Climate Change Data

Arvind SmartSpaces Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022-23)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Governance
  • Social

Social Achievements

  • Impactful CSR initiatives

Governance Achievements

  • Robust governance framework
  • Statutory audit by SRBC & Co. (EY), Internal audit by KPMG and outsourced business process audit
  • Legal Compliance tool from EY

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Continued focus on residential segment
  • Medium term focus on land oriented horizontal development with low working capital
  • Limited geographical expansion -focus on deeper penetration in existing markets

Environmental Challenges

  • Challenges in bank funding for land
  • Informal markets
  • Covid Uncertainty
Mitigation Strategies
  • Created Joint Development models
  • Efficient And Competitive Land Sourcing
  • Judicious mix of long term value creation – through creation of destination in larger land parcels
  • Use available headroom to significantly grow Project Pipeline
  • Leverage HDFC partnership
  • Expansion through expansion & extension of existing projects as well as greenfield acquisitions

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

  • 35 Awards & Accolades 2021

Reporting Period: 2022-23

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:184 MT CO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:826 MT CO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:350 metric tons/year (FY22-23)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Sustainability
  • Design
  • Environmental Friendliness
  • Community Engagement
  • Human Rights

Environmental Achievements

  • Designed properties with minimal biodiversity disturbance
  • Extensive use of eco-friendly products (AAC Blocks, RCC Pavers, fly ash, fiber reinforce plastic, organic waste convertor, renewable energy, water harvesting and sewage treatment plant)
  • Reduced carbon footprint through sustainable design and eco-friendly materials

Social Achievements

  • Launched loyalty program Arvind Prive
  • Strengthened customer engagement team
  • Conducted annual Net Promotion Score survey
  • Conducted Customer Satisfaction Survey
  • Organized several customer engagement activities

Governance Achievements

  • Strong promoter support
  • Strong governance structures
  • Improved credit rating (IND A with a positive outlook)
  • Transparent disclosures
  • Ethical engagement with stakeholders

Climate Goals & Targets

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

Environmental Challenges

  • Economic risk (unstable cash flows due to high economic cyclicality)
  • Operational risks (longer gestation period for land procurement, approvals, delays in project completion)
  • Project risk (cost overruns, subdued sales)
  • Interest rate risk
  • Liquidity risk
  • Concentration risk
  • Raw material risk
  • Regulatory and political risk
Mitigation Strategies
  • Diversified business operations across Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Pune, and exploring Mumbai
  • Effective cost management, adequate liquidity
  • Well-structured framework for controls and risk monitoring
  • Cautious price increases to protect margins
  • Investment in ERP and SAP for project monitoring
  • Minimized project completion risk through committed receivables exceeding construction costs
  • Maintaining cash reserves, diversifying funding sources, monitoring cash flow and liquidity
  • Low borrowing cost (10.4% as of March 31, 2023)
  • De-risked product presence through horizontal and vertical offerings
  • Established supply chain with standard pricing for raw materials
  • Measured price increases
  • Strong relationship with government officials, staying updated on regulatory changes, crisis management plan

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Eco-friendly materials and designs

Awards & Recognition

  • Fastest Growing Realty Brand of the Year
  • Themed Project Of The Year (Oasis)
  • Digital Innovation Of The Year (Arvind Belair)