Central Depository Services (India) Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-23, 2023-04 to 2024-03)
Reporting Period: 2022-23
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not Applicable
Scope 1 Emissions:Not Applicable
Scope 2 Emissions:Not Applicable
Scope 3 Emissions:Not Applicable
Total Energy Consumption:18,25,80,48,00,000 Joules
Water Consumption:99.28 kilolitres
Waste Generated:60 batteries (34 AH) in 2022-23, 40 batteries (26 AH) in 2021-22
ESG Focus Areas
- Digitization
- Data Security
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Social Responsibility
- Financial Literacy/Investor Awareness
- Talent Attraction and Retention
- Governance and Compliance
- Environmental Sustainability
- Human Rights
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced paper usage through digital initiatives
- Implemented energy-efficient infrastructure (VRF systems, 5-star rated ACs, LED lighting)
Social Achievements
- Various investor awareness programs
- CSR programs focusing on education and healthcare for disadvantaged communities
- 100% of permanent employees covered by health insurance
Governance Achievements
- Implementation of Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption policy
- Robust compliance risk management policies and procedures
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Data security risks due to increasing digitization
- Talent attraction and retention
Mitigation Strategies
- Investment in advanced software solutions, firewalls, encryption, and intrusion detection systems
- Employing skilled information security professionals
- Regular training and awareness programs for employees and stakeholders
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct for directors and employees, covering dealings with vendors
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:12049634000 Joule
Water Consumption:120 kilolitres
Waste Generated:0.04 metric tonnes
ESG Focus Areas
- Social Responsibility
- Financial Literacy/Investor Awareness
- Governance and Compliance
- Data Security
- Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Implemented energy-efficient equipment (VRF systems, 5-star rated inverter ACs, LED lighting) to lower electricity consumption.
- Promotes paperless transactions to minimize paper usage.
Social Achievements
- Conducted 2,345 Investor Awareness Programmes reaching over 1.45 Lakh investors.
- Various CSR programs focusing on health, education, and environment, benefitting thousands.
Governance Achievements
- Implemented an Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption (ABC) policy.
- Established a robust grievance redressal mechanism.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Data security and privacy risks due to increasing digitization.
Mitigation Strategies
- Investment in robust information security infrastructure, skilled professionals, and training programs.