Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Increased usage of renewable energy (Solar Power)
• Reduced energy consumption through various interventions
• Recycled 560 MT of plastic film
• Paperless office at corporate and sales offices
• Rainwater harvesting at major processing plants
• Green belt development and plantation at plants and chilling centers

Social Achievements

• Increased direct procurement from farmers (82% in FY20 to 93% in FY21)
• Increased number of Dodla Dairy Collection Centers (DDCCs) to 6,771
• Provided support to employees, farmer community, and stakeholders during the Covid-19 pandemic
• Implemented Covid-19 vaccination program
• Digitization of various HR activities
• Empowering employees through innovative governance

Governance Achievements

• Successful Initial Public Offering (IPO)
• Consistent track record of complying with ESG norms
• Detailed voluntary disclosures of financial and operational performance

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Dip in revenue due to Covid-19 pandemic
• Lower demand from confectionary and hotel segments
• Slight increase in procurement price of milk
• Covid-induced demand drop resulting in lower capacity utilization
• Challenges in B2B distribution channel due to pandemic

Mitigation Strategies

• Proactive supply chain and operation planning
• Cost control initiatives
• Marketing and brand building in retail segment
• Focus on margin-enhancing efforts by shifting portfolio towards value-added products
• Improving and deepening presence in A-grade stores and creating own retail outlets

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Direct procurement from farmers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability
• Innovation
• Technology
• Animal welfare
• Environmental conservation

Environmental Achievements

• Treated approximately 5,22,276 KL of water through Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs)
• Installed solar panels at Gundrampally, Vedasandur, and Batlagundu plants, contributing to 60-70% of power requirements
• Recycled 0.540 MT of waste

Social Achievements

• Directly procured 93% of milk from approximately 1.2 lakh farmers
• Provided farmers with animal feed at competitive rates and training and support
• Organized 116 training programs for employees
• Achieved 86% employee engagement level

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a Whistle Blower Policy
• Adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading
• Carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance and that of its committees as well as performance of the Directors individually

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Lumpy skin disease in cattle
• Reduction in market-ready cattle due to lesser breeding during the pandemic
• Lesser cash in hand of dairy farmers due to demand destruction during the pandemic
• Fodder inflation of about 30%
• High exports of dairy products in FY2022
• Milk production increase by only 1% in the last fiscal
• Increase in raw material prices

Mitigation Strategies

• Strategic expansion into overseas markets
• Integrated business model
• Focus on product portfolio
• Capacity expansion strategies
• Emphasis on quality and innovation
• Farmer-centric approach
• Investments in automation, milk analysers, and solar systems

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable sourcing practices mentioned, but not quantified

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Renewable energy initiatives

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: BRSR

Certifications: FSSC 22000 V5.1, ISO 22000:2018, ISO 50001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 1 (No poverty)
• SDG 3 (Good health)
• SDG 5 (Gender equality)
• SDG 8 (Economic growth)
• SDG 10 (Reduced inequalities)

Company's activities contribute to these goals through various initiatives

Awards & Recognition

• CII award for food safety 2022
• National Safety Council of India Safety Awards - 2022

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Water conservation
• Energy efficiency
• Waste recycling
• Renewable energy
• Learning and development
• Employee well-being
• Human rights
• Environmental protection
• Community development

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced water usage for milk processing from 1.31 Liters to 1.07 Liters.
• Increased total solar energy from 9.7% to 14%.

Social Achievements

• Provided training programs on health and safety, quality, and environment, health and safety (EHS) for employees.
• Implemented various well-being measures for employees, including health insurance and accident insurance.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a Code of Conduct covering conflicts of interest for Board of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, and Senior Management.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Creation of infrastructure for ESG improvements
• Creating awareness among stakeholders regarding ESG initiatives

Mitigation Strategies

• Intensifying ESG initiatives in coming years by including data points and fixing targets.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Sourcing 60-70% of power requirements through renewable energy in some plants.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Renewable energy adoption

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: FSSC:22000 Version 5.1 (4 Plants), ISO: 22000: 2018 (9 Plants), ISO: 50001:2011 (2 Plants), Export Inspection Agencies -Export Consent Certification (2 Plants)

Third-party Assurance: Not Applicable

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed