Climate Change Data

ARIHANT CAPITAL MARKETS LIMITED

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-2023, 2022-23)

Reporting Period: 2022-2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:595 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:37.1 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:0.2 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:557.7 tCO2e
Water Consumption:310 m3
Waste Generated:64.3t (Mixed Waste), 1.1t (Paper Waste), N/A (Plastic Waste)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental footprint
  • Efficient and transparent customer service
  • Corporate governance
  • Risk management
  • Human capital development
  • Community engagement

Environmental Achievements

  • Transitioned to energy-efficient workspaces
  • Eradicated the use of single-use water bottles and paper teacups
  • Promotes eco-friendly packaging

Social Achievements

  • 30% of the workforce comprised female employees
  • 68% of employees given training on health and safety measures, skills, human rights issues and policies
  • 84% of employees covered by health and accident insurance
  • Launched a cancer screening camp reaching over 200 attendees
  • Provided blood tests for 150+ individuals
  • Organized a plantation drive with over 50 plants established
  • Donated 100 sets of classroom furniture to a school

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented procedures such as the Comprehensive Code of Conduct and Business Ethics, a sound risk culture, digitised business, the launch of innovative products, investments in developing cybersecurity and information security

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Dependence on capital markets that are inherently volatile and cyclical in nature
  • Intense competition
  • Risk from evolving regulatory landscape
  • Customer preferences and expectations are continually evolving
  • Regulatory Changes
  • Stock market volatility
Mitigation Strategies
  • Leveraging technology to provide a seamless and user-friendly trading experience
  • Offering a wide range of investment options
  • Providing personalized services to retail investors
  • Robust risk management systems

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • ESG investment products

Reporting Period: 2022-23

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:37.12 tCO2e/year (Scope 1) and 0.23 tCO2e/year (Scope 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:37.12 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:0.23 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:188 MWh/year
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:65.5 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:28.29 tCO2e per billion rupees of turnover

ESG Focus Areas

  • Human Capital
  • Community and Social Impact
  • Data Security & Privacy
  • Environmental Footprint
  • Corporate Governance
  • Risk Management

Environmental Achievements

  • Implemented eco-friendly policies and promoted the use of eco-friendly packaging; reduced electricity consumption through sensor taps in washrooms and regular equipment checks.

Social Achievements

  • Continuously invested in employee growth and development; enabled work-from-home technology and facilitated health & vaccination assistance during COVID-19; implemented a strong grievance handling procedure; invested in programs supporting learning and development, performance support, career progression, engagement, diversity, and inclusion; conducted yearly health check-ups for all staff; provided Covid tests and vaccinations for security staff and office boys.

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented a Comprehensive Code of Conduct and Business Ethics; established a sound risk culture; digitized business operations; launched innovative products; invested in cybersecurity and information security; implemented processes to avoid/manage conflicts of interest involving board members; obtained ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Climate Goals & Targets

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

Environmental Challenges

  • High demand for qualified personnel; cyber-attacks, risks, and vulnerabilities related to increasing digitization; privacy and data security breaches.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Continuous investment in training new employees; implemented policies for information security management and cybersecurity; established a Personal Data Protection Standard to instill a culture of data protection responsibility; developed rules outlining thresholds, internal controls, and mitigation tactics regarding information technology/cybersecurity risks.

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: ISO 9001:2015

Third-party Assurance: Ekobon Technologies LLP

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed