Climate Change Data

Orient Cement Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2015-04 to 2016-03, 2020-2021, 2022-04 to 2023-03)

Reporting Period: 2015-04 to 2016-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:2939492 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:2936653 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:42459 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Energy Efficiency

Environmental Achievements

  • Implemented various energy efficiency measures resulting in a CO2 emission reduction of around 1039 tCO2 and energy savings of around 1267 MWh.

Social Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
  • Not disclosed

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: ISO 14064 Part-I, 2006, GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard, WBCSD Cement Sustainability Initiative Cement CO2 and Energy Protocol Version 3.1

Certifications: ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, OHSAS 18001:2007

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • TPM Excellence Award from JIPM, Japan

Reporting Period: 2020-2021

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Increased use of alternate fuels replacing traditional fossil fuels, reducing carbon footprint
  • Investments in waste heat recovery plant to further decrease carbon footprint
  • Investing in solar power source for Jalgaon grinding unit to minimize reliance on conventional energy sources

Social Achievements

  • Certified as Great Place to Work with improved Trust and Pride Scores
  • CSR spends consistently higher than legally mandated
  • Focus on employee health, safety, and well-being, including occupational, physical, and psychological health

Governance Achievements

  • Robust environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles embedded in operating ecosystem
  • Manufacturing plants adhere to highest domestic and global safety standards
  • Commitment to SDGs through the global cement sustainability initiative

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Further enhance capacity to 14.5 million tonnes in about 2 years
Short-term Goals:
  • Enhance capacity to 11.5 million tonnes by FY 2024

Environmental Challenges

  • Covid-19 pandemic impacting operations and demand
  • Low demand from infrastructure sector
  • Supply chain disruptions (manpower, trucks, raw materials, freight charges)
Mitigation Strategies
  • Agile strategies and prudent financial measures
  • Channeling resources to leverage demand from semi-urban and rural markets
  • Cost optimization measures and prudent capital allocation
  • Rationalization and strengthening of channel networks
  • Repurposing marketing strategies
  • Improved product mix towards more environmentally friendly blended cement
  • Digital transformation to create a hybrid work environment

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SDGs

Certifications: Great Place to Work

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Birla A1 StrongCrete

Reporting Period: 2022-04 to 2023-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:35,20,389 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:34,85,763 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:34,626 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:54,287 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:14.4%
Total Energy Consumption:17,350 TJ/year
Water Consumption:15,27,150 KL/year
Waste Generated:58.7 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:539 KG CO2/tonne (FY23)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced specific energy consumption from 3.08 GJ/MT of cement in FY22 to 3.01 GJ/MT in FY23
  • Increased renewable energy share in total energy mix to 14.4% in FY23 from 9% in FY22
  • Achieved >90% survival rate in plantation drive, planting around 11,000 saplings in FY23
  • 15.63% of input material used in FY23 was recycled or re-used
  • All plants were water positive during FY23
  • Zero fatalities for the last 6 years

Social Achievements

  • Spent Rs. 574.60 lakh on CSR and R&R activities
  • 50,000+ people benefited from dispensary and medical camps
  • 3,550+ students benefited from school and educational activities
  • Recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fourth consecutive year

Governance Achievements

  • Robust corporate governance framework in place
  • No instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations during the reporting period
  • Implemented a robust cybersecurity strategy with ISO 27001 certification

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net Carbon Zero by 2070
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 50% renewable energy and WHRS in total energy mix by 2030
  • Achieve 40% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions by 2030 (base year 2020-21)
  • Increase thermal substitution rate (TSR) to 25% by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce Net direct CO2 emissions (Kg/tonne of cementitious material) by 3% by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Higher inflation and fuel costs impacting margins
  • Water scarcity
  • Waste availability around plants
  • Cybersecurity threats
  • Excess Capacity and Increasing Competition
  • Credit and Collections Risk
  • Volatile Prices of Raw Materials and Fuels
  • Inefficient Distribution and Supply Chain
  • Regulatory Non-Compliance
Mitigation Strategies
  • Recalibrated strategies and achieved robust financial results
  • Rainwater harvesting and wastewater recycling
  • Exploring additional AF sources and collaborating with suppliers
  • Robust cybersecurity strategy, including ISO 27001 certification and regular VAPT
  • Regular leadership reviews of capacity expansion and growth strategies. Focus on improving brand positioning, channel engagement, and competitiveness in Southern India’s overcapacity markets (Maharashtra, Telangana, and Karnataka).
  • Implementation of credit securitization policy for B2B sales
  • Optimization of fuel procurement, expansion of supplier base, long-term arrangements for fly ash sourcing
  • Implementation of digital solutions like GPS and EPOD
  • Regular monitoring by the legal team and centralized monitoring of compliance activities

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of conduct for vendors
  • Standard terms & conditions
  • EHS guidelines

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 50001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • SDG 13 (Climate Action)
  • SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
  • SDG 15 (Life on Land)

Company initiatives contribute to these goals through energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, water management, and biodiversity conservation

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Birla A1 Orient Green cement

Awards & Recognition

  • Deloitte’s ‘Best Managed Companies’
  • ‘Great Place to Work’
  • Various awards from Greentech Foundation, CII, Apex India Foundation, and Indian Bureau of Mines