Climate Change Data

Dabur India Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2015-16, 2021-2022, 2023-04 to 2024-03)

Reporting Period: 2015-16

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Received Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Certificate from TUV NORD under ISO 14064 standard for Dabur Chyawanprash, Dabur Honey and Real juices.
  • Reduced raw water consumption, effluent generation, solid waste, and hazardous waste generation.
  • Reduced Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions at all manufacturing units.
  • Recycled 100% of herbal waste generated during production.

Social Achievements

  • Constructed 1,048 household toilets and 12 school toilets.
  • Provided vocational training to 569 women.
  • Trained 73 rural youth under the Swavalamban programme.
  • Organized 368 health camps, examining 55,798 patients.
  • Organized oral health camps benefiting 10 lakh school children.

Governance Achievements

  • Six of the 12 members on the Board of Directors are Independent Directors.
  • Implemented a Direct Touch Policy (Whistleblower & Protection Policy) to address unethical business practices.
  • Complied with SEBI regulations on prevention of Insider Trading.

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Make at least 5 villages ‘Open Defecation Free’ by the end of 2016-17 fiscal.

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change impacting biodiversity and farmer livelihoods.
  • Counterfeit products posing a threat to brand image and consumer safety.
  • Occupational safety risks in the workplace.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Strategies to reduce environmental impact of operations and enhance biodiversity.
  • Working with local authorities to combat counterfeit products and educating consumers.
  • Implementing Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (OHSE) Policy and achieving OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 certifications.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Holding suppliers to high standards of integrity and ethical conduct; full traceability of raw materials, ingredients and end products.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Water scarcity
  • Floods
Transition Risks
  • Increased demand for natural resources
  • Stringent government policies on environmental impact

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: National Voluntary Guidelines on Social, Environmental and Economic Responsibilities of Business (NVGs)

Certifications: OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, LEED India rating (for three buildings)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Dabur Ratnaprash Sugar Free
  • Dabur Baby Massage Oil

Awards & Recognition

  • Good Corporate Citizen of the Year (PHDCCI)
  • Ranked 25th in Best Companies for CSR in India (Economic Times)
  • ICARSAT Outstanding Partnership Award-Asia
  • Gold at Greentech CSR Award 2015
  • Best CSR Campaign of the Year (Asian Consumer Engagement Forum)
  • Two GreenTech Safety Gold Awards 2015

Reporting Period: 2021-2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:65,185 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:15,427 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:49,758 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Approximately 10% (based on calculations from renewable and non-renewable energy consumption)
Total Energy Consumption:789,108 GJ
Water Consumption:9,70,021.87 cubic meters (withdrawal); 5,77,594 cubic meters (consumption)
Waste Generated:14,548.31 MT
Carbon Intensity:0.00079 Metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent per rupee of turnover in FY21-22

ESG Focus Areas

  • GHG Emissions
  • Waste Management
  • Water Management
  • Energy Management
  • CSR
  • Human Rights
  • Employee Health and Safety
  • Labour Practices
  • Climate Change Strategy
  • Biodiversity
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Consumer Welfare
  • Governance
  • Product Life cycle Assessment
  • Raw Material Sourcing

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved Plastic Waste Neutral enterprise status.
  • Various initiatives to increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions resulting in significant power and cost savings (details provided in the report).

Social Achievements

  • Implementation of Health and Support Wellness program.
  • Flexible work schedule with work from home options.
  • 100% of permanent employees and workers covered by PF, Gratuity, and ESI.

Governance Achievements

  • No complaints received regarding conflict of interest.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Aim to be carbon neutral by 2040
  • Aim to achieve no net loss to biodiversity by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
  • Become water positive by 2030
  • Achieve circularity in value chain by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Zero plastic waste by 2023
  • Zero hazardous waste to landfills by 2025
  • 100% packaging material from reusable materials by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Increase in GHG emissions with increased manufacturing capacity.
  • Water being a finite resource posing a risk to operations.
  • Changing regulations around human rights and labor practices.
  • Climate change impacting business continuity.
  • Availability of raw materials specific to certain geographies and vulnerable to climate change.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Using new technology for efficient systems to reduce GHG emissions.
  • Community-led water management and conservation projects, rainwater harvesting.
  • Substantial efforts to ensure no human rights violations.
  • Specific, measurable, and smart approach towards climate change.
  • Capitalizing on R&D to find substitutes for raw materials.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Preference given to local suppliers.
  • Code of Ethics & Conduct applicable to all business partners.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

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

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: OHSAS 18001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:61,829 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:12,185 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:49,644 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:5,22,766 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:51%
Total Energy Consumption:7,32,709 GJ/year
Water Consumption:11,85,216 KL/year
Waste Generated:23,539 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.17 tCO2e/MT (Scope 1 & 2)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Water Scarcity
  • Plastic Pollution
  • Inequality
  • Biodiversity
  • Sustainable Sourcing
  • Circular Economy
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Social Impact
  • Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Eliminated coal usage across operations a year ahead of target.
  • Achieved a 29% reduction in Water Intensity.
  • Reduced Energy Intensity by 16%.
  • 51% of total energy consumption from renewable sources.
  • Maintained plastic waste positive status by processing 103% of post-consumer plastic waste.
  • 86% recyclable packaging consumption.
  • 86% sustainable sourcing of high deforestation risk materials.

Social Achievements

  • Positively impacted lives of 3.05 million people through CSR interventions.
  • Enhanced Gender Diversity target for FY 2028 to 21% across all management positions.
  • Increased Board diversity from 7% to 13%.

Governance Achievements

  • Appointment of lead independent director.
  • 100% independent audit committee.
  • High board and committee meeting attendance.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve Net Zero Emissions by FY 2045.
  • Committed to No Net Loss to Biodiversity by FY 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Become Water Positive in Own operations and communities by FY 2030.
  • Sustainably cultivate medicinal & aromatic plants across 15,000 acres by FY 2030.
  • Enhance livelihood of more than 13,500 farmers’ families by FY 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce Water Intensity in operations by 30% by FY 2026.
  • Reduce energy intensity 30% by FY 2026.
  • Achieve >60% energy from renewable sources by FY 2026.
  • Achieve 21% gender diversity at managerial level by FY 2028.
  • 80% reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging by FY 2028.

Environmental Challenges

  • GHG Emissions from expanding manufacturing capacity.
  • Packaging and waste management due to extensive use of various materials.
  • Water scarcity risks due to climate change.
  • Climate-related challenges impacting raw material availability and quality.
  • Potential human rights violations.
  • Non-compliance with safety standards.
  • Changing regulations around labor practices.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing energy and water-efficient technologies, transitioning to renewable energy, increasing biofuel consumption, optimizing network, switching to cleaner fuel alternatives, and phasing out coal usage.
  • Comprehensive waste management strategy, including plastic waste positive initiatives, 3R principle adherence, collaboration with agencies and NGOs, organic waste management, and innovative packaging solutions.
  • Robust water risk management strategy, including rainwater harvesting, wastewater recycling, and community engagement.
  • Strategic raw material sourcing, including alternative raw material identification, diversified vendor network, and collaboration with farmers and communities.
  • Grievance redressal system and due diligence process.
  • Multiple programs to promote workplace safety and well-being, including training, audits, and a digital reporting platform.
  • Substantial efforts to ensure compliance with labor laws.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 57% of value chain partners assessed for environmental and social impacts.

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Sustainable sourcing of high deforestation risk materials
  • Procurement from marginalized and vulnerable groups

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Heatwaves, droughts, water stress
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and processes
  • Renewable energy adoption

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, NGRBC

Certifications: ISO 9001, FSSC 22000 & ISO 22000, FSSAI, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), BRCGS standards, SEDEX, ISO 15378:2017, ISO 13485:2016, AGMARK, ISO 20400, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISAE 3000, SA 8000 (Silvassa manufacturing unit)

Third-party Assurance: TÜV SÜD South Asia Pvt. Ltd.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Examples of sustainable products mentioned in the report.