The Sanmar Group
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainability
- Climate Change
- Community Investment
- Employee Well-being
Environmental Achievements
- TCI Sanmar Chemicals is the first in MENA and African regions to tap into unconventional ways to produce non-fossil fuel-dependent PVC. It’s also the first in the petrochemical industry to issue an environmental product declaration for PVC.
- TCI Sanmar launched the fourth sustainability report, titled ‘Road to Green Production’
- Sanmar Sarod, a long-range 1 (LR1) clean petroleum Product tanker, joined the fleet. It is compliant with NOx Tier 1 emission standards and has a ballast water treatment system and energy-saving devices.
Social Achievements
- Renovated and modernised the 23-year-old Mrs Madhuram Narayanan Block at the Cancer Institute.
- New facilities inaugurated at Vaidheeswara School, Mettur, including a computer lab and sanitation blocks.
- Sanmar-Vidya Mandir Sportstar U-14 cricket tournament held.
Governance Achievements
- DuPont Sustainable Solutions conducted a safety leadership workshop for the Sanmar leadership team.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Difficult year with profits down and turnover flat.
Mitigation Strategies
- Optimism in people, investment and support for strong aligned management teams.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Non-fossil fuel-dependent PVC