HeidelbergCement India Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-04 to 2021-09, 2022-04 to 2023-03)
Reporting Period: 2021-04 to 2021-09
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Social
- Community Development
- Health
- Education
Social Achievements
- Livestock Development Centre Project: 100 calves born, 410 families registered, 2402 deworming tablets provided, 1103 cattle health checkups, 2573 cattle vaccinated, 42 infertility cases attended, 700 cattle received mineral mixture, 192 families received fodder grass demonstrations, 7 vermi-compost beds developed.
- Construction of 3 classrooms in Government High School, Narsingarh.
- Provision of 50 oxygen cylinders to Damoh District Hospital.
- Provision of 100 beds to develop a COVID center in Damoh District Hospital.
- Development of a COVID ward for children in Damoh.
- Inauguration of rural health centers in Narsingarh and Damoh.
- Skill development training for 120 participants in beauty parlor, electrical & home appliance repair, and motor winding.
- Multi-specialty rural health checkup camp in Madora, Jhansi benefiting 320 villagers.
- Installation of a PSA Oxygen Generation Plant (500 LPM capacity) at Garautha Tehsil, Jhansi Community Health Centre.
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Awards & Recognition
- Appreciation certificate from Damoh District Administration for health development work and model Anganwadi project.
Reporting Period: 2022-04 to 2023-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:23,71,156.42 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:22,01,410.58 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1,70,745.84 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:1,03,18,336.41 GJ/year
Water Consumption:15,08,184 kl/year
Waste Generated:8,581.94 tons/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 1.8°C reduction in ambient temperature (target 2°C)
- Reduced CO2 emissions per tonne of cement produced
- Increased renewable energy footprint by incorporating solar energy and biomass-based fuels
- Commissioned a 5.5 MW Solar Power Plant
Social Achievements
- Implemented measures for employee well-being (health insurance, accident insurance, maternity benefits)
- Implemented occupational health and safety management system (ISO 45001:2018 certified)
- Provided training on health & safety/skill upgradation to employees and workers
Governance Achievements
- Adopted Heidelberg Materials Group's Anti-Corruption Guidelines
- Implemented a Code of Conduct
- Established a robust Grievance Redressal Policy and Vigil Mechanism
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Emissions management (potential impacts on regulatory compliance, reputation, and financial performance)
- Occupational health & safety (non-compliance with regulations, workplace incidents)
- Community development (need for investment in community programs)
Mitigation Strategies
- Transitioning to renewable energy sources, increasing power generation from waste heat recovery, alternative fuels handling & storage
- Implementing a "Zero Harm" approach, stringent safety measures, regular maintenance, and monitoring
- Investing in community development programs
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable sourcing of materials and their transportation
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Reduction in carbon footprint and operational costs
- Compliance with Renewable Power Purchase Obligation (RPPO)
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, UNGC Guidelines
Certifications: ISO 9000, ISO 14000, OHSAS 18000, ISO 45000, ISO 50000, SA 26000