Swaraj Engines Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019-20, 2021-04 to 2022-03, 2023-04 to 2024-03)
Reporting Period: 2019-20
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Ethics, Transparency, and Accountability
- Product Safety and Sustainability
- Employee Well-being
- Stakeholder Responsiveness
- Human Rights
- Environmental Protection
- Responsible Public Policy Influence
- Inclusive Growth and Equitable Development
- Responsible Customer Engagement
Environmental Achievements
- Replaced water-cooled air dryer with an air-cooled dryer, saving power and reducing carbon footprint.
- Installed an energy-efficient cooling tower for CRDI engine testing.
- Implemented ultra-filtration of ETP discharge and reused it in lavatories, reducing groundwater extraction.
- Introduced an online cleaning process for hydraulic oil, reducing replenishment frequency.
Social Achievements
- Various CSR initiatives including skill development, healthcare support (medical mobile unit), Swachh Bharat program, and contributions to government hospitals.
- Provided safety and skill upgradation training to 92% of permanent employees, 100% of permanent women employees, and 100% of casual/temporary/contractual employees.
Governance Achievements
- Company has a Code of Conduct for Directors and employees covering ethics and bribery, extending to business associates.
- Annual affirmation on compliance with the Code of Conduct is taken from the Board and Senior Management.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Tracking reduction in energy consumption by consumers due to fuel efficiency improvements is not feasible.
Mitigation Strategies
- Continuous engagement with suppliers through meetings and business reviews to promote sustainable practices.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Selective audits conducted annually.
Responsible Procurement
- Optimizing logistics, returnable packaging, and ensuring sustainable sourcing methods.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: National Voluntary Guidelines on Social, Environmental and Economic Responsibilities of Business (NVGs)
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 50001:2011, ISO 45001:2018
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Diesel engines designed with consideration for environmental norms, including emissions and noise regulations.
Reporting Period: 2021-04 to 2022-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:7635 tCO2 (Scope 1 & 2) + 18,800,028 tCO2 (Scope 3)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:18,800,028 tCO2
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:43178 KL
Waste Generated:1507 tons
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Carbon footprint reduction
- Carbon neutrality
- Water positive
- Renewable energy
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through CSR Management
- Waste management
- Health and Safety
- Sustainability Capability building
- Green supply chain
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced specific carbon footprint by 13% compared to the 2018 baseline.
- Reduced specific electrical consumption by 10.68 KWH/Engine compared to the 2018 baseline.
- Increased recycled water by 7273 KL (27% increase from 2018 baseline).
- Reduced specific water consumption by 51% compared to the 2018 baseline.
- Increased rainwater harvesting by 3000 KL.
- Achieved 46% of the EP100 target (doubling energy productivity) 5 years ahead of schedule.
Social Achievements
- Organized safety week celebrations with 100+ participants.
- Planted 5000+ trees.
- Benefited 1000+ women through training programs (tractor driving, farming, stitching, etc.).
- Provided health & well-being services to 15000+ beneficiaries.
- Increased women diversity in the workforce from 8 in 2020-21 to 39 by March 2022. Two production lines are now exclusively managed by women.
Governance Achievements
- Established a sustainability structure with a Sustainability Cell, Champions, and Advocates.
- Implemented a sustainability policy signed by the CEO.
- Maintained zero reportable accidents for over 3 years and one non-reportable accident in FY22.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 70% per engine by 2033.
- Reduce scope 3 GHG emissions by 30% per engine sold by 2033.
Medium-term Goals:
- Double energy productivity by 2035 (revised target).
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce specific water consumption to 0.32 KL/engine by 2022-23.
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing carbon emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3.
- Becoming water positive.
- Improving energy productivity.
- Managing waste effectively.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented various energy conservation projects (e.g., programmable timers, centralized switching, occupancy sensors).
- Implemented water conservation projects (e.g., air-cooled compressors, MC water utilization, closed-loop systems).
- Recycled over 75% of waste through various processes.
- Implemented fire safety projects (e.g., sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers).
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 35 suppliers received awareness modules; assessment criteria prepared.
Responsible Procurement
- Majority of suppliers use returnable packaging.
- Over 90% reduction in single-use plastic in downstream activities.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Energy conservation projects.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G4
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 5 (Gender Equality)
- SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
Women empowerment programs and health initiatives.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:8690 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:915 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:7775 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:21954371 tCO2e
Water Consumption:45400 KL
Waste Generated:66.503 tons
Carbon Intensity:0.063 tCO2e/Engine in FY24, 0.064 in FY23
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon footprint; working on alternate energy sources, water recycling, and enhanced use of returnable packaging to minimize waste and maximize reuse; planted 5000 trees in FY24; achieved a carbon footprint of 0.057 Tonnes/Engine in FY24; achieved water usage of 0.332 KL/Engine in FY24
Social Achievements
- Various initiatives benefiting society; focus on education (including vocational skills training), public health, environment, and community welfare; encouraged a diverse, inclusive, and vibrant work environment; implemented POSH policy and resolved one complaint
Governance Achievements
- Practicing good corporate governance, disclosure, and transparency; implemented a whistle-blower policy; zero-tolerance policy for bribery and corruption; adherence to strong ethical standards; Code of Conduct for Directors & Employees
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Introduce solar energy based power generation
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce carbon footprint, water consumption, and waste generation
Environmental Challenges
- Ethical behavior, governance, and compliance risks; potential for non-compliance leading to litigation and brand reputation impact
Mitigation Strategies
- Adherence to strong ethical standards; well-defined code of conduct for directors and employees; whistle-blower policy; various measures to meet compliances
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100%
Responsible Procurement
- Optimizing logistics, returnable packaging; ensuring suppliers adhere to environmental, social, and human rights regulations; Mahindra supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: NGRBC
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 50001:2018, ISO 45001:2018
Third-party Assurance: Not Applicable