Climate Change Data

Patel Engineering Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-04 to 2024-03)

Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:37,420.07 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:6,120.07 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:31,30,88,45,774.5 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:85% (at some sites)
Water Consumption:92,09,22,536.80 kl/year
Waste Generated:11,132.52 tons/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Initiatives to procure green power at project sites, resulting in cost savings and reduced carbon emissions.
  • Implementation of waste management practices, including recycling and reuse of construction and demolition waste.
  • Efforts to minimize energy intensity through conservation and adoption of green energy solutions.

Social Achievements

  • Implementation of Integrated Management System (IMS) across multiple project sites, enhancing health and safety practices.
  • Conducting over 4,129 training sessions for employees and workers on HSE and climate change topics.
  • Engagement of local vendors and MSMEs, generating local employment opportunities.

Governance Achievements

  • Establishment of a comprehensive Sustainable Sourcing Policy and Procedure.
  • Constitution of a BRSR committee headed by a Director for decision-making on sustainability issues.
  • Implementation of SAP and Legal Compliance Management Software across project sites.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Building carbon-neutral projects over the years to meet national goals
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce CO2 emissions from construction projects by 50% by 2040
Short-term Goals:
  • Implementation of Integrated Management System in all leading worksites (2022-2025)
  • Achieve zero-incident rate by December 2024
  • Implement a sustainable sourcing policy by December 2024

Environmental Challenges

  • High consumption of fossil fuel-based energy during construction activities.
  • Sourcing of materials from large distances, leading to increased carbon emissions and procurement lead times.
  • Consumption of natural resources like water, fuel, and aggregates during construction.
  • Social disruption during project execution and local pressure groups for employment or other opportunities.
  • Natural disasters impacting project sites.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Utilizing green energy at project sites.
  • Procuring bulk materials, installing batching plants, and engaging vendors near project sites.
  • Implementing waste water treatment, recycling waste concrete, and using energy-efficient equipment.
  • Encouraging social dialogue, providing local employment opportunities, and running social development projects.
  • Developing robust HSE systems to mitigate risks and improve safety.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% (Health and safety practices and working conditions)

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable Sourcing Policy and Procedure
  • Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Floods
Transition Risks
  • Challenges in adopting latest technology and green solutions due to government tenders.
Opportunities
  • Green power procurement

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001