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