Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

Environmental Achievements

• Successfully completed remote 1st Surveillance Audit for ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015 without any nonconformities.
• Successfully completed Recertification Audit of Information Security Management System (ISMS) ISO27001:2013 without any non-conformity.
• Surat facility successfully completed Relx Elsevier Social Compliance Audit with 93% Score.

Social Achievements

• Multiple actions initiated to keep the workforce engaged.
• HR Department continuously looking at expanding opportunities for growth.

Governance Achievements

• All the policies are compliant with respective principles of NVG guidelines.
• All the recommendations made by the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board of Directors.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 pandemic impacting regular business.
• Lockdowns in Q1 and part of Q2.
• Supply chain disruptions.
• Multinational and Indian publishers putting orders on hold.
• E-tail channels not functioning optimally.

Mitigation Strategies

• Prioritized employee and family safety.
• Ensured business and financial stability through consolidation.
• Focused on securing existing business and offering solutions to clients.
• Enhanced facilities.
• Strengthened technology and processes.
• Streamlined Haryana facility.
• Acquired and implemented latest technology and systems.
• Role optimization to drive efficiencies.
• Cost efficiencies through contract renegotiation.
• Company-wide collections focus to reduce debt and interest costs.
• Onboarding more publishers and archiving greater volume of content.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Long-term contracts with key vendors for uninterrupted supplies.
• Tied up with four logistics vendors for uninterrupted transport services.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Books printed with FSC certified paper / Recycled paper
• Books printed with Vegetable /Green inks and chemicals
• Books finishing without lamination film and reduction in usage of plastic based packaging materials

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Not disclosed

Environmental Achievements

• Successfully completed 2nd Surveillance Audit by Intertek India without any non-conformities for ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015. Completed Dollar Tree audit conducted by QIMA without any non-conformities. FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) – FSC CoC Certification completed without any non-conformity. Successfully completed Surveillance Audit of Information Security Management System (ISMS) without any non-conformity for ISO27001:2013.

Social Achievements

• Completed Workplace Conditions Assessment (WCA) by Intertek India meeting performance parameters on Labour, Wages and hours, Health & Safety, Management System, and Environment. Initiated multiple actions to keep the workforce engaged; continuously looking at expanding opportunities for growth.

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 pandemic impact on industry globally, including challenges of COVID, labor strike at Mahape plant since April 08, 2017, resulting in plant closure from May 6, 2020.
• Fluctuating raw material prices, foreign exchange fluctuation, fluctuating interest rates, political instability, Government policies, competitive forces, changing technology and obsolescence.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented measures to ensure the safety of all personnel and staff during the pandemic; adapted solutions to meet the increased need for online transactions with the ONE BOOK solution. Continued financial prudence, reducing debt equity ratio, long-term borrowing, and interest cost; improved debtor collection time. Invested in people, technology, and infrastructure to capitalize on global market opportunities. Strengthened online solution to meet the growing demand for online purchases. Implemented comprehensive risk assessment and minimization procedures; periodically assesses risks in the internal and external environment.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Long term contracts for sourcing raw materials; suitable safety measures during transportation and logistics optimization.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

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

Certifications: ISO9001:2015, ISO14001:2015, FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), ISO27001:2013

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Books printed with FSC certified paper / Recycled paper, Books printed with Vegetable /Green inks and chemicals with less Volatile Organic Content (VOC), Books finishing without lamination film and reduction in usage of plastic based packaging materials with recycled one.

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Manufacturing the title after it has been bought online
• Green manufacturing facilities prioritising sustainability
• Elimination of obsolescence, warehousing, extra transportation, wastage and returns
• Responsible procurement of raw materials to support ecoconscious practices
• Reducing carbon footprint through import substitution, minimising transportation and optimising warehousing

Social Achievements

• Contributing to India’s journey towards quality education
• Promoting the availability of essential knowledge categories for nation-building
• Undertaking CSR initiatives

Governance Achievements

• Upholding best-in-class governance practices and reporting
• Repro India has been listed on the Indian stock exchange since 2005, reflecting its commitment to transparency and accountability

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• The traditional publishing supply chain is quickly becoming outdated. It not only poses challenges to publishers, but is a drain on the environment too.
• The accumulation of excessive inventory, wasteful transportation practices, the obsolescence of printed books, and the subsequent paper waste have been persistent issues that plagued the industry.
• In the traditional model, certain international titles had to be imported into India to reach Indian readers – particularly in the higher education segment. This led to higher pricing and longer waiting periods.
• International publishers were missing out on a significant market in India – and Indian readers didn’t have easy access to many titles.

Mitigation Strategies

• Repro has developed a ground-breaking solution to disrupt the traditional publishing system.
• Repro’s tech solution enables on-demand production of books after they are purchased online.
• Repro has formed alliances with international publishers, aiming to reduce reliance on imports by fulfilling the demand locally and in real-time.
• Through strategic collaborations with India’s top e-retailers and the ongoing integration with ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce), Repro has opened up exciting opportunities for distribution.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 35%

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable sourcing

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

• Three Silver trophies in QCFI Mumbai Chapter Convention on Quality Concepts (CCQC)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Sustainability
• Social Responsibility
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced paper waste through print-on-demand model
• Reduced transportation costs and associated carbon emissions
• Promoting the use of FSC® CoC certified paper

Social Achievements

• Providing various kinds of training to workforce
• Ensuring a safe working environment by ensuring strict adherence to policies and procedures
• Providing an insurance policy to all employees and workers

Governance Achievements

• Maintaining highest standards of corporate governance
• Complying with all applicable mandatory requirements of the Listing Regulations
• Adopting best practices to ensure regime of financial statements with unmodified audit opinion

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Raw material price fluctuations
• Foreign exchange changes
• Interest rates
• Political instability
• Government policies
• Competition
• Technological obsolescence
• Cyber security and data privacy

Mitigation Strategies

• Investing in a new online model to transition into the digital space
• Constant market innovation to build new platforms and reach new markets
• Building partnerships with leading organisations for growth
• Employee training and development programs for effective risk management
• Focusing on business predictability and planning
• Continuous innovation in products, technology, and processes
• Strategic investments in technology to enhance efficiency
• Reducing wastage through customised IT systems
• Negotiating input costs to benefit customers
• Implementing robust cyber security measures

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Sourcing from MSMEs

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

• Four Gold Trophies at QCFI Mumbai Chapter Convention
• Print Week Award nominations

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Business Ethics
• Regulatory Compliance
• Anti-corruption
• Labor Practices
• Environmental Sustainability
• Human Rights

Climate Goals & Targets

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities