Omaxe Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-21, 2021-22, 2023-24)
Reporting Period: 2020-21
Environmental Metrics
Environmental Achievements
- Plantation of trees & plants for ecological conservation.
- Deployment of sewage treatment plants at its projects and construction sites which treat and re-cycle waste water for reusing in watering plants, toilets etc.
Social Achievements
- COVID support to construction workers, residents and other stakeholders.
- Skill Development by providing training under National Employment through Apprentice Programme (NETAP)
Governance Achievements
- Implemented several best corporate governance practices.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- The COVID-19 induced lockdown brought the economy to a complete standstill leading to a disruption in cash flows, customer sentiments and stoppage in construction activities due to migration of labours thereby heavily impacting the real estate sector.
- Availability of capital at a reasonable cost continues to remain a challenge
- The major threat from a possible Third or more waves of COVID-19
Mitigation Strategies
- The Company’s good brand equity in tier 2/3 cities helped its projects in Delhi, Ludhiana, Lucknow and New Chandigarh perform as per its potential.
- The company delivered 2.71 million sq. ft. across various projects in FY21.
- The company provided financial incentives to customers facing difficulties during the year.
- The company enhanced its social efforts during COVID to provide relief to construction workers, Customers, associates and the society at large.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- The Company gives preference in selection of vendors for procurement of raw material, who comply with the various principles of sustainability.
- Vendors are sensitized about the Company’s Code of Conduct for every contract awarded, in order to ensure ethical practices are followed throughout the supply chain.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2021-22
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainability
- Community Investment
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Deployed sewage treatment plants at its projects and construction sites which treat and recycle wastewater for reusing in watering plants, toilets etc.
- Initiated waste management by recycling waste into compost used for agriculture.
- Disposes some of the construction waste as scrap to get it recycled and reuse the same in construction works.
Social Achievements
- Omaxe Foundation distributed tracksuits and masks at Govt Secondary School and Arya Kanya Gurukul
- Omaxe Foundation distributed masks and tracksuits to the children of construction workers
- COVID-19 relief related activities
Governance Achievements
- Implemented several best corporate governance practices.
- Constituted an Internal Complaints Committee as required under the Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH).
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Increase in raw material and labor costs resulting in erosion of profitability.
- Increase in interest rates by the Reserve Bank of India to manage runaway inflation, can subdue the demand and increase the cost of capital.
- Ripple effects of global economic slowdown affecting economic growth in India that would in turn affect real estate demand.
- Commodity inflation driving increase in raw material costs can exert a significant drag on the profitability of the sector.
Mitigation Strategies
- Strategy of cost efficiency and Tier-II and Tier-III focus.
- Efficient capital allocation and timely servicing of debt.
- Focus on Tier-II and Tier-III Cities
- Diversified Product Mix
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- The Company gives preference in selection of vendors for procurement of raw material, who comply with the various principles of sustainability.
- Vendors are sensitized about the Company’s Code of Conduct for every contract awarded, in order to ensure ethical practices are followed throughout the supply chain.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Awards & Recognition
- OMAXE CHOWK “Retail Property of the Year” “Most Popular Mall of the Year” in 2021 by Inkspell & in 2021 by the Global The Estatesmen Real Estate Congress
- WORLD STREET “Retail Property of the Year 2021” “Best Project Retail” in 2021 by the Global in 2021 by Inkspell & Real Estate Congress The Estatesmen
Reporting Period: 2023-24
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption by using star rated appliances and replacing CFL lights with LED lights
- Promoting green buildings and other energy-efficient measures for construction
Social Achievements
- Delivered 3.87 million square feet of real estate properties to customers
- Created numerous job opportunities through various projects
- Implemented comprehensive strategies focused on waste diversion, recycling, and reuse
Governance Achievements
- Complied with various Rules and Regulations prescribed by the Stock Exchanges, SEBI and other statutory authorities
- Implemented a robust risk management framework
- Established a Whistle Blower Policy
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Launch new projects in Gorakhpur, Indore, Ujjain, Amritsar
Environmental Challenges
- High cost of land
- Congested and unplanned infrastructure
- Complex rules and regulations
- Economic, regulatory, taxation, and environmental risks
- Credit risk, liquidity risk, regulatory risk, commodity inflation risk, and market risk
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented strict Code of Conduct, anti-bribery and corruption policies and procedures
- Regular audits and reviews of financial transactions
- Robust risk management policies
- Comprehensive strategies focused on waste diversion, recycling, and reuse
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Evolving environmental and social regulations
Opportunities
- Energy efficiency
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 9001:2000
Awards & Recognition
- Best Brands at ET Edge Best Brands 2023
- Most Liveable Township Award at Dainik Bhaskar Eminence Awards 2023
- Best Township of the Year from Naidunia
- Prime Commercial Project of the Year at Times Realty Infrastructure Conclave 2024
- Best Leading Brand of the Year from Media Federation of India and Public Relations Council of India
- Tri-city Most Enterprising Real Estate Developer
- Brands Asia Award
- Golden Brick Awards 2024