Dalmia Bharat Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019-20, 2022-04 to 2023-03)

Reporting Period: 2019-20

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:536 kg CO2e/tonne of cementitious product

Renewable Energy Share:11.55% (including hydro)

Total Energy Consumption:69.3 kWh/tonne of cement

Water Consumption:0.186 m3/tonne of cement

Carbon Intensity:536 kg CO2e/tonne of cementitious product

ESG Focus Areas

People
Planet
Performance
Climate Change
Water Conservation
Energy Efficiency
Alternative Fuel Usage
Community Development
Human Rights
Occupational Health and Safety

Environmental Achievements

35% Reduction in cement CO2 intensity since 1990
Achieved carbon footprint of 536 kg CO2 per tonne of cementitious product (FY20), compared to a global average of 900 kg CO2/tonne
Eastern India operations achieved a carbon footprint of 330 kg CO2 per tonne of cementitious product (FY20)
More than 5x water-positive status (FY20); committed to 20x water-positive by 2025
Increased use of alternative fuels and raw materials
Achieved a clinker factor of 63% in FY20
Thermal substitution rate (TSR) of 6% in FY20 (Dalmiapuram Line 2 exceeding 20% TSR on multiple days)

Social Achievements

9,10,000 community lives touched through CSR engagements
1,05,000 aggregate person training of regular talents
Launched several initiatives to improve employee quality of life (health and life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, etc.)
Launched several talent development programs (Lakshya, Shikhar, Nalanda, DTTI, Prarambh)
First Indian cement company to obtain an assurance on the alignment of CSR activities with ISO 26000
Excellent Social Return on Investments for all CSR interventions

Governance Achievements

Corporate Governance Excellence Award (March 2020)
First Indian cement company to acquire a financially-stressed company through IBC proceedings
Strengthened internal control systems and risk management

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:

Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) by 2040
Becoming carbon-negative by 2040

Medium-term Goals:

Increase the share of fossil-free electricity generation
Complete feasibility assessment of CCU demonstration unit by 2021
Doubling energy productivity by 2030 (EP100)
Switching to 100% alternative fuels and sustainable biomass by 2035

Short-term Goals:

Enhance energy efficiency
Progress on Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technology
Bring acquired/brownfield expansion projects under integrated disclosure practices
Become 20x water-positive by 2025
Reduce total specific water consumption to 0.13 m3/tonne of cement by 2023

Environmental Challenges

Global economic slowdown (2019) aggravated by COVID-19 pandemic (2020)
Nationwide lockdown impacting operations, demand, and supply chains
Rupee weakening towards the end of FY20
Shortage of tech-savvy employees
Archaic labor laws
Need for enhanced specialization

Mitigation Strategies

Adequate liquidity provided a first-mover advantage
Hedging strategy mitigated the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations
Re-skilling employees, attracting tech-savvy employees, using outsourced technology partners
Submitted a detailed plan to change labor laws, partnering with the labor department
Creation of Dalmia Cement Sales Academy

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

Timely payment
Continuity of orders
Transparency
Engagement

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

Extreme weather
Cyclones

Transition Risks

Regulatory changes
Market shifts

Opportunities

Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: International Integrated Reporting Framework (IIRC), United Nations Global Compact reporting guidelines, GRI Reporting Guidelines

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, ISO 50001 (EnMS)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 7
Goal 9
Goal 11
Goal 12
Goal 13
Goal 3
Goal 4
Goal 5
Goal 6
Goal 8
Goal 10
Goal 15

Addressing 12 SDGs through policies and business operations

Sustainable Products & Innovation

Dalmia Infragreen
Dalmia Magic Premium Skim Coat

Awards & Recognition

CII Excellence Energy Efficient Unit Award
Best Electrical Energy Performance Award
5S Award
CII GreenCo Platinum rating
Healthy Workplace Award
Best Environmental Excellence in Limestone Mines Award
Best Improvement In Thermal Energy Performance Award
Government’s Mission Energy Foundation Award
CII National Energy Efficiency Circle Award
Corporate Governance Excellence Award
Lakshmipat Singhania - IIM, Lucknow National Leadership Award
CII 5 Start EHS Award
FICCI CSR award for environmental sustainability

Reporting Period: 2022-04 to 2023-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:13.06 million tCO2/year (Scope 1 and 2)

Scope 1 Emissions:13.06 million tCO2/year

Scope 2 Emissions:0.59 million tCO2/year

Scope 3 Emissions:1.32 million tCO2/year

Renewable Energy Share:29%

Water Consumption:179.3 L/tonnes of cementitious production

Waste Generated:19,401 tonnes/year

Carbon Intensity:463 kgCO2/t of cementitious material