct adopted for ethical conduct
• Ethics helpline established for reporting concerns
• Corporate Social Responsibility Committee reviews NGRBCs quarterly

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Stricter food standards
• Water security issues and higher water shortage
• Climate change adaptation
• Higher community expectations

Mitigation Strategies

• Understanding customer requirements and strict quality across operations
• Water harvesting, ZLD at manufacturing plants, eco-pulper, R&D for water-resistant plants
• Changing behavioral patterns and introducing new technologies
• Working closely with the community

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities