Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental protection
• Workplace safety
• Social responsibility
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Installed Waste Heat Recovery Power Generation Plant (WHRP)
• Signed hybrid power contract for 8.10 MW hybrid wind and solar power (generating 37% of total power requirement)
• Reduced water consumption by 40% in plant operation
• Achieved 100% water recycle in plant and township with zero liquid discharge operation
• 1.18% Thermal Substitution rate through Waste Feed
• 4500 tons of wastes co-processed in Kiln

Social Achievements

• CSR spending of Rs.97.74 Lakhs on healthcare, hygiene & sanitation, social causes, education, and socio-developmental projects
• Skill development programs for alternative employment opportunities, particularly women empowerment
• Providing free drinking water and free medical amenities to nearby villagers

Governance Achievements

• Adoption of ESG Policy in accordance with the Global Standards and Reporting Initiative’s framework
• Implementation of a Whistle Blower Policy/Vigil Mechanism

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Encourages local vendors; trained and developed local contractors

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Blended cements (PPC, OPC, OWC), “CEMENTKA SARDAR” (special blended PPC cement)

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Community engagement
• Regulatory compliance
• Dialogue & Communication
• Water efficiency
• Energy & GHG emissions
• Governance and accounting

Environmental Achievements

• Process optimization of Waste Heat Recovery System (WHRS) leading to increase in net contribution from WHRS, thus reduction in GRID consumption. WHRS net generation increased to 274.58 lacs kWh in 2022-23 compared to 250.64 lacs kWh in previous year.
• 10,674 tons of wastes co-processed in kiln.

Social Achievements

• Various well-being programs for employees and workers including health insurance, accident insurance, maternity benefits etc.
• 100% of plants/offices assessed for health and safety practices and working conditions.

Governance Achievements

• Implementation of various policies and procedures including anti-corruption and anti-bribery policy, conflict of interest policy etc.
• 100% of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel covered by training and awareness programs on ESG initiatives and various policies.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Ground water depletion
• Dynamic Regulatory landscape
• Low awareness among key stakeholders
• Dependency on non-renewable coal-based grid consumption

Mitigation Strategies

• Strategic plan to become water neutral
• Adherence to all applicable laws
• Communicate sustainability stories to consumers, Interactive platforms like digital marketing
• Energy efficient Technologies to reduce Consumption

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100%

Responsible Procurement

• Company source materials to optimize distance and time travelled by raw materials and to reduce fuel consumption as well as emissions. Our procurement practices facilitate optimum utilisation of raw materials, recycling of waste and efficient logistics operations, focusing on sustainability.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, best practices in the Industry

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001