Norben Tea & Exports Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2013-14, 2023-04 to 2024-03)
Reporting Period: 2013-14
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1839992 tCO2e/year (energy consumption only, process emissions not included)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:201573 MWh/year (indirect energy consumption)
Water Consumption:1600408 m3/year
Waste Generated:Various hazardous and non-hazardous waste quantities listed in report (see report for details)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Economic
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Planted over 200,000 saplings
- Installed India's first Waste Heat Recovery Power Plant in Nimbahera
- Generated 55095 MWh of electricity by utilizing waste gases, reducing emissions by 45178 tons CO2 equivalent
- All plants are zero water discharge plants and comprehensively treat and reuse domestic and industrial wastewater
Social Achievements
- Various community development activities encompassing education, healthcare, infrastructure, and vocational training
- Educational institutions include Sir Padampat Singhania University, L.K. Singhania Education Centre, K-12 schools, and technical institutes
- Launched a Corporate Wellness Program (CWP)
Governance Achievements
- Established a detailed Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
- Implemented a companywide SAP system
- Gotan plant laboratory accredited with NABL
- J.K. White Cement Works, Gotan certified by Lloyds Register for Quality Assurance
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Full capacity utilization of white cement by 2015-16
Environmental Challenges
- Weak demand in the cement sector due to low infrastructure and real sector demand
- Rising input prices
- Rising fuel prices impacting production and distribution costs
- Excess production capacity in the Indian cement industry potentially leading to downward price trends
- Severe pressure on production costs due to rising raw materials, fuel, power, and freight costs
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in expanding production to improve competitiveness
- Exploring renewable energy options for plants and commissioning new Waste Heat Recovery units
- Increasing reliance on Alternate Fuels and Raw Materials (AFR)
- Modernizing manufacturing processes and commissioning new plants with the latest technology
- Transitioning to a SAP-based ERP system
- Implementing a central procurement system
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G3.1
Certifications: ISO 9000 (Gotan plant and Marketing department), CE Mark (J.K. White Cement Works, Gotan)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Various awards listed in the report (see report for details)
Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Not disclosed
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Extremely erratic weather conditions affected tea production, resulting in a 10% decline in tea prices and a 6% decline in production, leading to a loss.
Mitigation Strategies
- The company is taking steps to get weather information well in advance to initiate steps towards application of fertilizers, chemicals and pesticides.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Changing weather patterns and extreme climatic conditions
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed