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