Minda Corporation Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-04 to 2021-03, 2022-23, 2023-24)
Reporting Period: 2020-04 to 2021-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Energy Consumption:133,139.46 GJ
Water Consumption:331,323.58 m3
ESG Focus Areas
- Ethical Business
- Sustainable Operations
- Responsible Value Chain
- Care for People
- Inclusive Growth
Environmental Achievements
- 34% Energy conserved
- 10,467 GJ Water recycled
- 10,458 GJ Renewable energy generated
- Reduced packaging material consumption through various initiatives (e.g., usage of bins instead of packing boxes, JIT supply)
Social Achievements
- Zero Fatalities
- 4421 Lives impacted through CSR
- ACMA HSE Excellence Bronze Award received
- National CSR Award for Saksham – Empowering Persons with Disabilities CSR Project
- Awarded ‘20 Best Companies to work for in 2020’ by CEO Insights
Governance Achievements
- Established a dedicated ESG governance system
- No fines on environmental and social compliance levied
- No significant fines or non-compliance with regulations concerning health and safety, product marketing, and product information disclosure
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic posed several bottlenecks to business
Mitigation Strategies
- Stayed resilient, maintained stability, adapted to the crisis
- Established a ‘Group Response Team’ to tackle the pandemic
- Conducted vaccination drive for the workforce
- Doubled customer interactions through digital platforms
- Provided medical teleconsultation services
- Defined standard organizational procedures and safety guidelines
- Introduced improvement projects to reinforce a culture of Learning and Development
- Provided support to workforce and communities during the pandemic (e.g., supplying raw materials, arranging food, distributing medical accessories)
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Policies and procedures for managing suppliers
- Clauses in supplier agreements on environmental compliance, wages, hours, and conditions of employment
- Focus on local sourcing
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (Core option)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Low cost highly reliable SPMs
- Products meeting BS VI emission regulations
- DC-DC converters for electric vehicles
- Intelligent Rider Assistance System (iRAS)
Awards & Recognition
- Ford Q1 Quality Circle Award
- ASSOCHAM’s Diversity and Inclusion Awards 2021 (1st Runner Up)
- Gold Award in Quality Circle Forum of India QC virtual Competition
- 3rd Position in energy conservation category by ACMA
- National CSR Award
Reporting Period: 2022-23
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:2078.70 + 40562.3 = 42641 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:2078.70 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:40562.3 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Does not record. Will do so in future
Renewable Energy Share:7.37% (based on total energy consumption)
Total Energy Consumption:227291 GJ/year
Water Consumption:4,63,862 m3/year
Waste Generated:13,272.94 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:1.24*10-6 Metric Tonne of CO2 equivalent per rupee of turnover
ESG Focus Areas
- Energy Management
- Materials Efficiency
- Waste Management
- Product Quality & Safety
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Business Ethics
- Supply Chain Management
- Human Rights
- Social Inclusion
Environmental Achievements
- Invested in renewable energy (solar power)
- Implemented Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) and Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs)
Social Achievements
- Created a robust OHS system, resulting in high employee retention rates
- Established a Grievance Redressal Policy and committee
- Conducted training programs for skill upgradation
Governance Achievements
- Established a CSR & Sustainability Committee at the Board level
- Implemented a comprehensive anti-bribery and anti-corruption policy
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Energy Management (reducing energy intensity and fossil fuel dependency)
- Materials Efficiency (reducing material usage)
- Waste Management (reducing waste to landfill and incineration)
- Supply Chain Management (disruptions due to global events)
- Business Ethics (upholding transparency and good governance)
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in renewable energy and efficient energy use
- Leveraging opportunities for materials reuse and circularity
- Investing in efficient technologies to reduce waste and hazardous materials
- Creating agile and resilient supply chain management systems
- Implementing robust internal governance mechanisms and policies
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100% of major suppliers assessed for health and safety practices and working conditions
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Supplier assessments
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: NGRBC
Certifications: OHSAS 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015, IATF 16949:2016
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2023-24
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:45674 Metric Tonne of CO2 equivalent
Scope 1 Emissions:8,731 Metric Tonne of CO2 equivalent
Scope 2 Emissions:36,948 Metric Tonne of CO2 equivalent
Total Energy Consumption:397,348.77 GJ
Water Consumption:2,10,867.001 kiloliters
Waste Generated:1,553.19 metric tons
Carbon Intensity:1.19*10-6 Metric Tonne of CO2 equivalent
ESG Focus Areas
- Energy Management
- Materials Efficiency
- Waste Management
- Product Quality & Safety
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Business Ethics
- Supply Chain Management
Environmental Achievements
- Substantial investments in renewable energy (solar power)
- Implementation of energy efficient management strategies and reducing the use of fossil fuel based energy
- Exploring circularity strategies to recycle and repurpose waste
- Investing in advanced technologies, decreasing hazardous waste usage, and minimizing material wastage
Social Achievements
- Strong occupational health and safety system ensuring a secure working environment
- Remarkable employee retention rates across all plants
- Implementation of a strong business ethics environment across all facilities
- Robust and comprehensive internal governance structure including Whistleblower Policy, Prevention of Insider Trading, Related Party Transactions, and Grievance Redressal for all stakeholders
Governance Achievements
- Establishment of Sustainability & CSR Committee at the Board level which oversees and guides the Sustainability initiatives of the organization
- Implementation of initiatives such as the Whistleblower Policy, Prevention of Insider Trading, Related Party Transactions, and Grievance Redressal for all stakeholders
- MCL Code of Conduct for employees and board members upholds transparency and ethical standards in all business dealings
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Greenhouse Gas reduction targets in line with the Science Based Targets Initiatives (SBTi)
- Water stewardship initiatives and targets to ensure sustainable water practices across major plants
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change and the need for decarbonization initiatives
- Poor waste management practices leading to environmental pollution
- Supply chain disruptions due to various factors (pandemic, geopolitical conflicts, regulatory changes)
- Risks associated with inadequate supply chain management
Mitigation Strategies
- Investments in renewable energy and exploration of avenues to decrease reliance on fossil fuels
- Outsourcing waste management to an approved vendor and exploring circularity strategies
- Enhancing agile and robust supply chain management systems
- Conducting vulnerability assessments to ensure supply chain resilience
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC)
Certifications: OHSAS 45001:2018, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, ISO 50001:2011
Third-party Assurance: Not applicable