Honeywell Automation India Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (1998-2021, 2020-04 to 2021-03, 2022, 2023-04 to 2024-03)
Reporting Period: 1998-2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Energy Efficiency
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Water
- Waste
- Indoor Air Quality
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 53% in Australian offices over 14 years.
- Reduced energy use by an average of 42% in Australian offices over 14 years.
- Reduced energy intensity and carbon emissions intensity in shopping centers by 39% and 45% respectively over nine years.
Social Achievements
- Created new jobs in the energy efficiency sector.
- Supported collaboration among organizations committed to energy efficiency.
- Improved building value.
Governance Achievements
- Established strong governance and trustworthy management.
- Developed collaborative rating tool development.
- Ensured reliable ratings that everyone can trust.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Support Australia's net zero target by 2050.
- Develop a method to compare the embodied emissions of new commercial buildings (2023).
- Introduce a Renewable Energy Indicator to disclose the percentage of energy sourced from renewables for every Energy rating (2022).
Environmental Challenges
- Split incentives in the market where those in the best position to effect change have little or no incentive to do so.
- Information asymmetries between building owners and prospective tenants or buyers.
- Organizational failures within firms meaning that low or no cost opportunities are not taken up.
- Performance gap between modeled energy use in design and actual energy use in operation.
Mitigation Strategies
- Mandatory disclosure of NABERS Energy ratings through the Commercial Building Disclosure (CBD) program.
- Commitment Agreements to ensure targeted NABERS ratings for new buildings.
- Continuous improvement through annual re-rating and monitoring.
- Independent design reviews to test energy modeling and ensure accuracy.
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: Climate Active Carbon Neutral Standard for Buildings
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
NABERS initiatives contribute to these goals by improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2020-04 to 2021-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- STEM education
- Safe water access
- Child safety
- COVID-19 relief
- Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Installed additional duct, inline fans & damper with controllers to reduce chiller load; Installed occupancy sensor for reducing lighting switching operation leading to reduced power consumption by 20%; Replaced Storage Thermal Lantern (STL) isolation valve with better isolation properties valve; Revamping existing APFC (Automatic Power Factor Controller) with smaller steps capacitor bank; Fulgaon factory has solar power generation saving power through green energy – 700 kWp; At Fulgaon factory installed Energy Management system to monitor hourly energy consumption
Social Achievements
- Mobilized resources to distribute food and hygiene kits across nine cities; Partnered with the Government to distribute multi-lingual educational material on hand-washing and social distancing; Worked with local and state authorities to build and hand over COVID-19 care centers and ICUs; Implemented several employee programs to assist them during the challenging period by helping them meet their medical, financial, and family needs; Reimbursed vaccination cost for all employees and immediate family members; Offered COVID-19 support center in select cities with basic nursing and medical care; Launched COVID helpline and COVID micro site for effective help and management
Governance Achievements
- Established a whistle blower/vigil mechanism for its employees and Directors to report their genuine concerns; Adopted a policy on prevention, prohibition, and redressal of sexual harassment at workplace in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013; Every employee is required to complete mandatory online training on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic impacting industrial production, capital spending, commercial and infrastructure construction, commodity prices, and foreign exchange variations; Supply chain disruptions, extended credit terms, low workplace mobility and logistical challenges; Second wave of COVID-19 impacting pace of economic recovery; Aggressive competitive landscape, pricing pressures on sale of goods and services to Honeywell, or a reduction in the volume or change in the mix of orders or sales to Honeywell
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented work from home for all employees (except mandatory functions); Conducted RTPCR tests for all employees coming to office; Monitored social distancing and other precautions; Limited visitor site access; Reimbursed vaccination cost; Offered COVID-19 support center; Launched COVID helpline and COVID micro site; Managing variable cost structure, rationalization of discretionary spends, productivity drives
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Vendors are selected through a stringent process; Sustainable sourcing enables the Company to build a strong relationship with suppliers by helping them improving their performance in environmental, social, and ethical aspects; Honeywell has a robust Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Policy; Vendors have to ensure compliance to the HSE policy; Vendors must follow the Honeywell Code of Conduct rules
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Pressure and Temperature Transmitters, Enterprise Building Integrator, Emergency Shutdown System
Awards & Recognition
- Golden Peacock Award for Corporate Social Responsibility
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Decarbonization & Climate Strategy
- Environmental Impact of Products & Services
- Human Capital Management
- Inclusion and Diversity
- Business Ethics & Integrity
- Supply Chain Management/ Responsible Sourcing
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas intensity by more than 90% since 2004
- Executed 240 projects addressing nearly 20% of 2021 carbon footprint
- Saved 165 million gallons of water in water-stressed regions through 185+ projects since 2013
- 26 Honeywell locations globally certified for energy management efficiency with ISO 50001
Social Achievements
- 19,000 promotions, lateral moves, and progressions in 2022
- Offered 80+ jobs/internships to students through National Society of Black Engineers
- Recognized as a “BEST PLACE TO WORK FOR DISABILITY INCLUSION” by Disability:IN
- Distributed over $7.7 million in relief assistance to employees since 2004
- Completed 21,000 volunteer hours in 2022
Governance Achievements
- 33% of Board committees are chaired by a woman
- Comprehensive integrity and compliance training made available in 20+ languages
- Implemented digital tools and processes with over 1,000 data elements to enhance our anti-corruption program
- Annual on-site audits of high-risk suppliers to ensure alignment with our Supplier Code of Business Conduct
- Rated a CPA-Zicklin TRENDSETTER by the Center for Political Accountability
Climate Goals & Targets
- Be carbon neutral in our facilities and operations by 2035
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2037 from a 2019 base year
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions 23% by 2037 from a 2019 base year
- Reduce U.S. Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2018 base year
- Electrify Honeywell’s global fleet of approximately 7,500 vehicles by 2035 or earlier
- Achieve five-year “10-10-10” target by 2024
Environmental Challenges
- Transition risks (policy and legal changes, market shifts)
- Physical risks (acute and chronic events)
- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events
Mitigation Strategies
- Comprehensive program to audit facilities for GHG emission reduction opportunities
- Quarterly evaluation of potential impact from changes in climate-related regulations and litigation
- Continuous innovation to expand sustainable product and service offerings
- Eco-efficiency assessments for new products
- Climate change data incorporated into emergency response plans
- Business Continuity Management Program
- Physical risk considerations incorporated into due diligence for new locations
- Energy efficiency initiatives in new locations and existing facilities
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Annual on-site audits of high-risk suppliers
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Business Conduct
- Supplier diversity program
- Screening and vetting of new suppliers
- Continuous monitoring of existing suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Reduced revenue from business disruption
- Increased costs from repairing or restoring damaged locations
- Increased cost related to relocation due to sea level rise
- Increased cost related to increased need for cooling and heating due to changing temperatures
Transition Risks
- Increased pricing of greenhouse gas emissions due to regulations
- Reduced demand for goods and services due to shift in consumer preferences or changes in purchasing power
Opportunities
- Reduced operating costs through efficiency gains
- Increased revenue through demand for sustainable products
- Better competitive position to reflect shifting consumer preferences
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD, CDP
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, AS9100, RC14001, Rainbow Tick (New Zealand)
Third-party Assurance: Third-party limited assurance per ISO 14064-3 for Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Solstice® low-GWP refrigerants
- Ecofining™ technology for renewable fuels
- Honeywell Forge Sustainability+ software
- UpCycle Process Technology for plastics recycling
Awards & Recognition
- CPA-Zicklin TRENDSETTER
- Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion
- National Partner of the Year (NSBE)
- Best Places to Work LGBTQ+
Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Substantially elevated green power sourcing at Hadapsar facility starting January 2024 through third-party PPA model.
- Implemented Zero Liquid Discharge mechanism at manufacturing unit.
Social Achievements
- Various diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to encourage workplace diversity.
- 100% of permanent employees and workers covered under Maternity and Paternity benefits.
Governance Achievements
- Leverages Honeywell’s policies on anti-corruption and anti-bribery.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 60% (for health and safety practices and working conditions)
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Business Conduct
- Supply chain due diligence program including screening of new suppliers, supplier monitoring, and supplier on-site audits.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015
Third-party Assurance: Not Applicable
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed