Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economic Value
• Care for People
• Protecting Our Planet
• Safety
• Community Partnership

Environmental Achievements

• Maintained Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) status since 2009.
• Reduced carbon footprint of a product supplied to Syngenta by 26% between 2016 and 2021.
• Overall specific GHG emission for Chemplast and CCVL-Cuddalore reduced from 1.27 tCO2 in FY 2020-21 to 1.03 tCO2 of the product in FY 2021-22.

Social Achievements

• Chemplast Sanmar, Plant-II (PVC Division), Mettur was awarded the British Safety Council’s Sword of Honour.
• Chemplast Sanmar, Plant III (Chlorochemicals Division), Mettur was awarded British Safety Council’s Five Star rating.
• Mettur Plant III was awarded a Silver EcoVadis status.
• Various CSR interventions focusing on livelihood initiatives, rural infrastructure projects, healthcare, education, clean water, disaster management, and training and skill development.

Governance Achievements

• No significant fines or non-monetary sanctions were imposed on Chemplast for non-compliance in FY 2021-22.
• No incidents of non-compliance concerning marketing communications, product and service information and labelling, and health and safety impacts of products and services.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Sustaining leadership position in Paste PVC and Suspension PVC production.
• Minimising the energy cost through captive power and maximising the surplus power for export.
• Continuing efforts to gain the leadership position in the overall PVC market in India.
• Enhancing the production capacity of our products sustaining the leadership position in the Indian market.
• Improving efficiencies of production apart from taking initiatives on energy conservation to sustain the contribution level.
• Improving power consumption in the Caustic manufacturing at Mettur and Karaikal Plants for improving the economical contribution to the bottom line.
• Financial impact due to climate change (sea level rise, changes in precipitation, extreme weather, and water scarcity).

Mitigation Strategies

• Investing in efficiency improvement initiatives at power generation units.
• Increasing the share of renewable power.
• Obtained Consent to Establish and approval to increase production.
• Regular maintenance to ensure the working capability of the production machinery.
• Operational review and energy audit to identify the bottlenecks.
• Implemented power reduction measures in the process of caustic manufacturing units.
• Developing strategies to address the impact of climate change.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 73 suppliers interacted with

Responsible Procurement

• Regular evaluation of supply chain across environmental, social, and governance parameters
• Awareness programs to educate suppliers on responsible and sustainable sourcing
• Structured approach to engage, analyse and assess the impact of procurement operations
• Risk mitigation strategy to minimise negative effects

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Sea level rise
• Changes in precipitation
• Extreme weather
• Water scarcity

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Comprehensive option

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14000, ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001, Responsible Care

Third-party Assurance: Ernst & Young Associates LLP (Limited Assurance)

Awards & Recognition

• British Safety Council’s Sword of Honour (Plant II)
• British Safety Council’s Five Star rating (Plant III)
• Silver EcoVadis medal (Plant III)
• Sustainability award from Syngenta

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Mettur facility received the ICC-Evonik Award for Excellence in Environmental Management.
• Received the Nicer Globe User Company Award for excellence in transportation safety with zero incidents.

Social Achievements

• Eleven employees awarded for outstanding performance and long-term commitment.
• Thirteen employees honored with Long Service Awards for 30, 35, and 40 years of service.

Governance Achievements

• Maintained ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001 certifications.
• Retained Responsible Care logo until 2025.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Escalation in energy prices due to the Russia-Ukraine war.
• Significant impact on Chinese demand caused by their Zero-Covid-19 policy and subsequent product dumping into India.
• Rising interest rates worldwide.

Mitigation Strategies

• Investing in future-proof technology.
• Diversifying sourcing.
• Monitoring supplier performances.
• Collaborating with industry peers.
• Investing in technology to ensure smooth supply chain operation.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 61 suppliers evaluated for environmental & social parameters; 2 suppliers evaluated at site

Responsible Procurement

• Monitoring and engaging key suppliers through training, audit, and assessment processes.
• Supplier code of conduct.
• Supply chain management.
• Risk mitigation.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events, sea-level rise, changes in precipitation patterns.

Transition Risks

• Evolving climate-related regulations, such as carbon pricing or emissions reduction targets.

Opportunities

• Energy efficiency improvements and water resource management.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021

Certifications: ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP (Limited Assurance)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• ICC-Evonik Award for Excellence in Environmental Management
• Nicer Globe User Company Award
• British Safety Council’s ‘Sword of Honour 2020’
• Responsible care logo
• Five Star Occupational Health and Safety Award

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• All facilities adopted Zero Liquid Discharge.
• Eliminated dependence on groundwater in coastal facilities through desalination plants.
• Reduced emissions by 8,885 tCO2e.
• Mettur PVC plant achieved five million safe man-hours without any Lost Time Injury.

Social Achievements

• CCVL retained the ‘Five Star’ rating for Occupational Health and Safety from the British Safety Council for the fourth consecutive year.
• Mettur and Karaikal plants received the top ‘Five Star’ rating from the British Safety Council.
• Karaikal Plant and Mettur Plants 1 and 4 awarded the Sword of Honour from the British Safety Council.
• Various CSR initiatives spanning healthcare, education, sports, rural development, women empowerment, and access to clean drinking water.

Governance Achievements

• Robust management systems and strong governance structures grounded in ethics, fairness, and transparency.
• Established clear roles, responsibilities, and obligations of the Board.
• Implemented a Business Responsibility and Sustainability Policy in line with the National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Significant challenges inherent to chemical manufacture.
• Water scarcity.
• Managing waste effectively.
• Reducing the carbon footprint of operations.
• Managing financial impact due to climate change.
• Mitigating Health, Safety and Environmental risks for employees and nearby communities.
• Minimising the risks of chemical transportation on society.
• Managing potential/actual negative impacts due to chemical operation in nearby areas.
• Responding to the needs of local communities.

Mitigation Strategies

• Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) plants.
• Desalination plants.
• Rainwater harvesting facilities.
• Energy-efficient systems and technologies.
• Alternative fuels and renewable energy sources.
• Strategies to address risks arising from climate change.
• Responsible Care code of practices.
• Safety training, audits, and initiatives.
• Process Safety Management Systems.
• Safety protocols for chemical transportation.
• Environmental surveillance.
• Community outreach programmes.
• Grievance resolution system.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 87 suppliers evaluated for environmental & social parameters

Responsible Procurement

• Supply chain assessment
• Supplier code of conduct
• Awareness programmes for sustainable sourcing
• Regular communication with major suppliers
• Assessment of supply chain partners for environmental, social, and legal compliance.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Operational disruptions
• Increased maintenance costs

Transition Risks

• Changing climate change regulations (carbon pricing, emissions reduction targets)

Opportunities

• Incentives for cleaner technologies and sustainable practices
• Competitive advantages through early adoption of sustainable practices

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018

Third-party Assurance: Ernst & Young LLP

Awards & Recognition

• National Award for Excellence in Water Management 2023
• ICC VINATI ORGANICS AWARD 2022
• Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Awards 2023 from National Safety Council
• Sword of Honour from the British Safety Council