R R Kabel Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-04 to 2023-03, 2023-24)

Reporting Period: 2022-04 to 2023-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:44,001.2 tCO2e/year

Scope 1 Emissions:1227.3 tCO2e/year

Scope 2 Emissions:40,586.19 tCO2e/year

Scope 3 Emissions:14,488.8 tCO2e/year

Renewable Energy Share:1.29% of total energy use

Total Energy Consumption:67.83 MWh/year

Water Consumption:48440 m3/year (increased)

Waste Generated:710.73 tons/year

Carbon Intensity:70.65 tCO2e/Million USD (FY22-23)

ESG Focus Areas

Emissions and Climate Change
Energy
Environmental Management System
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Occupational Health and Safety
Human Rights
Sustainable Supply Chain
Business Ethics
Risk and Control
Product Governance

Environmental Achievements

Installed 990 kW AC grid rooftop solar PV plant at Waghodia and 245 kW AC grid at Silvassa plant.
Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
Rainwater recharge quantum of 48440 m3/year increased.
60% of facilities are ISO 14001 and ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001 certified.
Total solid waste generated (in MT) in FY 22-23: 710.73

Social Achievements

Launched RR Kabel Star Scholarship Program, awarding scholarships of more than ₹1 crore to over 1,000 students.
Implemented employee engagement programs including wellness sessions, vaccination drives, and mindfulness initiatives.
Focused internal promotions to foster career growth.
Established women committees in each manufacturing plant to promote inclusivity.
Assembly lines managed by over 100 women employees.

Governance Achievements

Established external advisory groups for climate-related issues.
Initiated a value-led ERP transformation project.
Implemented automated online weighing on production lines to improve customer satisfaction.
Implemented IT initiatives focused on revenue growth, process efficiency, and cybersecurity.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:

Not disclosed

Medium-term Goals:

Reduce Scope 2 emission intensity to 65 tCO2/Million USD by 2025
Achieve 90% renewable energy in total energy consumption by 2025

Short-term Goals:

100% of facilities to be ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certified by 2025
Reduce employee turnover rate to 12% by 2025
Implement a formal process to document and report incidents of discrimination by 2025

Environmental Challenges

Climate change impacts (increased demand, supply chain disruptions, regulatory pressures)
Managing energy and water consumption in an energy and water intensive business
Ensuring timely clearance of hold orders pending for inspection
High inventory of slow-moving, obsolete, and broken (SLOB) items at depots

Mitigation Strategies

Investing in energy transition technologies, operational efficiency, and emissions reduction.
Implementing energy management system (ISO 50001), using alternative fuels, waste recovery, and renewable energy.
Initiated bi-weekly communication between technical cell and sales team for timely order clearance.
MSL realignment through SKU rationalization and SKU balancing at the depot level.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

Ethical sourcing and supplier conduct
Supplier Code of Conduct with environmental and social clauses
Procurement of REACH and ROHS compliant raw materials

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

Regulatory changes

Opportunities

Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, CDP, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 7
SDG 8
SDG 12
SDG 13

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

HFFR (Halogen Free Flame Retardant) cables
FIREX LS0H (Low Smoke 0 Halogen) cables
Energy-efficient BLDC fans

Awards & Recognition

GEO Excellence Award
Kaizen Award
Times Now Super employee 2022
Saarthi Award
HEM Sampark
Best Performer in NWHW 2023

Reporting Period: 2023-24