Mcleod Russel India Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2016-2017)
Reporting Period: 2016-2017
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Ethics, Bribery, and Corruption
- Sustainable Sourcing and Product Design
- Employee Relations and Well-being
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Human Rights
- Environmental Sustainability
- Community Development
- Consumer Protection
- Trade Associations and Advocacy
Environmental Achievements
- Rainforest Alliance Certification
- Tea plantation and afforestation
- Water management
- Renewable energy initiatives (solar energy and natural gas use)
Social Achievements
- Employment generation through tea production
- Training and financial assistance to small tea growers
- Community development projects (Rs. 197.93 lakhs)
- 100% safety and skill up-gradation training for tea estate employees
Governance Achievements
- Annual assessment of BR performance by the Board of Directors
- Publication of a Business Responsibility Report
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- No significant reduction in resource use during sourcing/production/distribution
- Lack of product and waste recycling mechanism
- No stakeholder mapping or engagement with disadvantaged groups
- 14% of customer complaints pending at year-end
Mitigation Strategies
- Ongoing efforts in tea plantation, afforestation, water management, and renewable energy
- Providing training and financial assistance to small tea growers
- Community development initiatives
- Addressing customer complaints (86% resolved)
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Around 80% of inputs sourced sustainably
Responsible Procurement
- Assessment of suppliers for sustainability compliance