Climate Change Data

Jain Irrigation Systems Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-22)

Reporting Period: 2021-22

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:92,760 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:5,084.35 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:83,826.00 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:96,420 MWh/year
Water Consumption:196,829 kiloliters/year
Waste Generated:1310 metric tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Water Conservation
  • Renewable Energy
  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Employee Well-being
  • Community Development

Environmental Achievements

  • Progressive investment in renewable energy (1.6 MW biogas and 8.5 MW solar power plants), resulting in captive green energy sources for manufacturing operations.
  • ISO 50001 certification in Energy Management Systems and ISO 14064 in greenhouse gas management across Jalgaon facilities.
  • Registered CDM projects with UNFCCC and solar and biogas power projects under the Renewable Energy Certificate Mechanism.
  • Watershed project contributing to enhanced biodiversity.

Social Achievements

  • Transformed the lives of millions of farmers with water-saving irrigation systems, increasing produce twofold or threefold.
  • Societal development projects through Bhavarlal Kantabai Jain Multipurpose Foundation (BKJMF) and Gandhi Research Foundation (GRF).
  • CSR expenditure remained unaffected despite reduced net profit.

Governance Achievements

  • High governance standard in line with SEBI’s Code of Conduct and internal code of ethics.
  • Periodical reviews measuring the efficacy of laws across operating countries.
  • Sustainability committee meets every six months to review BR performance.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Pandemic Risk due to Covid-19 and government guidelines impacting business continuity, selling, and distribution.
  • Potential risks to associates’ health due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Resilience plans and guidelines to prevent infection spread, remote working, and strict implementation of COVID-19 guidelines.
  • Adoption of virtual communication platforms.
  • Vaccination of all staff members, employees, and workers.
  • SOPs to address challenges arising during the second wave and implementing safety protocols.
  • Communication of safety measures, emphasis on personal hygiene, social distancing, and mask usage.
  • Provision of hand wash, sanitizers, regular temperature checks, and use of Arogya Setu App.
  • Creation of work-from-home opportunities, minimization of public transport use, and regular vehicle sanitization.
  • Provision of oxygen concentrators and collaboration with hospitals to facilitate emergency admissions.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Promoting sourcing from local suppliers and contract farming.
  • JAINGAP & Sustainable Agricultural Codes Project UNNATI

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and renewable energy sources.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Universal Standards, National Guidelines for Responsible Business Conduct, 2018 (NGRBC), IFC Performance Standards

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 50001:2018, ISO 14064:2018, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018

Third-party Assurance: TUV India Private Limited

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Micro-irrigation systems, solar pumping systems, solar power plants, biogas plants.

Awards & Recognition

  • 13 export awards from PLEXCONCIL (2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21)
  • Global Excellence Award 2021 in Water Sector