Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Energy and GHG management
• Social relationships
• Environment protection
• Employee well-being
• Ethical conduct
• Product stewardship

Environmental Achievements

• Generated 1.2 crore KWh (43,216 GJ) of renewable energy (solar and wind), constituting 6% of total electricity consumption.
• Converted fuel from Coal Gas to LNG at Malootana facility.
• Introduced biomass in Spray Dryer facility at Srikalahasti, reducing CO2 emission.
• Installed a waste recovery system utilizing heat from the drying process.
• Installed crushers for damaged tiles, reusing them in the manufacturing process.
• Switched to digital printing technology, significantly reducing ink consumption.
• Reduced plastic usage in packaging.

Social Achievements

• Employed numerous people from communities at operating facilities.
• Provided growth opportunities to MSMEs around facilities.
• Implemented various CSR programs focusing on health, sanitation, social relief, and education.
• Total CSR spending: INR 696 Lakhs.
• Increased dealer network by 200+ in the last two years.
• Improved showroom layout and appeal for dealers.
• Engaged Bollywood celebrities as brand ambassadors.

Governance Achievements

• Established a robust risk management framework.
• Implemented several initiatives to improve manufacturing operations productivity and cost-effectiveness.
• Migrated from legacy systems to the contemporary SAP platform.
• Implemented cybersecurity controls and applications.
• Revised the Related Party Transaction Policy.
• Revised the CSR Policy.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Inflationary pressures weighing on operating margins.
• Supply chain disruptions due to energy crisis and fuel cost spikes.
• Competition risk from new players and expansion of existing companies.
• Geo-political issues impacting fuel and commodity prices.

Mitigation Strategies

• Focused on growing the share of value-added products in revenue mix.
• Rationalised operating expenses and improved efficiency through technology interventions.
• Strengthened brand recall and product offering.
• Optimized cost structure to de-risk business profitability.
• Changed fuel mix and sourcing strategies.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Sourcing majority of raw materials within the state or surrounding areas.
• Prioritizing suppliers in the local community.
• Encouraging vendors to adopt responsible business conduct principles.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: IIRC, GRI, BRSR

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2007, SA 8000:2008, ISO 22000:2005, ISO 45001, ISO 50001:2011, IGBC Membership, CE Certified Product, BISL: ISI Certified product (IS15622/2017), CII-Green Products and Services Council Certified Entity

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)
• Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
• Goal 4 (Quality Education)

CSR initiatives contribute to these goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Vitronite (kitchen tops/table tops)
• Large format tiles (slabs)

Awards & Recognition

• Super Brand (12th time)
• Asia’s Most Promising Brand

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• All plants are zero liquid discharge facilities. We recycle all effluents in our ETP and STP and reuse the water recycled back into our manufacturing process.
• Re-use majority of broken tiles, sludge and other process waste back into our manufacturing process
• Rainwater harvesting structures in Srikalahasti plant reducing ground water usage
• Utilization of renewable electricity and biomass fuel in some plants

Social Achievements

• Launched Dealer Salesmen Training Program during FY 22-23, covering about 800 dealers of North India.
• Grievance redressal mechanism in place for all employees and workers.
• Equal opportunity employer policy aligned with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act.

Governance Achievements

• Constituted a Business Responsibility & Sustainability Committee (“BRS Committee”) to oversee the implementation of the policy.
• Code of Business Conduct and Ethics affirms commitment to highest standards of integrity and ethics.
• Whistle-blower mechanism in place.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Priority to suppliers in local community
• Encouragement of vendors to adopt responsible business conduct principles

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: BRSR

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, SA 8000:2008, ISO 22000:2005, ISO 50001:2011, CE Certified Product, BISL: ISI Certified product (IS15622/2017), CII-Green Products and Services Council Certified Entity

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• All plants are zero liquid discharge facilities. We recycle all effluents in our ETP and STP and reuse the water recycled back into our manufacturing process.
• Re-use majority of broken tiles, sludge and other process waste back into our manufacturing process
• Focus on rainwater harvesting thus reducing our usage of ground water resources
• Utilise renewable electricity wherever possible in our plants. In addition, our Srikalahasti plant uses biomass as one of the fuel options during the manufacturing process

Social Achievements

• Multiple trainings throughout the year on topics such as - Health and Safety trainings, Anti-corruption and bribery topics, Prevention of Sexual Harassment topics, Energy efficiency, etc.
• Grievance redressal mechanism in place for all our employees and workers
• Safety trainings and inspections to ensure all workers follow safety guidelines

Governance Achievements

• The Company has constituted a Business Responsibility & Sustainability Committee (“BRS Committee”) to oversee the implementation of the policy.
• The Company complies with all applicable laws and regulations. As of March 31st, 2024, there were no fines or penalties against any of the NGRBC principles.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Majority of the resources involved in our manufacturing process are sourced sustainably. We aspire to associate with raw material vendors, who comply with environment and labour laws.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: NGRBC

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 22000:2005, ISO 50001:2011, CII-Green Products and Services Council

Third-party Assurance: N.A.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed