Somany Ceramics Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021-22)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2021-22
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:221,695 Metric Tonnes CO2 Equivalent
Scope 1 Emissions:179,410
Scope 2 Emissions:42,285
Total Energy Consumption:15,085 TJ
Water Consumption:238,179 L
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustained value creation
- Operational eco-efficiency
- Responsible product offering
- Diverse & inclusive growth
Environmental Achievements
- Zero-liquid discharge status maintained for Kadi and Kassar plants
- 1.5 MW solar energy capacity installed in Kadi and Kassar
- Reused 304 Metric Tonnes of fired pitcher powder produced from broken tiles
Social Achievements
- Launched ‘Tile Master’ program to enhance mason incomes
- Invested in employee welfare (through Suraksha and Empathy Funds)
- Fostered inclusive growth through community development activities
Governance Achievements
- Adopted the International Integrated Reporting Council’s (IIRC) Integrated Reporting Framework
- Reinforced commitment to sustainability through enhanced investments in energy-efficiency and renewable energy
- Tightened governance standards
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase the proportion of GVT revenues from 29% to 35% of the tiles revenues
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Sharp increase in natural gas costs (70%)
- Pandemic-related challenges (lower store footfalls, printing delays, employee availability)
- Increase in diesel costs affecting production costs
Mitigation Strategies
- Increased product prices (80% cost increase passed on)
- Curated e-catalogues to circumvent printing delays
- Implemented COVID-19 safety norms and necessary guidelines
- Focused on equipment and process simplification to moderate maintenance costs and enhance uptime
- Enhanced fuel efficiency
- Leveraged long-standing relationships with partner-vendors, deriving lower prices in exchange for high procurement volumes
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Multi-year partnerships with vendors
- Local procurement
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: IIRC Integrated Reporting Framework, GRI, SASB, MSCI
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Temp Shield
Awards & Recognition
- India’s Most Desired Brand (Ceramics)
- Certificate of Appreciation for ‘Trailblazing Iconicity’
- Best Brand in Building Materials and Fittings