Climate Change Data

Orient Refractories Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017-2018)

Reporting Period: 2017-2018

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

  • Not disclosed

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy consumption per tonne of production by improving productivity in 400T press by 60%
  • Reduced HSD Oil consumption in DG Sets by synchronisation of all 8 DG Sets
  • Reduced energy consumption on plant lighting by 40% by replacing conventional lights with LED lights
  • Converted Shuttle Kilns from oil-firing to gas firing (cleaner fuel)
  • Reduced energy consumption and cost of drying by 22% by improving the drying process

Social Achievements

  • Launched various initiatives to engage employees, including in-house training programs focusing on interpersonal skills, behavioral attributes, customer-focused culture, lean implementation, and 5's at the shop floor
  • Maintained cordial relations between management and employees
  • 100% safety of employees is an important operational target

Governance Achievements

  • Complied with the requirements of corporate governance as stipulated under the Listing Regulations, 2015
  • All recommendations made by the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board
  • Adequate systems and processes in place to monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines

Climate Goals & Targets

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

Environmental Challenges

  • Reduction in supplies from China affecting raw material costs and prices
  • Increased imported raw material costs due to environmental regulations in China
Mitigation Strategies
  • Expanded existing production capacity of isostatic products to meet growing demand
  • Continual programs for improving efficiency and effectiveness in manufacturing processes, raw material cost, energy conservation, and control over working capital

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

  • One Star Export House