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)