Climate Change Data

Balu Forge Industries Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-21, 2021-22, 2023-04 to 2024-03)

Reporting Period: 2020-21

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:14134 t-CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:51 t-CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:674 t-CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:12684 t-CO2e
Total Energy Consumption:1013186 KWh
Water Consumption:3105 m³

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced total emission per crankshaft produced from 0.206 t-CO2 to 0.195 t-CO2 due to increased productivity and efficiency.
  • Achieved TS 14001:2015 accreditation for Environmental Management System.
  • ISO 45001:2018 certification in 2020 for occupational health and safety.

Social Achievements

  • Reduction in near misses, turnover rates, and scrap costs due to improved on-the-job training for new hires.
  • Implemented a Remote Working Policy to safeguard employee health and safety.
  • No complaints received regarding sexual harassment, child labor, forced labor, or human rights violations.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a robust risk management framework.
  • Implemented a whistle-blower policy and mechanism.
  • No incidents of corruption or anti-competitive behavior in FY 2020-21.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Carbon Neutral by 2030
  • Reduce absolute water consumption by 30% from 2021 to 2030
  • Reduce Recordable Injury by 30% from 2021 to 2030

Environmental Challenges

  • 24% increase in total energy consumption and GHG emissions in 2020-21 due to a 51% increase in production volume.
  • 13% increase in water consumption in 2020-21 due to increased production volume.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Improving energy efficiency and investing in alternative and renewable power generation sources.
  • Implementing a strong and sustainable waste management system.
  • Developing NayaRefine technology to reduce the environmental footprint of lead production.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Encouraging local sourcing from India
  • Zero tolerance for human rights abuses
  • Appropriate clauses and checks in contracts to prevent child labor and forced labor

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Hydrogen Fueling Stations
  • Lithium Recycling

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option, UNGC Ten Principles, SDGs, NVG-SEE

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO/TS 16949:2009

Third-party Assurance: Deep Sharma & Associates

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13: Climate Action
  • SDG 15: Life on Land
  • SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • NayaRefine technology
  • Hydrogen Fueling Stations
  • Lithium Recycling
  • Modular Battery System (MBS)

Reporting Period: 2021-22

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Sustainability
  • Carbon Neutrality
  • ESG
  • New Energy Sphere

Environmental Achievements

  • Goal of being Carbon Neutral by 2030

Social Achievements

  • Joined the United Nations Global Compact Program

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Carbon Neutral by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Global supply chain disruptions
  • Raw material and semiconductor shortages
  • Geopolitical conflicts
Mitigation Strategies
  • Diversified product, industry, and geography strategy
  • Backward integration through lease cum acquisition agreements for cost optimization
  • Expansion into new industries (Railways, Defence, global mobility majors)

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03

Environmental Metrics

Scope 1 Emissions:1,091 Metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent
Scope 2 Emissions:12,015 Metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent
Total Energy Consumption:70,150 GJ
Water Consumption:33,050 KL
Waste Generated:3,678.24 MT
Carbon Intensity:0.34 Metric tons CO2/ ` Lakhs

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Implemented best-in-class technology for manufacturing operations to limit ecological footprint
  • Implemented environment, health, and safety (EHS) management systems at all plants

Social Achievements

  • Comprehensive employee training and skill development programs
  • Fostering a culture of continuous improvement

Governance Achievements

  • Robust internal control system
  • Board of Directors oversees the effectiveness of internal control system

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Carbon Neutral Operation by 2040
  • Transition to 100% renewable energy by 2035
  • Net zero emissions by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve Zero Liquid Discharge by 2030
  • Reduce total waste generation by 2030
  • Increase women's representation in leadership by 20% by 2030
  • Reduce GHG emissions by 20% across all manufacturing locations by 2028
Short-term Goals:
  • Achieve 100% water recycling by 2027

Environmental Challenges

  • Economic risks from fluctuations in international crude oil and product markets
  • Financial risks such as foreign exchange rate fluctuations and exposure to borrowings
  • Competition risks from both existing businesses and established international players
  • Operational risks like pilferage, labor unrest, and unplanned facility shutdowns
  • Security and fraud risks, including cybersecurity threats, data leaks, and physical security issues
  • Reputational risks impacting brand value
  • Environmental risks due to the impact of business activities on the environment and rising compliance costs from emerging regulations
  • Compliance risks from tax disputes and litigation
  • Risks from changes in government policies that could affect profitability and business operations
Mitigation Strategies
  • Ongoing mitigation strategies across various business segments and functions
  • Risk assessment and management conducted at multiple levels
  • Measures to mitigate environmental risks
  • Robust supply chain strategy to anticipate potential disruptions
  • Diversification of suppliers and implementation of contingency plans

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 71%

Responsible Procurement
  • Stringent environmental, legal, and ethical standards for suppliers
  • Supplier sustainability code

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Ind AS

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949