Climate Change Data

Sundaram-Clayton Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-22, 2023-24)

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:20%
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Social Responsibility
  • Governance
  • Human Rights
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Supply Chain Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • Installed 2.2 MW of rooftop solar panels across Chennai and Hosur plants, producing 33 lakh units per annum.
  • Introduced sand reclamation in die cast part production.
  • Working to reduce die spray usage to decrease fumes and water consumption.
  • Developing process technologies to improve turbocharger part surface finish, enhancing fuel efficiency and reducing emissions.

Social Achievements

  • 100% of permanent employees are members of the recognized employee association.
  • 100% of employees received training on health and safety issues.
  • Various wellbeing programs implemented in partnership with YourDost, including counselling sessions and improved dining hall arrangements.
  • Re-started in-house crèche and daycare facilities.

Governance Achievements

  • All policies are approved by the Board or top management.
  • Regular reviews of business alignment with principles and core elements conducted by the Board.
  • Implementation and adherence to the code of conduct for employees is administered by the Human Resources Department.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
  • Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100%

Responsible Procurement
  • Sourcing 83% of input material from local vendors.
  • 54.7% of input material and services sourced from local and small vendors/producers.
  • Training programs for suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, NGRBC

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, TS16949:2016

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Patented process to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions in automobiles.

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2023-24

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:47,125 Metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent (Scope 1 & 2) + 65,000 Metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent (Scope 3)
Scope 1 Emissions:14,398 Metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent
Scope 2 Emissions:32,727 Metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent
Scope 3 Emissions:65,000 Metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent
Total Energy Consumption:277.67 tera Joules
Water Consumption:2,66,226.80 kilolitres
Waste Generated:9,628.98 metric tonnes

ESG Focus Areas

  • GHG Emission reduction
  • Water Management
  • Waste Management
  • Cyber security
  • CSR

Environmental Achievements

  • Increased share of renewable energy
  • Implementation of energy efficient projects
  • Eliminating fossil fuels from the process (e.g., converting diesel forklifts to electric forklifts)
  • 100% recycling of aluminium based alloys
  • 90% recycling of sand core
  • Zero Liquid Discharge System implemented in all four plants

Social Achievements

  • Health insurance, accident insurance, maternity benefits provided to employees and workers
  • 100% of permanent employees in workers grade are members of internal Employees Union
  • Flexible working hours introduced
  • Independent helpline for employee grievance registration

Governance Achievements

  • Anti-corruption and anti-bribery policy in place
  • Policy on Related Party Transactions
  • Code of Conduct for Business and Ethics

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Failure to meet 1.5 aligned GHG reduction emission targets
  • Reputational impacts and loss of trust from customers, investors and employees
  • Poor water resource management leading to depletion of water resources
  • Public backlash due to pollution of water bodies
  • Non-compliance with waste management leading to fines
  • Health impacts on personnel and local communities
  • Risk of malicious exploitation or intrusion into SCL infrastructures
  • Impacts on productivity, data privacy, operations, financial cost and loss of confidence from stakeholders
Mitigation Strategies
  • Climate strategy for operations and supply chain
  • Net zero commitment for operations and supply chain
  • Water conservation strategy and action plan for sites in water-stressed areas
  • Site EHS assessment
  • Waste recycle framework
  • Dedicated cybersecurity management with policies focusing on data privacy, Asset management, IT security and Business continuity
  • Employee training on cybersecurity

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 12%

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of conduct
  • Suppliers code of conduct
  • Human Rights policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Increase energy efficient projects, more renewable energy into the system