Climate Change Data

Apollo Pipes Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-23, 2023-24)

Reporting Period: 2022-23

Environmental Metrics

Scope 1 Emissions:198.34 tCO2e (FY23); 210.56 tCO2e (FY22)
Scope 2 Emissions:19,832.21 tCO2e (FY23); 18,047.88 tCO2e (FY22)
Renewable Energy Share:Approximately 6% (Dadri unit) + 13% (additional solar power)
Water Consumption:137,266 kilolitres (FY23); 62,598 kilolitres (FY22)
Waste Generated:4680 metric tonnes (FY23); 3566 metric tonnes (FY22)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Energy conservation
  • Waste reduction
  • Employee well-being
  • Capacity augmentation
  • Product development
  • Branding

Environmental Achievements

  • Installed rooftop solar plant at Dadri unit, resulting in approximately 6% savings on power costs.
  • Agreement to purchase 4.50 MW electricity generated through solar resources, resulting in an additional 13% saving on power costs.
  • Implemented debottlenecking initiatives and enhanced utilization of Raipur facility, resulting in a 24% increase in production.
  • Efforts to reduce energy costs and waste, although financial impact was overshadowed by external factors.

Social Achievements

  • Zero fatalities and zero major injuries for the last five years.
  • 3,415 person-hours of classroom training imparted in FY23.
  • Reward and Recognition policy with Kaizen Awards and ‘Worker of the Month’.
  • Launched the PPR-C plumbing range of products, well-received by channel partners and end consumers.

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented policy changes related to employee life cycle, fresh talent scheme, and succession planning.
  • Upgraded SAP version from 1709 to 2022, improving data visualization and decision-making.
  • Implemented Superprocure software for supply chain automation and optimization.
  • Enhanced cybersecurity measures with SAP security, DLP software, SSO software, and MDM software.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Volatility in PVC prices, peaking at the end of FY22 and declining month-on-month, impacting business volumes and profitability.
  • Sharp correction in PVC prices adversely impacting margins.
  • A large part of volumes going to the agricultural user segment, a low-margin product.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Focus on strengthening presence in the building products segment, which is margin-accretive.
  • Investment of C71 Crore for augmenting capacities, debottlenecking, and adding balancing equipment in cPVC, HDPE pipes, and fittings.
  • Continued population of product offering to the building product segment with a broader array of products and variants.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable sourcing (currently being mapped)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Investment in green technologies

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Eco tank variant of water tank

Reporting Period: 2023-24

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:322,501 GJ (non-renewable) + 28,057 GJ (renewable) = 350,558 GJ
Scope 1 Emissions:12,492 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:20,280 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:41,472 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:20%
Total Energy Consumption:350,558 GJ
Water Consumption:74,438 KL (consumed)
Waste Generated:6,601 MT
Carbon Intensity:0.41 tCO2e/MT (Scope 1 & 2)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Integrity and ethical conduct
  • Sustainable and safe product provision
  • Employee well-being
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Human rights
  • Environmental protection
  • Responsible policy engagement
  • Inclusive growth
  • Responsible consumer engagement

Environmental Achievements

  • 20% of energy consumption from renewable sources (primarily solar)

Social Achievements

  • 100% of employees and workers covered by health and safety training programs
  • Zero fatalities for employees

Governance Achievements

  • Zero cases of fines/penalties/punishment from regulatory agencies
  • All targets related to NGRBC principles achieved

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • ESG regulatory changes requiring strict monitoring and reporting
  • Inadequate water supply or fluctuations in availability
Mitigation Strategies
  • Rigorous monitoring and reporting of ESG data
  • Development of reduction measures and decarbonization strategies
  • Adoption of water conservation techniques
  • Zero-waste water discharge practices (goal)

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Periodic compliance checks

Responsible Procurement
  • Ensuring compliance with company policies on Health & Safety and Human Rights

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC)

Certifications: ISO 9001 (Quality Management System), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety)

Third-party Assurance: Not Applicable

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed