Climate Change Data

ZF Steering Gear (India) Ltd.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-04 to 2021-03)

Reporting Period: 2020-04 to 2021-03

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Renewable Energy
  • Employee Well-being
  • Community Development

Environmental Achievements

  • 5 MW Solar Power Project generated 0.8 crore units of electricity.
  • Rooftop solar project generated 0.07 crore units of electricity.
  • Eight Wind Turbine Machines generated 1.16 crore units of electricity.

Social Achievements

  • Emphasis laid on raising awareness on health and wellness of employees.
  • CSR spending of Rs. 42 lakh (4.7% of profit after tax).

Governance Achievements

  • Appointed Mrs. Smita Amol Lahoti as an additional independent woman director.
  • Established a Vigil Mechanism/ Whistle Blower Policy.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing global economic downturn.
  • Lower sales of auto-components (31% down).
  • Raw material cost inflation, especially in steel prices.
  • Shortage of some critical components using semi-conductors.
  • Supply chain disruptions due to worker migration.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Tight cost-control measures.
  • Development of Power Steering for new tractor models.
  • Attempts to pass on raw material cost increases to customers.
  • Occasional block-closures to manage demand and component delays.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Ind AS

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, IATF 16949

Third-party Assurance: Joshi Apte & Co., Chartered Accountants

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Power Steering adapted to BS-VI parameters