Manappuram Finance Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-24)
Reporting Period: 2023-24
Environmental Metrics
Scope 1 Emissions:138.88 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:12924.84 tCO2e
Waste Generated:1.462 metric tonnes (head office only)
Carbon Intensity:2.24 tCO2e/Crore (FY24)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 11.51% Reduction in Energy intensity per rupee of turnover
- 11.33% Reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions per rupee of turnover
- Implementation of wastewater treatment and rainwater harvesting systems
- Shift from diesel vehicles to electric vehicles
Social Achievements
- Launched several schools and institutions
- Financial Assistance to SN Trust, Mumbai
- Financial support for Residential Tribal Schools
- Inauguration of Wonder World for Differently Abled Children
- Donation of Food Kits to Elderly People
- ‘Together For Thrissur’ program
- Organized Mega Quiz Event
- Strengthened skill development programs
- Community development efforts
- Quality education initiatives
- Healthcare services through MAcare, ambulance services, and financial support to healthcare institutions
Governance Achievements
- 25% of our Board consists of female members
- 83.33% of the Board members are independent directors
- Implemented an ESG policy
- Robust and effective corporate governance practices
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- High operating expenses
- Inability to secure public deposits
- Increasing competition in the core business of gold loans
- Customer and employee attrition
- Operational risks from robbery and theft
- Macroeconomic developments
- Climate change
Mitigation Strategies
- Portfolio diversification
- Strong capitalization
- Stable asset liability profile
- Digital initiatives
- Stringent security measures
- Extensive audits and proactive strategies
- Continuous portfolio analysis
- Customized loan products
- Scenario analysis
- Adjusted credit and collection practices
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Stringent vendor onboarding process
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Changes in government policies, technological developments and change in consumer preferences
Opportunities
- Solar electrification
- Electric Vehicle Fleet
Awards & Recognition
- Unique Times - Excellence Award for Excellence in Financial Management
- DNA Award -Banking Frontiers DNA Award, for the best CSR activities
- Mint BFSI Summit and Awards - Best mid-size NBFC Award
- Women Executive Director at the 3rd Women Director’s Conclave 2023 at BSE - Jury Special Award for Dr Sumitha Nandan Executive Director of Manappuram Finance
- ET Entrepreneur Awards 2024 - Manappuram Foundation bagged the ‘Best Social Impact Campaign (CSR)’ award
- Elets BFSI CXO Award - To V.P. Nandakumar who was adjudged ‘Financial Success Champion’
- Quantic India’s 4th BFSI Excellence Award - Best Skill Development Initiative of the Year