Climate Change Data

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