Climate Change Data

S Chand And Company Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (September 2023)

Reporting Period: September 2023

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:6-7% (Corporate Office, with plans for up to 20% by 2024-25)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Optimizing resources and implementing eco-conscious practices
  • Integrating solar technologies (6-7% solar-powered Corporate Office electricity, with plans for up to 20% by 2024-25)
  • Using recycled paper for printing books (45% recycled)

Social Achievements

  • Robust Equal Opportunity Policy fostering diversity and inclusivity
  • Employee Stock Option Plan
  • Comprehensive Employee Health and Safety Policy with 100% employee coverage in training
  • Stringent IT policy enhancing cybersecurity
  • Dedicated grievance handling mechanism resulting in a low turnover rate (5%)

Governance Achievements

  • Transparent disclosures on shareholding pattern, board composition, and AGM-related details
  • Strong board functioning with separation of Chairman and CEO positions
  • Adoption of key policies like whistle-blower and code of conduct
  • Effective system to counter bribery and corruption through training programs

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Up to 20% solar integration in new facility by 2024-25

Environmental Challenges

  • Lack of an ESG policy
  • Lack of identification of key material issues
  • Lack of quantitative disclosures on carbon emissions
  • Lack of disclosures on ESG material issues and targets for future sustainability
  • Absence of corporate political contributions disclosure
  • Lack of ISO27001 standard adoption
  • Less than 50% independent directors on the board (42.85%)
  • Negative auditor remarks
Mitigation Strategies
  • Plans to transition to LNG generators to phase out DG sets
  • Future plans for up to 20% solar integration in new facility by 2024-25
  • Company aims to expand resources by incorporating region-specific language and content

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

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

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Media & Entertainment ESG framework

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

CSR initiatives aligned with UNSDGs

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed