Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Sustainable Sourcing
• Waste Management
• Employee Well-being
• Human Rights
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced plastic usage in packaging by varying percentages across different products (Henko Matic by 12.67%, Maxo Liquid Vaporiser by 8.51%, Maxo 12 Hour Coil by 7.57%, Exo Safai Steel by 1.06%).
• Installed 1,210 KW rooftop solar power at three plants, consuming 9,84,693 kWh of solar energy.
• Reduced water consumption by approximately 18% in coil dough manufacturing process.
• Maintained a 45.8-acre green belt with over 14,000 trees.

Social Achievements

• Women representation at the Board level stood at 50%.
• Women comprise about 30% of the workforce in manufacturing and 20% in corporate functions.
• Conducted 9,591 hours of skill development training.
• Employee turnover rate below 10%.

Governance Achievements

• Established an ESG Committee.
• Implemented a Compliance Tool software mechanism ‘Legatrix’ for compliance tracking.
• 66.67% of the Board are independent directors.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• High input inflation.
• Slowdown in demand, especially in the rural market.
• Extreme weather conditions impacting Household Insecticides segment.
• Supply chain disruptions.
• Counterfeit products.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented automation and cost control efforts.
• Strengthened distribution channels.
• Focused on liquid vaporisers and promoting coils as a safer alternative.
• Upgraded distributor management system (DMS).
• Developed alternative sourcing strategies.
• Appointed agencies to track counterfeit products, improved packaging, increased brand awareness, and took legal action.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable Procurement Policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• New Margo Neem Naturals variants
• Henko Matic Liquid Detergent
• Ujala Liquid Detergent

Awards & Recognition

• CII EHS award
• NSC award
• GSS (Global Safety Summit Award)
• WSO (World Safety Organization) OHSE Award
• SKIN (Synchronization of Knowledge & Information Network) Award
• Janam Global Excellence Award
• Dhanam Business Summit Award
• Uttarakhand Safety Award
• Kaizen Appreciation Achiever Award
• SIES SOP STAR AWARD
• 8th Innovative CIO Awards

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Energy management
• Managing packaging materials and waste
• Climate change
• Water consumption
• Product life cycle assessment (LCA)
• Raw material sourcing and sustainability
• Employee health and safety
• Human rights
• Responsible marketing
• Stakeholder engagement
• Diversity and inclusion
• Consumer Welfare
• Care for consumer hygiene
• Counterfeit Product
• Compliance and governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced use of plastic in Exo bar by 15.46%, Henko bar by 20.82%, Pril (two litre) bottle by 8.47%
• Achieved Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) in 7 of its units
• 72% increase in renewable energy share from the previous financial year
• ISO 14001 Certification in more than 90% Units

Social Achievements

• Zero Fatality
• Protection of Human Rights & Child Labour Free organization
• Conducted an Employee Satisfaction Survey
• 100% return to work rate for permanent employees and workers that took parental leave

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a Compliance Tool software mechanism viz. “Legatrix”
• Conducted trainings for Board of Directors and Employees on principles of NGRBC
• No complaints received regarding conflict of interest

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Plastic waste management
• Climate change impacts on business
• Water scarcity
• Raw material sourcing disruptions
• Employee health and safety incidents
• Human rights risks
• Counterfeit products
• Compliance risks
• Consumer complaints

Mitigation Strategies

• Dematerialization in packaging, use of recycled and recyclable plastics, 100% compliance with EPR framework
• Investment in state-of-the-art equipment, low-carbon technologies, renewable energy, and energy efficiency measures
• Pilot programs to decrease raw water consumption, efficient water recycling and wastewater treatment systems, Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) facilities
• Exploring raw material substitutes, collaboration with vendors for sustainable sourcing
• EHS management system, employee training, employee engagement and wellbeing programs
• Adherence to labour laws and regulations, grievance redressal system, Human Rights Policy
• Appointing agencies to track counterfeit products, improving packaging, creating brand awareness, legal action
• Implementation of Compliance Tool software “Legatrix”, regular compliance checks, policy updates
• Robust quality control measures, efficient consumer complaint handling

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable Procurement Policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: NGRBC

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018

Third-party Assurance: M/s. Rathi & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Greener surfactants in powders, detergent liquids and dishwash liquids

Awards & Recognition

• CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) EHS award
• NSC award
• GSS (Global Safety Summit Award)
• WSO (World Safety Organization) OHSE Award
• SKIN (Synchronization of Knowledge & Information Network) Award