Rossell India Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-2023, 2023-2024)
Reporting Period: 2022-2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:14613 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:10238 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:4375 tCO2e
Total Energy Consumption:170393 GJ
Water Consumption:46430 KL
Waste Generated:76.80 tons
Carbon Intensity:40.87 MT CO2e / Crores of Turnover (FY2022-2023)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Employees
- Community
Environmental Achievements
- Installation of a 302.4 KWp Solar plant at Kharikatia TE
- Replacement of conventional pipe Gas burners at Dikom TE
- Reduction in chemical usage by adopting early detection/search and kill
Social Achievements
- Several trainings to employees for induction and upskill
- 100% of employees and workers covered by health insurance and accident insurance (Tea Estates)
- 100% return to work and retention rates of permanent employees and workers that took parental leave
Governance Achievements
- Code of Conduct for Directors and Senior Management Staff
- Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy
- Rossell Techsys Division is ISO 37001:2016 – Anti Bribery Management System certified
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Climate Change: Tea cultivation is dependent on the vagaries of nature. Excess of rains or excessive heat waves both affect the production
Mitigation Strategies
- Proper drainage system to avoid water logging, timely irrigation, water bodies created, planting of new saplings of Shade & Fuel
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Environmental parameters are considered while making procurement decisions
- All required materials are procured with standard specifications from regular reputed business associates
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Excess of rains or excessive heat waves
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC)
Certifications: Rainforest Alliance, Trustea, FSSC 22000, FSSAI, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 37001:2016, AS 9100:2016, ISO 27001
Reporting Period: 2023-2024
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:11800 Metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent
Scope 1 Emissions:8317 Metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent
Scope 2 Emissions:3482 Metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent
Total Energy Consumption:144695 GJ
Water Consumption:15997 kilolitres
Waste Generated:11.45 metric tonnes
Carbon Intensity:31.70 MT CO2e/Crores of Turnover (FY23-24), 40.87 MT CO2e/Crores of Turnover (FY22-23)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Employees
- Community
Environmental Achievements
- Installation of a 240 KWp Solar plant at Kharikatia
- Replacement of conventional pipe Gas burners at Dikom with fuel-efficient ones
- Reduction in chemical usage by adopting early detection/search & kill methods
- Reduction in N (Urea) & K (MOP), introduction of Nano Urea
Social Achievements
- Several trainings organized for employee induction and upskilling
- Various measures for employee well-being (health insurance, accident insurance, maternity benefits etc.)
- Accessibility of workplaces for differently abled employees and workers
Governance Achievements
- Code of Conduct for Directors and Senior Management Staff
- Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy
- Anti-corruption or anti-bribery policy (Rossell Techsys is ISO 37001 certified)
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change affecting tea cultivation (excess rain or heat waves)
Mitigation Strategies
- Proper drainage systems, pesticides, timely irrigation, creation of water bodies, planting of shade & fuel saplings
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Environmental parameters considered while making procurement decisions; Rossell Techsys ensures no conflict minerals are used and monitors lead and chemical content
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Excess rains or excessive heat waves affecting tea production