Climate Change Data

ASHIANA HOUSING LIMITED

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-2021, 2022-23)

Reporting Period: 2020-2021

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Education
  • Employment
  • Women Empowerment
  • Environment Sustainability
  • Area Development

Environmental Achievements

  • Use of environmentally sound practices during construction
  • Promoting plantation, water-saving, and cleanliness
  • Thousands of plants planted in existing and new locations
  • Installation of Organic Waste Compounder (OWC) in projects
  • Use of recycled materials in construction (15-20%)
  • Energy savings of approximately 15-20% by use of energy efficient devices
  • Installation of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) for treatment of domestic wastewater and recycle treated water for gardening and flushing purposes
  • Provision of Rain-Water Harvesting (RWH) for recharging ground water and collection of rainwater from rooftops

Social Achievements

  • Educating labourers' children through Ashiana Phoolwari Schools
  • Improving Infrastructure of Govt. Schools
  • Enhancing Skill Training for unskilled and semi-skilled workers
  • Skill-based training workshops for women labourers
  • 7 Phoolwari Schools functional during the year
  • Training of 71 workers including 12 women in Mason Trade under CREDAI Programme
  • No adverse impact on employees due to lockdown
  • Loyalty grant to employees paid worth Rs. 62.09 Lakhs
  • Rs. 26.10 lakhs of employee claims reimbursed
  • Manju Gupta Scholarship worth Rs 35.34 lakhs granted
  • Practo app providing 100% free virtual health consultations to employees
  • Online and Physical Conduct of 07th Jashn Festival
  • Post Delivery NPS of 33%

Governance Achievements

  • High Corporate Governance Standards and ensuring transparency and high levels of business ethics
  • Adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements
  • Vigil Mechanism as part of the Whistle Blower Policy

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on operations and sales
  • Rise in commodity prices (steel and cement) increasing construction costs
  • Economic Risk due to macro-economic factors
  • Capital intensive nature of business
  • Regulatory clearances and permits
  • Project execution risks
  • Liquidity Risk due to slow sales and delayed payments
  • Operational Risk due to Covid-19 pandemic
Mitigation Strategies
  • Prudent capital allocation policy
  • Asset light model and Joint Development of projects
  • Geographical diversification
  • Cautious approach and meticulous planning
  • Strong in-house team and robust systems
  • Special sales and marketing efforts
  • Strong system to ensure timely identification of liquidity risk
  • Strong balance sheet and adequate cash reserves
  • Covid Committee for employee safety and business continuity
  • Work From Home and digital marketing and sales techniques

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Sourcing from local suppliers wherever possible
  • Minimizing packaging from suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

  • Ranked amongst Top 10 Real Estate Brands in India by Track2Realty
  • Ranked as India’s No. 1 Senior Living Brand 4 times in a row by Track 2 Realty

Reporting Period: 2022-23

Environmental Metrics

Total Energy Consumption:3785907600000 Joules (2022-23); 1285334000000 Joules (2021-22)
Water Consumption:292735 KL (2022-23); 270150 KL (2021-22)
Waste Generated:6669.49 MT (2022-23); 6544.35 MT (2021-22)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Education
  • Skill Development
  • Women Empowerment
  • Environment Sustainability
  • Area Development
  • Employee Well-being
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • On-Time Delivery
  • Quality Construction

Environmental Achievements

  • Installed organic waste converters in some projects.
  • Implemented rainwater harvesting pits.
  • Used recycled water from STP for flushing and horticulture.
  • Used low flow nozzle fittings.
  • Reduced construction debris generation by half.
  • Introduced DWC pipes (environmentally friendly).

Social Achievements

  • Trained 359 workers (275 men, 84 women) in mason and bar bending trades.
  • Supported 11 Phoolwari schools for labourers' children.
  • Enrolled 74 children in nearby government schools.
  • Upgraded 4 government schools and repaired 6 others.
  • Planted 327 saplings.
  • Conducted 1500 activities for Supermoms with 2430 participants.
  • Conducted 3567 activities across 5 senior living projects with 63547 participants.
  • Conducted 4526 activities across projects with 120925 participants and 216160 attendees.
  • Conducted first Senior Living Conclave with 500 seniors.

Governance Achievements

  • Effective Shareholder Grievance Resolution Mechanism.
  • GST and RERA compliant.
  • Improved infrastructure of Government Schools through CSR initiatives.
  • Participated in Government schemes under PMRPY & ABRY.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve a 15% post-tax ROE on a sustainable basis.
Short-term Goals:
  • Achieve 1500 Crores pre-sales in FY24.
  • Increase Senior Living annual sales from 2.5-3 Lsft. to 6 Lsft.

Environmental Challenges

  • Availability of adequately trained supervisory manpower.
  • Mismatch in demand and supply of labor in the market.
  • Upgrading as per modern techniques to increase efficiency.
  • Economic Risk (cyclical nature of real estate, macro-economic factors).
  • Capital intensive business.
  • Regulatory clearances and approvals.
  • Liquidity risk (slow sales, delayed payments).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Adoption of asset-light model (Joint Development, partnering with investors).
  • Maintaining low debt-equity ratio.
  • Strong in-house team and robust systems for timely project completion.
  • Meticulous planning and cautious approach.
  • Special sales and marketing efforts for unsold inventory.
  • Cash flow forecasting and monitoring of key financial ratios.
  • Strong balance sheet and adequate cash reserves.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Focus on local procurement.
  • Code of conduct for suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 4 (Quality Education)
  • Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Initiatives contribute to these goals through education programs, skill development, sustainable construction practices, and community development.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Green elevators, solar geysers, LED lights, rainwater harvesting, organic waste converters, DWC pipes, AAC blocks.

Awards & Recognition

  • India’s No. 1 Senior Living Brand (Track2Realty)
  • Bhamashah Award (Rajasthan Govt.)
  • Shiksha Bhushan Award (Rajasthan Govt.)
  • Best Pavilion Award (CREDAI Real Estate Expo).