Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Water Management
• Waste Management
• Community Engagement
• Employee Well-being
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Annual diesel saving: 10,350 Ltr
• Reduction of Diesel Consumption intensity by 31% in FY 23-24 compared to FY 22-23
• 2288 KL of ETP RO permeate water reused
• Reduction of Water consumption intensity by 0.14 KL/MT in FY 23-24 compared to FY 22-23
• Successfully implemented rainwater recharging within a catchment area of 425 m², resulting in the annual recharge of 325 KL of groundwater
• Energy-Efficient Lighting: Installation of energy-efficient LED lighting systems has enhanced lighting efficiency by 50%
• Switchover to low carbon fuel i.e. Piped Natural Gas in place of Diesel in one Boiler. It resulted in 30% reduction of carbon footprint and 47% monetary saving.

Social Achievements

• Launched mentorship program to develop supervisory skills among employees
• Annual medical checkups, screening camps, health promotional activities, and awareness programs for employees
• Webinars on mental health and emotional wellness for employees
• Weight loss challenge for employees to improve physical health
• CSR initiatives through Ion Foundation focusing on community development and empowerment

Governance Achievements

• Established a dedicated core group to address sustainability-related issues
• Integrated ESG risks into Enterprise Risk Management framework
• Established a dedicated Stakeholders Relationship Committee to examine and redress complaints by shareholders

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Geopolitical tensions affecting international trade and investment
• Water scarcity, pollution, and inadequate infrastructure
• Global recessionary trends impacting export volumes
• Delayed customer clearances and shipping delays

Mitigation Strategies

• Exploring new markets and diversifying the product portfolio
• Strategic partnerships with technology leaders and research institutions
• Resilient supply chain management
• Investing in talent development
• Customer-centric approach
• Building capabilities domestically and in countries of interest
• Maintaining a healthy mix of profitable and relatively stable revenue streams
• Robust risk identification and mitigation framework

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Legal Compliance, Safety, Health and Environment Policy, adherence to ISO Certification, responsible resource utilization

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Frequent droughts and/or uneven distribution of rainfalls due to climate change

Transition Risks

• Stricter regulations to ensure the sustainable use and management of water resources

Opportunities

• Growing emphasis on sustainable development and smart city initiatives

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: BRSR

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 13485, WHO GMP, GMP, GLP, REACH, GOTS, Kosher, Halal, NSF, ZDHC, NABL

Third-party Assurance: TUV-SUD South Asia Pvt. Ltd

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 6
• 7
• 9
• 11
• 12
• 13

Ion Exchange's products and services contribute to achieving multiple SDGs through sustainable water and environment management solutions.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Energy-efficient products
• Green Chemistry products
• New ion exchange resins and adsorbents
• ZeroB Hydrolife range
• Fully Automatic Bathroom Softeners
• portable hot & normal water purifiers
• Auto Quencher

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed