Sanwaria Consumer Limited (Formerly known as Sanwaria Agro Oils Limited)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017-18)
Reporting Period: 2017-18
Environmental Metrics
Total Energy Consumption:9892765 KWH (Purchased) + 50376 KWH (Owned Generation)
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainability
- Community Investment
- Environmentally friendly initiatives
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption at various units through initiatives like synchronization of air compressors, installation of temperature transmitters, reuse of treated effluent, and recycling of waste materials. Improved productivity by 2% through online monitoring of boiler efficiency.
- Reduced steam consumption
Social Achievements
- Launched company-owned retail outlets ('Sanwaria Consumer Shoppe') in Madhya Pradesh and planned expansion to Maharashtra.
- Established a strong talent pipeline and implemented employee development programs focused on learning, empowerment, and togetherness.
- Engaged with farmers for procuring paddy, resulting in improved harvest yields.
Governance Achievements
- Established a Vigil Mechanism (Whistle Blower Policy).
- Carried out annual performance evaluation of the Board, Board Committees, and Directors.
- Complied with the Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Become a leading FMCG marketer in India and a global food company.
Medium-term Goals:
- Augment product portfolio with value-added staples and organic products.
Short-term Goals:
- Expand retail outlets to 100 in MP and Maharashtra and 600 across India in the next 2-3 years.
Environmental Challenges
- Sharp upturn in the commodity cycle with crude and vegetable oil prices rising significantly.
- Competitive intensity and cost volatility.
Mitigation Strategies
- Proactively passed on the benefits of lower commodity costs to consumers when prices were deflationary.
- Took calibrated price increases as commodity prices increased sharply.
- Deployed effective cost-saving programs.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Direct procurement of agricultural produce through more than 80 direct collection centers.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Awards & Recognition
- Featured among India’s top 500 Companies by Dun & Bradstreet.
- Recognized as a Trading House by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade.
- Awarded Global India 2008 as the fastest emerging company in Northern India.
- Various other awards for quality, industry, and product excellence.