Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Water Conservation
• Alternative Fuels
• Community Development
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Energy Efficiency
• Circular Economy
• Biodiversity

Environmental Achievements

• 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 330 kg CO2/tonne.
• Increased proportion of alternative fuel in fuel mix to 6% (FY20) from 4% (FY19).
• Maintained 5x water-positive status; committed to 20x water-positive by 2025.
• Reduced clinker factor to 63% in FY20.
• Reduced specific power consumption to 69.4 kWh per tonne of cementitious material (FY20).

Social Achievements

• Launched employment-linked community outreach plan in Lanjiberna Mines area (Odisha).
• Implemented various initiatives to improve employee quality of life (health insurance, extended parental leave, etc.).
• Launched several programs for employee skill development and leadership training (Nalanda, Lakshya, Shikhar, DTTI, Prarambh).
• Improved employee engagement through various initiatives (town halls, virtual meets, etc.).
• Touched the lives of 9,10,000 people through CSR engagements.

Governance Achievements

• Strengthened internal control systems and risk management processes.
• Implemented Oracle HR Management system.
• First Indian cement company to obtain assurance on alignment of CSR activities with ISO 26000.
• Received FICCI CSR award for environmental sustainability and Corporate Governance Excellence Award.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global economic slowdown aggravated by COVID-19 pandemic.
• Supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19 lockdown.
• Shortage of tech-savvy employees.
• Archaic labor laws.
• Need for enhanced specialization in employees.

Mitigation Strategies

• Strong business fundamentals, technology orientation, and stakeholder network helped the company emerge stronger post-lockdown.
• Implemented work-from-home model, digital tools, and virtual learning sessions.
• Reskilling employees, attracting tech-savvy talent, and using outsourced technology partners.
• Submitted detailed plan to address archaic labor laws, partnering with the labor department.
• Creation of Dalmia Cement Sales Academy.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Timely payment to suppliers
• Continuity of orders
• Transparency and engagement with suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

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

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
• Goal 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure)
• Goal 11 (Sustainable cities and communities)
• Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
• Goal 13 (Climate action)
• Goal 3 (Good health and well-being)
• Goal 4 (Quality education)
• Goal 5 (Gender equality)
• Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
• Goal 10 (Reduced inequalities)
• Goal 6 (Clean water and sanitation)
• Goal 15 (Life on Land)

Various initiatives contributing to these goals through business operations and social interventions.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Dalmia Infragreen (environment-friendly cement)
• Dalmia Magic Premium Skim Coat

Awards & Recognition

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

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Livelihoods
• Climate Action
• Social Infrastructure

Environmental Achievements

• 351.57 lakh KL cumulative annual water harvesting capacity created
• 29,000 clean lighting solutions promoted
• 11,697 clean cooking kitchens promoted
• 71,000 tons of CO2 emissions avoided annually with cumulative initiatives

Social Achievements

• 1.5 lakh people helped with better livelihood
• 13 DIKSHa centers and 4 ITIs providing skill training programs
• 1,226 SHGs and 6 FPOs supported
• 290 general and multi-specialty health camps reaching out to people in more than 400 villages
• 211 Individual Sanitary Latrines (ISLs) constructed in Chirawa and Meghalaya

Governance Achievements

• Established robust governance framework, systems, and processes reflecting mission, vision, and values
• Active and experienced Board with various committees, each having a clear mandate

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Water scarcity
• Rural energy access
• Unemployment
• Lack of skill development
• Inadequate social infrastructure (health, sanitation, education)

Mitigation Strategies

• Water harvesting and conservation initiatives
• Promoting clean and renewable energy solutions
• Skill training programs (DIKSHa, ITIs)
• Health camps, sanitation projects, educational support
• Partnerships with government and development organizations

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: IIRC & framework, UN SDGs

Awards & Recognition

• 8th Greentech CSR Award (2020 and 2014)
• Best TDF Project Award (NABARD Regional Office Assam)
• Leader of Sustainable Change (The Economic Times)
• IICA-NGOBOX Good Practice Recognition 2015 Awards
• CII-ITC Sustainability Awards (2019, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013)
• Greentech Award (2020 and 2014)
• ET NOW CSR Leadership Awards (2018 and 2016)
• FICCI-CSR Awards (2020)
• ICC Social Impact Awards (2019)
• CSR Community Initiatives Award (Odisha CSR Forum, 2018)
• NGO Box CSR Foundation of the Year (2016)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Circular economy
• GHG and climate change
• Business ethics, compliance and integrity
• Customer privacy and data protection
• Economic performance
• Sustainable supply chain
• Biodiversity conservation
• Energy management
• Waste management
• Water stewardship
• Labour/management relations
• Human rights
• Occupational health and safety
• Talent management (attraction/ development/ retention)
• Customer satisfaction

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 16% from FY19 baseline (SBTi approved target)
• Reduced net carbon footprint to 459 kg CO2/tonne of cementitious material
• Increased energy productivity to 2.45 million H/TJ from FY11 baseline (57% increase)
• Increased renewable energy capacity to 185 MW
• Achieved 87% blended cement share
• Used 11.5 MT of alternative raw materials
• Water positive 12.6 times on total water withdrawal
• Water positive 25 times with specific reference to water consumption in cement plants

Social Achievements

• Launched new brand campaign 'RCF Strong. Toh Ghar Strong.'
• Benefitted 2.5 lakh individuals through CSR programmes
• Launched 7 new DIKSHa centres
• Spent ₹22 crore on CSR initiatives
• Employee engagement score of 89%
• Employee retention rate of 85%
• Average training hours per employee/year of 13.12

Governance Achievements

• 50% Independent Directors on the Board, including one woman Director
• Implemented Legatrix - an IT-enabled legal support system
• Implemented Unnati - an ESG platform for streamlined reporting
• Implemented a full-scale OT cyber security programme

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Input cost risk (fluctuations in coal, pet coke, power, and fuel prices)
• Compliance risk (evolving regulatory framework)
• Climate change risk (transitional and physical risks)
• Financial risk (interest rates, foreign exchange rates, commodity price fluctuations)
• Information technology risk (IT systems, data integrity, physical assets)
• Logistics risk (infrastructure, costs, regulations, rail freight, heavy vehicle restrictions)
• Sales and marketing risks (fragmented markets, competition, distribution, changing preferences)
• Human resource risk (talent retention, right people in right roles)
• Extreme weather events

Mitigation Strategies

• Well-designed plans to address input cost risks
• Committees to create employee awareness and mitigate compliance risks
• Below 2D scenario (long-term) roadmap (SBTi approved) to mitigate transitional risks
• Appropriate financial risk management policy
• Backup procedures, data storage, regular system updates to prevent IT risks
• Rate contracts with transporters, supply chain optimizers, alternative fuels for logistics
• Benchmarking analysis, market positioning, innovative products for sales and marketing
• Specialized training courses, talent pipeline for HR
• Exploring local sourcing for critical raw materials
• Shifting to 100% green fuel
• Establishing long-term supply agreements
• Considering regional impact and implementing action plan based on climate risk assessment
• Identifying high-risk regions and activities and developing an internal action plan for business sustainability

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Long-term contracts with raw material suppliers
• SAP Ariba for procurement management
• ESG criteria integrated into supplier evaluation

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Acute floods, storms, cyclones, and extreme weather events
• Chronic variation in temperature, precipitation and water stress

Transition Risks

• Introduction of carbon tax or Emission Trading Scheme (ETS)
• Early retirement of assets
• Changing customer behaviour
• Increased cost of raw materials

Opportunities

• Water conservation and replenishment
• Use of Alternative Fuel and Raw materials (AFR)
• Increased use of waste heat recovery

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: BRSR, GRI Standard 2021, Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) Sustainability Charter, United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) Principles, Integrated Reporting Framework

Third-party Assurance: TUV India Pvt. Ltd. (Non-financial information); Walker Chandiok & Co LLP (Financial information)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Portland Slag Cement (PSC)
• Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC)
• Portland Composite Cement (PCC)
• Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC)
• LC3 cement (trials)

Awards & Recognition

• BT Best CEO Award (Puneet Yadu Dalmia)
• Top 3 Most Sustainable Companies in Infrastructure and Engineering Sector (Sustainable World Conclave 2023)
• 23rd rank among Top 50 Most Sustainable Companies (Sustainable World Conclave 2023)
• Excellent Energy Leadership Award (Kadapa unit)
• CII ITC Sustainability Awards 2022
• India's Best Circular Economy Champion of the Year (Businessworld)
• CII Performance Excellence Awards 2023 (Kapilas unit)
• 23rd Annual Greentech Environment Award 2023 (Bokaro unit)
• Noteworthy Water Efficient Unit (Belgaum unit)
• Climate Action Programme CAP 2.0 Awards (DCBL)
• Enterprise Digital Transformation in Logistics award (ISCM)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Energy & Carbon Management
• Water Management
• Air Emissions Management
• Waste Management and Disposal
• Responsible resource consumption
• Green Procurement
• Biodiversity protection
• Governance
• Social

Environmental Achievements

• Maintains zero-water discharge status in cement plants
• Implementing efficient waste management systems to minimize environmental impact and bring circularity to business activities
• Commitment to minimizing biodiversity loss and creating positive impacts through Biodiversity Management Plans

Social Achievements

• Implementation of Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy
• Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Policy
• Implementation of Human Rights Policy
• Implementation of Gender Diversity & Equity Policy
• Implementation of Stakeholder Engagement Policy

Governance Achievements

• Board of Directors approved Code of Conduct for Directors & Senior Management, Risk Management Policy, Policy on Related Party Transaction, Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy, and Whistle-Blower Mechanism

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Risks arising from climate change
• Water scarcity in certain areas

Mitigation Strategies

• Appropriate measures to address climate change risks
• Periodic due diligence to identify, assess, and manage potential water scarcity risks
• Water conservation through reuse, recycling, and efficient systems
• Rainwater harvesting and other conservation initiatives

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Procuring materials and services from responsible suppliers; screening suppliers based on sustainability criteria; encouraging suppliers to adopt sustainable practices; procuring from local suppliers wherever possible.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Sustainable building products and solutions such as blended cement

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Complied with all air and water pollution control measures as per the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986.
• Maintained zero liquid discharge.
• Implemented rainwater harvesting.
• Developed green belt covering 33% of plant area.

Social Achievements

• Provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to all employees and contract workers.
• Implemented emergency preparedness plan.
• Conducted periodic medical health checkups for workers.
• Undertook various Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in surrounding villages (drinking water facilities, dental camps, school support, etc.).

Governance Achievements

• Established an Environmental Management Cell at the plant and corporate headquarters.
• Developed and implemented a Corporate Environment Policy approved by the Board of Directors.
• Conducted self-environmental audits annually and third-party audits every three years.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Fugitive dust emissions
• GHG emissions from fuel and electricity consumption

Mitigation Strategies

• Regular road sweeping and floor cleaning, use of covered conveyors and trucks for material transport, wind shelter fences, chemical spraying on raw material stockpiles.
• Process optimization, improving energy efficiency of plant equipment, increasing renewable energy share, using clean fuels, implementing ISO 50001:2018, tree plantation.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities