KREBS BIOCHEMICALS & INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2016-04 to 2017-03, 2016-17, 2022-03 to 2023-03, 2023-04 to 2024-03)
Reporting Period: 2016-04 to 2017-03
Environmental Metrics
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2016-17
Environmental Metrics
Environmental Achievements
- Product process validations have been completed in both the plants.
Social Achievements
- The Company provides a safe and healthy workplace for its employees by establishing the right safety culture across the organization.
- The management is fully committed to the ultimate goal of zero injury to its employees and all stakeholders who are associated with the Company’s operations.
Governance Achievements
- The Company has adopted a code of conduct for its employees including the Managing Director and the key managerial personnel.
- Your company has also adopted a code of conduct for its non-executive directors which includes code of conduct for independent directors which suitably incorporates the duties of Independent Directors as laid down in the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”).
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Long gestation periods required to realise commercial sales can put pressure on the balance sheet.
- Quality and regulatory knowledge building in the Company is a slow and difficult process essential for long term success of the Company.
Mitigation Strategies
- With the strong partner this is reasonable mitigated in our case.
- A comprehensive plan is being put in place to achieve this.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2022-03 to 2023-03
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:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Not disclosed
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption through various initiatives like LED lamp replacements, insulation of steam and chilled water lines, and installation of VFDs for pumps and motors.
- Improved cooling tower efficiency through cleaning and maintenance.
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Established a whistleblower policy.
- Complied with the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Increasing overhead costs (coal, energy, solvents, repairs, effluent treatment), impacting margins and operations.
- Continued cash losses and lack of working capital.
- Material uncertainty exists regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern due to total liabilities exceeding total assets.
Mitigation Strategies
- Discussions with potential customers for manufacturing tie-ups to optimize Vizag facility utilization.
- Stabilizing Nellore facility operations and recovering costs.
- Developing new products for manufacturing at Vizag and Nellore facilities.
- Cost optimization through operational efficiency and rationalization of existing operations.
- Seeking financial support from the holding company, Ipca Laboratories Ltd.
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: EDQM (Europe) accreditation and certification for Unit-II Vizag site.
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03
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:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Not disclosed
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption through various initiatives like LED lamp replacements, insulation of cooling and steam lines, and steam trap monitoring (Unit I & II).
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Established a whistleblower policy; implemented continual training programs for employees on CGMP practices; adopted a code of conduct for prevention of insider trading; complied with the Sexual Harassment of Women at the workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Continued cash losses for several years; total liabilities exceeding total assets; material uncertainty regarding the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
Mitigation Strategies
- Cost optimization through operational efficiency and improvement initiatives; rationalization of existing operations; increase in sales volumes; strategic plan for continuous growth; obtained confirmation of financial support from Ipca Laboratories Limited.
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: EDQM (Unit II)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed