Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability
• Customer-centricity
• Innovation and Technology
• Safety
• Community Development

Environmental Achievements

• Birla Century reduced its GHG emissions by 4.5%
• Century Pulp and Paper reduced water consumption by 4.6%
• Birla Century reduced water consumption by 17.45%
• Zero water discharge from facilities
• Rainwater harvesting facilities across manufacturing units and real estate projects (saving up to 35% water at Birla Vanya post-occupancy)
• Use of light grey concrete and open grid pavers to reduce heat island effect

Social Achievements

• Community initiatives focused on healthcare, education, and livelihood, empowering women
• Century Pulp and Paper is a committed employer of the local community in Lalkuan
• Birla Century shares a similar experience with the local community in Jhagadia
• CSR spending of ₹5.11 Crores impacting 27,000+ beneficiaries

Governance Achievements

• Completed restructuring exercise with the demerger of the cement business
• Robust familiarisation process for newly appointed directors
• Annual performance evaluation of the Board, Directors, and Committees

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Weak domestic textile market and COVID-19 outbreak
• Liquidity crunch and uncertainty in future orders in the textile industry
• Tough international market conditions in the paper industry
• COVID-19 impact on the global economy
• Supply chain disruptions and subdued market conditions in the paper industry
• Wood and bagasse availability constraints in the paper industry
• COVID-19 impact on real estate sector (migrant workforce, liquidity crisis, slowdown in sales and collections)
• Procedural delays in land use, project launches, and construction approvals in real estate

Mitigation Strategies

• Structural changes in the organization to make it lean and agile (textiles)
• Focus on cost cutting, improving productivity, and reducing wastage (textiles)
• Improving operational efficiencies (paper)
• Diversification into value-added products with anti-microbial and anti-viral features (textiles)
• Leveraging technology to enable employees to work from home (various)
• Asset-light investment model in real estate
• Innovation and revising product offerings to meet new consumer preferences (real estate)

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable sourcing of raw materials (BCI cotton, organic cotton, excel modal, viscose, etc.)
• Sustainable sourcing practices (Pulp and Paper: FSC certified; Textiles: Organic cotton, Fair Trade Cotton, Regenerated Fiber)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Birla Care (anti-microbial fabrics)
• Biodegradable board (Pulp and Paper)
• Tissue-based bed roll (Pulp and Paper)
• High Burst Factor Kraft (Pulp and Paper)
• Tissue-based barber kit (Pulp and Paper)
• Paper for carry bags (Pulp and Paper)
• Biodegradable and compostable paper board for cups and food containers (Pulp and Paper)
• Excel sheeting fabric (Textiles)
• Cotton flax (Textiles)
• Modal (Textiles)
• Nylon (Textiles)
• Viscose charcoal fabric (Textiles)

Awards & Recognition

• LEED Gold V4 (Birla Century)
• LEED Platinum (Birla Estates)
• Silver Medal from the International Research Institute for Manufacturing (Birla Century)
• Best in class ‘A+’ category by Inditex for its Join Life (JL) Programme (Birla Century)
• PeTA label for producing vegan products (Birla Century)
• CII National Award for ‘Energy Efficient Unit’ (Century Pulp & Paper)
• ET NOW Business Leader of the Year – Manufacturing Excellence (Century Pulp & Paper)
• 1st Prize in the All India Farmers’ Fair and Agro-Industrial Exhibition (Century Pulp & Paper)
• Project Launch of the Year (Birla Estates)
• Innovative Marketing campaign of the year (Birla Estates)
• Iconic Marketing Campaign of the Year (Birla Estates)
• ACE Alliance Award 2019 by SAP® (Birla Estates)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Decarbonization
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Water Resilience
• Waste Management
• Human Rights (Diversity and Inclusion)
• Biodiversity Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Talent Management
• Corporate Governance
• Strategic Stakeholder Engagement

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced specific water consumption in CPP and Birla Century by 4.2% & 1.9% respectively from FY 20-21 to FY 21-22
• Avoided 21,400 tCO2e GHG emissions (scope 1 and 2)
• Recycled/reused 39.2% of total water withdrawal
• Recycled/reused 68% of waste
• Reduced specific GHG emissions by 6.9% at CPP from base year FY 19-20
• Saved 29,290 GJ of electrical energy
• 45% of total energy consumption met by renewable energy at CPP
• Birla Niyaara received LEED v4.1 Residential USGBC Platinum certification

Social Achievements

• Invested ₹6.65 Crore in community development initiatives, impacting 63,750 people
• Provided 35,856 hours of training to employees
• Zero fatalities for permanent employees
• Launched ‘Hill and Glade’ brand of home textiles
• CPP distributed 1.6 million seeds and saplings to farmers

Governance Achievements

• Established a comprehensive Risk Management Framework
• Implemented ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards
• Maintained environmental compliance across all businesses

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions
• Increased raw material costs
• Competition
• Project completion delays
• Data privacy concerns
• Insufficient plant capacity
• Raw material availability

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed alternative sourcing strategies
• Launched new products with higher margins
• Improved working capital management
• Implemented robust risk management framework
• Strengthened data privacy policies
• Capacity expansion plans
• Long-term relationships with suppliers
• Internal debottlenecking process

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supply Chain Code of Conduct
• Periodic supplier assessments
• Preference for local suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: International Integrated Reporting Framework (IIRC), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards: Core option

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, LEED, IGBC Gold and Platinum, FSC, BIS Eco Mark, PREPS, Higg Index, STeP, MIG, GOTS, ZDHC, GRS and RCS, SA-8000 & SMETA, Better Cotton Initiative

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9
• 10
• 12
• 13
• 15
• 17

Initiatives contribute to these goals through community development, education, gender equality, water conservation, renewable energy, economic growth, infrastructure development, responsible consumption and production, reduced inequalities, climate action, life on land, and partnerships.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Antifungal ARSR paper
• Century Green Pulp
• High BF Kraft paper
• PE Free Antifungal ARSR
• Prima MR Board
• Natura Board
• Green Pulp
• High BF Kraft paper
• Carry Paper
• Century Cup Wall Stock Paper
• Century Cup Bottom Base
• Century Natura Board
• High wet-strength tissue paper for disposable bed rolls
• Cotton-Hemp blends
• Recycled products
• Organic Cotton & Organic Linen
• Products with Birla Excel & Modal
• Recycled natural and synthetic fibers

Awards & Recognition

• National Awards for Manufacturing Competitiveness (NAMC) Gold
• SEEM National Energy Management Award Gold
• FAME Excellence Award Platinum for Occupational Health & Safety
• Times Real Estate Conclave Awards ‘Iconic Real Estate Brand of the Year’
• Economic Times Best Brands Awards ‘Best Brands 2021’
• Golden Peacock Award for Energy Efficiency
• First prize in ‘110th All India Farmer’s Fair Agro & Industrial Exhibition 2021’

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Decarbonisation
• Climate change adaptation
• Occupational health and safety
• Water resilience
• Waste management
• Empowering communities
• Biodiversity management
• Supply chain management
• Talent management
• Customer experience
• Human rights (Diversity and Inclusion)

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced total emissions by 50,611 MTCO2e compared to FY 2021-22 (5.3% reduction)
• Improved emissions intensity to 1.92 MTCO2e/`1 lakhs from 2.36 in FY 2021-22
• Reduced water consumption by 1,292,063 kl compared to FY 2021-22 (6.3% reduction)

Social Achievements

• Reached 66,000+ CSR beneficiaries
• Conducted performance reviews for 100% of employees and workers
• Provided skill upgradation training to 81% of employees

Governance Achievements

• Zero data & privacy breaches in FY 2022-23
• Zero complaints received related to discrimination, child labor, forced labor, and wages

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change impacts (extreme weather, raw material availability, product demand)
• Occupational health and safety risks (accidents, injuries, legal liabilities)
• Water resilience risks (water scarcity, water-related compliance)
• Waste management challenges (environmental pollution, regulatory fines)
• Biodiversity loss impacting raw material supply
• Supply chain disruptions (raw material supply, delivery delays, quality issues)
• Talent management challenges (recruiting and retaining talent)
• Inconsistent customer service
• Human rights risks (discrimination, harassment)

Mitigation Strategies

• Comprehensive risk assessments and GHG emission reduction strategies
• Robust occupational health and safety management system (ISO 45001:2018), training programs, HIRA
• Water conservation schemes, Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) implementation, water treatment plants
• Waste recycling, reuse, and safe disposal practices, EPR compliance
• Collaboration with community members and conservation experts
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for supply chain management, supplier diversification, contingency plans
• Continuous learning programs, competitive compensation and benefits, employee engagement assessments
• Customer engagement initiatives, prompt complaint resolution
• Diversity and inclusion policies, grievance redressal mechanisms

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable sourcing procedures (Pulp & Paper and Textiles)
• Supplier screening for environmental and social parameters
• Contracts requiring compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events
• Flooding
• Droughts
• Storms

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts
• Changes in raw material availability and cost
• Changes in product demand

Opportunities

• Decarbonisation (cost savings, new market opportunities, enhanced reputation)

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SEBI (BRSR), NGRBC, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 50001:2018, ISO 27001:2013, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, OEKO-TEX® Made in Green (MIG), Sustainable Textile Production (STeP), LEED, Indian Green Building Certification, Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS), Organic Contents Standard (OCS), Global Recycled Standard (GRS), Recycled Claim Standard (RCS), Higg Index- Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM), Higg Index- Facility Social & Labor Module (Higg FSLM), SA8000:2014, NABL certification (R&D) (17025:2017)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Recycled products, recycled cotton, recycled polyester
• Organic cotton

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Sustainability
• Social Responsibility
• Governance
• Customer Centricity
• Innovation
• Responsible Business

Environmental Achievements

• 12% Reduction in energy consumption intensity compared to FY 2022-23
• 9% Reduction in water withdrawal compared to FY 2022-23
• Birla Centurion achieved Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)
• Maintained 99% diversion of waste from landfill
• All commercial Buildings are IGBC Platinum Certified
• 5 residential Buildings have achieved IGBC/LEED Gold or Higher Pre-Certification
• 62.04% of our input materials are sourced responsibly and sustainably
• 32% of total energy consumption from renewable sources

Social Achievements

• ₹ 4.88 Crores spent on CSR projects
• 1,18,208 Lives impacted through CSR initiatives
• 19% Increase in diversity ratio compared to FY 2022-23
• 16.54 hours of average training provided to employees and workers
• Zero fatalities across CTIL’s operations for FY 2023-24

Governance Achievements

• 29% of the Board comprises of female
• Zero instances of data breaches were observed during the reporting year
• Zero complaints received with respect to data privacy, advertising, cybersecurity
• No fines/penalties related to anti-competitive practices
• Information Security Management System (ISO:27001) certified

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Low-priced imports and surplus supply in Pulp and Paper Division
• Adverse market conditions in Textile Division leading to operational losses
• Price fluctuations, interrupted raw material availability, and rising input costs in Pulp and Paper
• Streamlining approvals in Real Estate to attract investment and expedite project completion
• Effective cost management in Real Estate to combat price volatility

Mitigation Strategies

• Restructuring process for Textile Business Operations, discontinuing in-house spinning and weaving departments
• Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) in Textile Division
• Outsourcing model and operating solely as a process house in Textile Division
• Implementing a highly scalable outsourced model for efficient project delivery in Real Estate
• Continuous enhancement of cash management practices in Pulp and Paper

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Responsible sourcing
• Ethical practices
• Preference for local suppliers
• Net-zero and Green Procurement policies

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: International Integrated Reporting Framework (IFRS), GRI Standards 2021, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO:27001, IGBC Platinum, LEED Gold

Third-party Assurance: TÜV India Private Limited

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)
• Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
• Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
• Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
• Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• Goal 15 (Life on Land)

The Company's initiatives are aligned with these goals through various environmental, social, and governance programs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Century Green Pulp
• OBA-free tissue products
• Oil and Grease Resistant (OGR) paper
• Brown carrier tissue
• Ultra-soft tissue
• Cigarette boards
• Straw paper

Awards & Recognition

• Safety Shield Award
• Five Golden Stars Award
• 15th CIDC Vishwakarma Safety Award 2024
• Platinum Award for Quality Excellence
• National EHS Award
• Merit Winner Award
• SEEM National Energy Management Gold Award
• Greentech Safety Gold Award 2023
• First prize in 114th and 115th All India Farmers’ Fair
• Award for Creativity for plantation activities