Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Product Quality and Design
• Economic Performance
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Training and Upskilling of Human Capital
• Risk Management
• Data Security, Privacy, and Cybersecurity
• Governance/ Values, Ethics and Compliance
• Water and Waste-Water Management
• Employee Benefits and Well-Being
• Energy Efficiency and Emissions
• Waste Management
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• CSR/Local Communities

Environmental Achievements

• Replaced Oil Fired Furnaces with Induction Heaters
• Upgraded Diesel Gensets with cleaner fuel - PNG Operated Gensets
• Optimized utilization of natural lights through Day-Light sheets across Plants
• Implemented Zero liquid discharge (ZLD) mechanism at one plant

Social Achievements

• 100% of permanent employees and workers covered by health insurance
• Implemented Employee Grievance Redressal Policy
• 100% return to work and retention rates for employees on parental leave

Governance Achievements

• Developed and implemented a comprehensive code of conduct
• Independent board and committees to ensure transparency and accountability
• Regular review of business responsibility performance by the Board of Directors and senior management

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Risks related to environmental impacts, labour practices, or governance
• Inadequate measures to protect sensitive data and information
• Failure to uphold ethical standards and comply with regulations
• Inadequate management of water resources and wastewater
• Inadequate waste management practices

Mitigation Strategies

• Regular review of risk management framework and processes
• Regular monitoring of risk management performance and implementing appropriate controls and processes
• Regularly review and update data security protocols, provide regular employee training and awareness-raising
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive code of conduct
• Implemented water conservation measures, reducing water usage, and increasing wastewater treatment and recycling
• Implemented waste management practices to reduce the usage of hazardous and toxic chemicals

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Product Quality and Design
• Economic Performance
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Training and Upskilling of Human Capital
• Risk Management
• Data Security, Privacy, and Cybersecurity
• Governance/Values, Ethics and Compliance
• Water and Waste-Water Management
• Employee Benefits and Well-Being
• Energy Efficiency and Emissions
• Waste Management
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• CSR/Local Communities

Environmental Achievements

• Installed rooftop solar at Visakhapatnam facility with 1.0 MWp planned capacity
• Replaced Oil Fired Furnaces with Induction Heaters
• Upgraded Diesel Gensets with cleaner fuel - PNG Operated Gensets
• Optimised utilisation of natural lights through Day-Light sheets across Plants

Social Achievements

• Implemented Employee Grievance Redressal Policy
• Provided health insurance, accident insurance, and maternity benefits to employees and workers
• 100% of permanent employees and workers covered under PF, Gratuity, and ESI

Governance Achievements

• Developed and implemented a comprehensive code of conduct that outlines ethical behavior and compliance with regulations
• Established an independent board and committees to ensure transparency and accountability in decision-making
• Regularly review and update data security protocols and provide regular employee training and awareness-raising

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Risk related to environmental impacts, labour practices, or governance leading to legal liabilities, reputational damage, and financial losses
• Inadequate management of water resources and wastewater leading to water scarcity, water pollution, and negative impacts on ecosystems and human health
• Inadequate waste management practices leading to pollution, harm to ecosystems, and public health risks
• Inadequate measures to protect sensitive data and information leading to legal liabilities, reputational damage and financial losses
• Failure to uphold ethical standards and comply with regulations leading to legal liabilities, reputational damage and financial losses

Mitigation Strategies

• Regular review of risk management framework and processes
• Regular monitoring of risk management performance and implementing appropriate controls and processes
• Prioritising employee training and awareness-raising
• Implementing water conservation measures, reducing water usage, and increasing wastewater treatment and recycling
• Working with local stakeholders to identify water-related risks and implement sustainable water management practices
• Reducing the amount of waste generated, promoting recycling and reuse, and implementing proper waste disposal methods
• Working with suppliers and stakeholders to identify and reduce waste throughout the supply chain
• Regularly review and update data security protocols, provide regular employee training and awareness-raising, and implementing appropriate controls and processes to protect sensitive data and information
• Working with cybersecurity experts to identify potential threats and developed a comprehensive incident response plan
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive code of conduct that outlines ethical behavior and compliance with regulations
• Established independent board and committees to ensure transparency and accountability in decision-making
• Prioritising employee training and awareness-raising on ethics and compliance issues and implementing appropriate controls and processes to identify and address potential issues

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Sourcing 52.95% of input material from MSMEs/ small producers in FY2024

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: NGRBC

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015

Third-party Assurance: Not Applicable