Climate Change Data

Dwarikesh Sugar Industries Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-04 to 2023-03, 2023-04 to 2024-03)

Reporting Period: 2022-04 to 2023-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:107.27 tCO2eq/MWh (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:11.07 tCO2eq/MWh
Scope 2 Emissions:96.20 tCO2eq/MWh
Renewable Energy Share:99.87%
Total Energy Consumption:301867 MWh/year (green power)
Water Consumption:12,43,064 kl/year
Waste Generated:864.5 metric tons/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Cogeneration power plant generated more than 301867 MW of green power.
  • 99.87% of total electricity consumption from renewable sources (bagasse and slop).
  • Captured 10578 MT CO2 through CO2 Scrubber and sold to a third party.
  • Recycling of plastic waste through EPR.
  • Installation of Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems and Condensation Polishing Unit (CPU).

Social Achievements

  • Provided education support and livelihood for orphan children.
  • Contributed to healthcare facilities.
  • Supported community initiatives (blood donation camps, farmer programs, women empowerment training, medical checkups).
  • Low employee turnover rate of 9.78%.

Governance Achievements

  • Comprehensive code of conduct.
  • Established various committees to oversee governance matters.
  • Diverse and independent board of directors.
  • Regular stakeholder engagement.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Farmer engagement (supply chain disruptions due to farmer-related issues).
  • Raw material sourcing (perishable crop, climatic conditions).
  • Water management (water scarcity and quality issues).
  • Climate risk (impact on sugarcane availability and quality, natural disasters).
  • Labour practices (employee mistreatment, low wages, unsafe working conditions).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Sustainable sugarcane farming initiative (technical guidance, water management, organic fertilizers, grievance redressal).
  • Strategic location of sugar mills to reduce sourcing risks.
  • Water conservation measures (improved equipment efficiency, closed-loop system, rainwater harvesting, water stewardship initiatives).
  • No specific mitigation measures for climate change mentioned, but focus on timely procurement and production.
  • Safe and healthy work environment, training and development programs, adherence to labour laws, zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable sugarcane sourcing from local farmers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Changes in temperature, rainfall patterns, extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • Changes in regulatory and market conditions
Opportunities
  • Renewable energy

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: BRSR

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7

Increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.

Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03

Environmental Metrics

Renewable Energy Share:100%
Total Energy Consumption:91,46,321 GJ
Water Consumption:10,28,769 kiloliters
Waste Generated:703.80 MT

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • 100% renewable energy sourced for plant operations.
  • Achieved Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) by 100% treatment and reuse of wastewater in distillery plant and ETP.
  • Recycling and reuse of waste inline with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules and guidelines.

Social Achievements

  • Created positive impact & improved the quality of life of local communities by promoting social and economic development.
  • Ensured a safe workplace for employees and workers (Zero LTIFR, Zero Fatalities, Zero High consequence work related injuries).
  • Conducted training and development programs for skill development and professional growth of employees and workers.
  • Assisted and supported sugarcane farmers for getting higher yield and productivity of sugarcane crops.

Governance Achievements

  • Ensured 9 principles of NGRBCs are covered by the relevant policies across business operations of the company.
  • Implemented a robust corporate governance and risk management framework ensuring transparency, integrity and accountability.

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • 100% renewable energy consumption.
  • Achieve Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) by 100% treatment and reuse of wastewater in distillery plant and ETP.
  • Mitigate the short term and long term water related risks through implementation of water conservation.
  • Ensure recycling and reuse of waste inline with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules and guidelines.

Environmental Challenges

  • Water scarcity and quality issues.
  • Improper handling of waste.
  • Non-adherence to local laws and guidelines.
  • Land degradation and deforestation.
  • Supply chain disruptions.
  • Cyber-attacks and data breaches.
  • Negative customer feedback.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented water conservation measures & optimized water consumption.
  • Practiced reuse of treated wastewater and rainwater harvesting.
  • Implemented 3R (Reduce, Reuse & Recycle) waste management hierarchy.
  • Regularly monitored regulatory requirements and ensured fulfilment of all compliance conditions.
  • Improved soil health by use of organic fertilizers.
  • Implemented IT management system with multiple controls.
  • Deployed adequate systems and practices for customer feedback.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable Sourcing Policy and Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Reduce operational costs, improve environmental impact, benefit from incentives and carbon credits.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: BRSR

Third-party Assurance: Not Applicable

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)

Use of bagasse for power generation.