Climate Change Data

Uno Minda Limited (formerly known as 'Minda Industries Limited')

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2015-16, 2017-18, 2020-04 to 2021-03, 2021-04 to 2022-03, 2021-22, 2023-04 to 2024-03)

Reporting Period: 2015-16

Environmental Metrics

Total Energy Consumption:7,53,14,620 KWH (2015-16)
Waste Generated:1089.06 kg of waste paper (2015-16)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Social Sustainability
  • Economic Performance
  • People Empowerment
  • Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced toxic discharges and emissions through investment in waste and effluent treatment plants.
  • Implemented a 'zero paper wastage' initiative, recycling 1089.06 kg of waste paper.
  • Established a zero water discharge system for water treatment, reusing recycled water.

Social Achievements

  • Trained 662 individuals in vocational courses through Samarth-Jyoti.
  • Provided primary education to 142 students.
  • Offered remedial classes to 164 students.
  • Opened vocational training centers at different locations.

Governance Achievements

  • Adopted sound corporate governance practices to gain and retain investor trust.
  • Implemented a comprehensive Code of Conduct applicable to all employees, directors, and senior management.
  • Established board-level committees (Audit, Nomination & Remuneration, Stakeholder Relationship, and CSR).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Paper wastage leading to resource depletion and pollution.
  • Water usage in paint shop operations resulting in waste sludge.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented paper recycling program and training on paper usage.
  • Established STP and eTP plants for zero water discharge and reuse.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

  • Excellence in Quality Award from Yamaha Motor India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Customised Business Support and excellent Contribution by HMSI
  • Best Quality and TPM Practices by Bajaj Auto ltd.
  • ACMA Gold Award in excellence in Technology
  • FICCI Quality Systems excellence Award
  • Innovation Award from JCB UK
  • Recognition for good practices in safety
  • Special Support by Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.
  • Award for Cost Innovation through VA/Ve by Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Best Vendor Performance by PT Suzuki Indomobil Motors

Reporting Period: 2017-18

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:17,97,62,988 KWH (2017-18)
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Sustainability
  • People Development
  • Social
  • Economic Growth
  • Stakeholders’ Engagement & Development

Environmental Achievements

  • Investment in waste and effluent treatment plants to reduce toxic discharges and emissions, minimize waste and prevent pollution
  • Implementation of 3R policy (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)
  • Installation of community water treatment plant with RO system
  • Tree plantation drives (more than 500 trees annually)
  • Employee commuting programs using bus shuttles to reduce emissions

Social Achievements

  • Samarth-Jyoti initiative: provided vocational training, primary education, remedial classes, and IT literacy programs to 6,395 individuals
  • Established Minda Bal Gram providing long-term institutional care to children
  • Established Moga Devi Minda Memorial School (CBSE affiliated) providing quality education
  • S.L. Minda Memorial Hospital (100-bed multi-specialty hospital) providing affordable healthcare
  • Health check-up camps and awareness programs

Governance Achievements

  • Adoption of sound corporate governance practices
  • Implementation of a comprehensive Code of Conduct
  • Active and independent Board of Directors with various committees (Audit, Nomination & Remuneration, Stakeholders Relationship, CSR)

Climate Goals & Targets

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

Environmental Challenges

  • Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
  • Not disclosed

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: OHSAS, ISO

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 4 (Quality Education)
  • Goal 5 (Gender Equality)
  • Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
  • Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)
  • Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being)

The report details how various initiatives contribute to these SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • CSR Times Awards for best Corporate Foundation in Women Empowerment
  • National Award for Excellence in CSR and Sustainability for ‘Best Community Development’
  • Manufacturing Today Award for ‘Excellence in CSR in Large Category’
  • Rashtra Vibhushan Award for ‘Best Innovative CSR Project’
  • Social Footprint National CSR Award for Excellent Value added to Local Community

Reporting Period: 2020-04 to 2021-03

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • environmental sustainability
  • safety and security in local communities
  • skill development
  • education
  • healthcare
  • community development

Environmental Achievements

  • Planted 12000 saplings and ensured their survival rate remained high.
  • Reduced carbon emissions through employee commuting programs using bus shuttles.

Social Achievements

  • Supported migrant labor amid the pandemic.
  • Shifted physical classes to virtual classes during the pandemic.
  • Distributed PPE kits and other required gears during the pandemic.
  • Supported employees with all required support in challenging times.
  • Supported NGOs working on similar fields during the pandemic.
  • Encouraged less privileged women through self-help group initiatives.
  • Provided skill development through different vocational programs.
  • Built capacity through healthcare programs and curative need-based support.
  • Provided support for social, environmental and cultural well-being.

Governance Achievements

  • The Company’s Board consists of 8 members, out of which three are Executive; one is Non-Executive, while the remaining four are Independent Directors. The above composition comprises of two Women Director among which one is Independent Director.
  • The Company has constituted various Board Committees and Executive level Committees which take the decision and drive implementation of different Corporate policies including decision- making processes ensuring compliance of diversity, inclusiveness, transparency, equity, accountability, and social policies.

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • To establish one school (1,500 seats) for the underprivileged in geographies exceeding 3,000 employees by 2024-25.

Environmental Challenges

  • Historic difficulties posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Continued support to communities despite challenging times.
  • Connected with communities virtually.
  • Adopted new lifestyles and made behavioral changes in the way we work.
  • Introduced all possible technological platforms to connect with stakeholders to provide them with contentious support.
  • Transformed CSR programs into a virtual/digital mode to provide uninterrupted training, education, and support to the community.
  • Shared timely guidelines required for COVID-19 precautions and adequate support to employees, stakeholders, partners, and communities.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

  • Rashtra Vibhushan Award 2017
  • Manufacturing Today for “Excellence in CSR 2017”,
  • National Award for excellence in CSR & Sustainability
  • CSR Times Award 2018
  • National CSR Awards 2018
  • Indywood CSR excellence Award
  • eT Now star of the Industry Awards 2018
  • 3rd Social Imprint Award and Summit 2019
  • Mahatma Awards 2019
  • Outstanding Achievement in promotion of Education 2020 by Greentech Foundation
  • Times of India “Social Mobility Achiever Award 2020”,
  • IcSI Award

Reporting Period: 2021-04 to 2022-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:104,585 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:10%
Total Energy Consumption:24,54,095 GJ
Water Consumption:6,55,641 KL
Waste Generated:70,159 tons

ESG Focus Areas

  • Operational Impact
  • Employee and Community Well-being
  • Responsible Product Offering
  • Ethical Business Conduct

Environmental Achievements

  • Increased renewable energy share from 2% to 10%
  • Organized a green belt plantation drive across plants in India aiming to convert 40% of open landscapes into green areas

Social Achievements

  • Certified as a Great Place to Work 2022 by the Great Place to Work Institute India
  • Launched UNO Minda Energize, a wellness program covering mental, physical, social, and emotional well-being
  • Implemented a gender diversity strategy aiming to increase the share of female employees to 20% by 2025
  • Provided vocational training to women and youth in Beautician, IT literacy, and Cutting and Tailoring

Governance Achievements

  • Received Amrop ET Best Board Award for Corporate Governance and Board leadership
  • Established a robust corporate governance framework with a well-diversified board

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Increase the share of female employees to 20% by 2025
  • Establish one school (1,500 seats) for the underprivileged in geographies exceeding 3,000 employees by 2025
Short-term Goals:
  • Achieve 40% renewable energy by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic and semiconductor shortages
  • Commodity price pressures
  • Competition in the auto component industry
Mitigation Strategies
  • Strong alliances with suppliers and customers
  • Cost rationalisation measures
  • Exploring options for multiple product sourcing and localisation
  • Continuous improvement of governance framework and policies

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier code of conduct
  • Statements addressing environmental and social standards (ISO 14001, ISO 18001, ISO 16949:2016 Certification, restricted hazardous materials, ELV/ROHs/REACH requirements)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: IIRC, GRI

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP (Financial Statements)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • LED lighting projects
  • EV Chargers (smart plugs and on-board chargers)

Awards & Recognition

  • The 5th Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) CSR Excellence Awards
  • Golden Peacock Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance
  • Great Place to Work 2022
  • Amrop-Economic Times Best Board’s Award
  • Human Capital Award for Excellence in HR Digital Transformation

Reporting Period: 2021-22

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Skill Development
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Community Development
  • Sustainability
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced carbon emissions through employee bus shuttle initiative (quantification not provided)
  • Planted 15,000 saplings
  • Zero-Water Discharge Plant implemented
  • Waste management initiatives focusing on reduction and reuse

Social Achievements

  • Skill development programs impacting 2,997 beneficiaries
  • Education initiatives benefiting 3,658 beneficiaries
  • Healthcare initiatives impacting 9,759 beneficiaries, including 88,845 COVID-19 beneficiaries
  • Community development initiatives impacting 13,614 beneficiaries
  • Samarth-Jyoti vocational training centers providing courses in cutting & tailoring, beauty & culture, and computer basics
  • Establishment of The Suman Nirmal Minda School in Gujarat

Governance Achievements

  • Established various Board committees to enhance decision-making and ensure compliance
  • Developed a ‘Minda Systems Manual’ and ‘Minda Culture Manual’ for effective management

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic impact
  • Limited access to quality education among disadvantaged communities
  • Accessibility gap between basic healthcare and disadvantaged populations
Mitigation Strategies
  • Operated a Covid facility
  • Held virtual meetings and lectures
  • Undertook skill development initiatives (online and physical classes)
  • Provided infrastructure support and disaster relief
  • Implemented Samarth-Jyoti Community School Education program
  • Provided dependable medical facilities and raised public awareness of health issues

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

  • Rashtra Vibhushan Award 2017
  • Excellence in CSR 2017
  • National Award for Excellence in CSR & Sustainability
  • National CSR Award 2018
  • CSR Times Award 2018
  • ET Now Star of the Industry Awards 2018
  • Indywood CSR Excellence Award
  • Mahatma Award 2019
  • Social Imprint Award and Summit 2019
  • Mahatma Award for Life Time Achievement
  • India CSR Leadership Award 2021
  • ICSI CSR Excellence Award, 2020

Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03

Environmental Metrics

Scope 1 Emissions:27,621 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:76,176 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:24%
Waste Generated:10,348 tons/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Energy Management and Energy Transition
  • GHG Emission Management
  • Water Management
  • Waste Management
  • Product Life Cycle Assessment
  • Human Resources Management and Employee Engagement
  • Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
  • Human Rights (including Diversity, Equality, & Inclusion)
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
  • Responsible and Sustainable Supply Chain
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Economic Value Creation
  • Regulatory Compliance

Environmental Achievements

  • 25% reduction in carbon intensity since baseline year
  • Solar power installations across several facilities significantly reduced reliance on non-renewable energy sources
  • Share of renewable energy in total energy increased approximately 5% during current year as compared to FY 2022-23
  • LTIFR coming down to 0.05

Social Achievements

  • Robust occupational health and safety programs significantly contributed to a decrease in workplace accidents
  • Share of female employees in our workforce increased to 16% as on 31 March 2024

Governance Achievements

  • Strengthened corporate governance practices, fostering a culture of integrity and accountability within the Company

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2030
  • Meet 40% of global electricity needs from renewable energy sources by 2030
  • Share of female employees in our workforce increased to 20% by 2030

Environmental Challenges

  • Mitigating environmental impact by identifying role in contributing to carbon emissions, waste generation, and resource consumption
  • Ensuring the well-being of our workforce, fostering diversity and inclusion, and engaging with local communities
Mitigation Strategies
  • Set ambitious ESG targets: reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2030, expand use of renewable energy sources, implement sustainable waste management practices, strive for water neutrality
  • Ensure health, safety, and inclusivity of employees, promote diversity, strengthen community engagement
  • Enhance transparency, ethics, and accountability in business practices

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 64%

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Supplier Quality Assurance Manual (SQAM)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Increasing severity of extreme weather events such as cyclones and floods
Opportunities
  • Reduce operational costs and enhance sustainability
  • Capitalise on emerging markets for renewable energy solutions
  • Align with global trends towards eco-consciousness and efficiency
  • Anticipate energy supply disruptions

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • EV components