Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Saved 1107736 KWH over the year, reducing 941.57 tons of carbon.
• Installed 2 new sewage treatment plants, 2 ETP plants, and 1 ZLD in units.
• Installed solar systems at various units, providing 20% of electricity from renewable sources.
• Adopted Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) for air compressor for energy saving.
• Installed ETP recycling units for conservation of water.
• Used LED lights at all units, resulting in energy saving.

Social Achievements

• Implemented several initiatives and programs to improve health and safety.
• Provided training and education to employees and workers.
• Implemented measures for employee well-being, including health insurance, accident insurance, and maternity benefits.
• Set up Sandhar Centres of Learning implementing Remedial Education Programs in government schools.
• Set up Sandhar Healthcare Centre to provide preventive health care.

Governance Achievements

• Policies covering all nine NGRBC principles approved by the Board or CSR Committee.
• Sandhar Leadership Team (SLT) responsible for implementation and oversight of Business Responsibility policies.
• SLT responsible for decision-making on sustainability-related issues.
• Annual review of NGRBCs by the SLT.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Pollution free environment
• Disaster recovery
• Climate change
• Intellectual Property
• Innovation

Mitigation Strategies

• Following all relevant pollution control standards.
• Adequate disaster preparedness, including proper insurance.
• Embedding climate change and industry transition in risk management.
• Filing of Patents, Information Audits/Searches, secure data exchange, NDAs.
• Structured technology development projects, developing new focus areas.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• New opportunities in emerging EV markets

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: NGRBC

Certifications: IATF 16949:2016, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 9001:2015

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

• Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women
• Rural Sports
• Environment Protection
• Healthcare
• Education

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emission through green energy uses (Solar Plants of the capacity of 2833 KW)
• 100% Natural Gas Operated Conversion of Diesel Generators of all STL Units in NCR region
• Conversion of Conventional lights with high efficient LED lights & Washroom Lights Control by Motion & LDR Sensor in STL Units
• Water footprint reduction in SMT unit by Zero Liquid Discharge

Social Achievements

• Various CSR initiatives in Education, Healthcare, and Community Development
• Implemented a policy on prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment of Women at workplace

Governance Achievements

• Established a robust Corporate Governance framework
• Constituted various Board Committees to monitor activities

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions
• Rising interest rates and global economic situation
• Climate change
• Finite resources
• Regulatory compliance

Mitigation Strategies

• Efficient management of supply chains
• Cost control and savings initiatives
• Investment in emerging trends and technologies
• Reduced CO2 emission, use of renewable energies
• Efficient resource utilization and energy consumption
• Compliant product and services meeting quality standards

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• New opportunities in emerging EV markets

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: BRSR

Certifications: IATF 16949:2016, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 9001:2015

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Pollution free environment
• Waste Management
• Climate Change
• Health & Safety
• Training and Education
• Stakeholder engagement
• Intellectual property
• Women Empowerment and employee engagement
• Disaster Recovery
• Innovation
• Operations environment

Environmental Achievements

• Gradual shift from grid-based energy to renewable source of energy, reducing thermal energy & introducing renewable energy
• Reduction in Consumption of fossil fuels and usage of Biomass, PNG, LPG Gas operated DG sets
• Exploring modes of transportation for employees and for supply of goods through EV, PNG vehicles
• Installation of ETPs and STPs at various locations
• Adoption of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) and Hybrid Automatic Power Factor Correction Relay (APFCR)

Social Achievements

• Several initiatives and programmes have been implemented to address all aspects of health and safety management and are being actively monitored for continuous improvement
• Continual stakeholder engagement process
• Company provides need-based and innovative range of trainings for development of their employees and workers
• Recruiting and developing suitable talent, assuring professional development and personal well-being throughout their employment

Governance Achievements

• Policies as per SEBI Regulations are approved by the Board and the rest of the policies are approved by the CSR Committee as designated by the Board
• Sandhar Leadership Team (SLT) oversees the ESG / Sustainability taking initiatives to reduce the carbon footprints and monitoring the progress

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Pollution free environment: environment may expose the Company to compensation liabilities, decreased productivity, brand loss, and other consequences
• Waste Management: Waste handling and disposal pose a risk
• Climate Change: Climate-related risks and opportunities have a substantial impact on the Company’s long-term operations
• Health & Safety: Managing health and safety is an integral part of running a business
• Intellectual property: Risk of theft, infringement, loss, damage, or misuse of intellectual property
• Disaster Recovery: Natural disasters including earthquakes, cause business intervention
• Innovation: Risk of better solutions failing to address current market trends
• Operations environment: Opportunity to minimise costs and conserve resources

Mitigation Strategies

• All relevant pollution control standards for air, water and soil are followed. The disposal of hazardous waste is regulated to ensure that it stays below permitted levels.
• Disposal of waste through authorised vendors.
• Climate change and industry transition are now embedded in the Company’s risk management process. Explore and identify ways to reduce carbon footprint as much as possible. Massive plantation drives.
• The Company’s commitment for continuous improvement in the areas of health and safety best practices around the world in accordance with our SHE policy for all of its employee and workers.
• Implementing security measures or policies. Conducting Information Audits on a regular basis. Data exchange with vendors/customer in a secure manner. Entering into a Non- Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with parties for the purpose of exchanging information. Proper indemnity in documents to cover responsibility against third parties in the case of OEM patents.
• Adequate disaster preparedness, including proper insurance as covered under the Business Continuity Plan.
• New focus areas are developed in order to generate future capacity requirements. Structured technology development projects.
• Further, all environmental regulations are met, and operational improvements are implemented.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• new opportunities in emerging EV markets

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: BRSR

Third-party Assurance: Not Applicable