Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Stewardship
• Social Welfare
• Ethical Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Planted 10,000 saplings
• Manufactured sand replacing natural sand, saving ₹841.6 million
• Reusing milled material (40% recovery)
• Generated 1,581,273 units of solar power
• 25% fuel savings through GPS adoption
• Purchased 125,220 m2 of geo green to control soil erosion

Social Achievements

• Launched 'Hum Saath Hai' initiative for paralysis awareness
• Conducted blood donation drives and health camps
• Provided free sports training to rural children

Governance Achievements

• Emphasis on ethical governance and transparent communication
• Board oversight of ESG risks

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Competition risks
• Timely project completion challenges (land acquisition, clearances, cash flow)
• Capital-intensive nature of the business
• Input cost risks
• Labor risks
• Debt financing risks

Mitigation Strategies

• Adapting policies and processes to competitive landscape
• Prioritizing land acquisition and clearances, optimizing cash flow
• Optimizing working capital, securing loans at competitive rates, reducing debt-equity ratio
• Backward integration, direct procurement from market leaders, cost escalation provisions in contracts
• Motivated workforce, industry-standard incentives, training, employee welfare schemes
• Adequate cash flow planning

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable sourcing (40% of inputs)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate change
• Environmental stewardship
• Social equity
• Inclusive development
• Ethical governance
• Stakeholder engagement
• Health and safety

Environmental Achievements

• Planted 10,000 saplings on World Environment Day
• Completely replaced natural sand with manufactured sand, saving up to 1.68 mn metric tons
• Achieved 3% to 4% savings in fuel consumption through GPS adoption
• Installed rooftop solar systems generating 2.15 mn units of solar power, saving `6.09 mn in energy costs
• Implemented Geo Green initiative planting approximately 424,183 plants to combat soil erosion

Social Achievements

• Conducted road traffic safety awareness programs
• Launched ‘Lakwa Punarvas Mitra’ ambulance service for paralytic survivors
• Conducted blood donation initiatives and health camps
• Offered free sports training to children in remote villages

Governance Achievements

• Reduced standalone debt by `8,611 mn
• Established various committees including Audit Committee, Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Corporate Social Responsibility Committee, Group Governance Committee, Risk Management Committee, Enquiry Committee for Leak of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information, Borrowing Committee, Business Development and Administration Committee, Lending and Investment Committee, Business Responsibility Committee, Sexual Harassment Committee, and IT Committee

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Slow order inflow due to elections
• Competition risks
• Timely project completion challenges
• Capital and debt risks
• Input cost risks
• Labor risks
• Climate change risks

Mitigation Strategies

• Reduced net debt and improved working capital days
• Diversification of business and geographical footprint
• Proactive land acquisition and clearance assistance
• Backward integration and technological upgradation
• Optimized working capital cycle and robust relationships with lenders
• Industry-leading HR practices and continuous upskilling
• Risk assessments and mitigation strategies

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Periodic assessments are conducted, but the frequency and percentage coverage are not specified.

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable sourcing practices
• Procurement from MSMEs/small producers (40.95% in FY24)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Climate change impacts, particularly in coastal regions

Transition Risks

• Regulatory shifts, evolving customer preferences

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC)

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015, LEED Certification (Corporate Office)

Third-party Assurance: Not applicable

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Manufactured sand
• High-quality road furniture

Awards & Recognition

• Infrastructure Person of the Year (Construction Week)
• Fastest Growing Construction Company (Construction World)
• Company of the Year (CNBC Awaaz)
• National Highway Excellence Award
• Dun & Bradstreet Construction-Infrastructure Development Awards