This section is aimed at helping businesses demonstrate the structures, policies and processes put in place towards adopting the NGRBC (National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct) Principles and Core Elements.
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Policy and management processes
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1.a. Whether your entity’s policy/policies cover each principle and its core elements of the NGRBCs. (Yes/No)
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Y
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Y
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1.b. Whether your entity’s policy/policies cover each principle and its core elements of the NGRBCs. (Yes/No)
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Y
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Y
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Y
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1.c Web Link of the Policies, if available
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2. Whether the entity has translated the policy into procedures. (Yes / No)
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Y
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Y
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3. Do the enlisted policies extend to your value chain partners? (Yes/No)
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Value chain partners are expected to comply the applicable policies of the Company while executing any work at ACL Company sites
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4. Name of the national and international codes/certifications/ labels/ standards (e.g. Forest Stewardship Council, Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, Trustea) standards (e.g. SA 8000, OHSAS, ISO, BIS) adopted by your entity and mapped to each principle
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5. Specific commitments, goals and targets set by the entity with defined timelines, if any.
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We have commitments, goals and targets set for 2030
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Target Year 2030
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CO2 emissions
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Scope 1: 488 kg /ton of Cementitious materials (including CPP) Scope 2: 14 kg /ton of Cementitious materials
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Circular Economy
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Consume 21 million tonnes per year of waste derived resources
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Water consumption
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10x Water Positive
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3.5 million beneficiaries
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Tree plantation
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2.42 million
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6. Performance of the entity against the specific commitments, goals and targets along-with reasons in case the same are not met.
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Parameter
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Performance in FY 2023-24
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CO2 emissions
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Scope 1: 559 kg /ton of Cementitious materials (including CPP) Scope 2: 22 kg /ton of Cementitious materials
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Circular Economy
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Consumed 8.6 million tonnes of waste derived resources
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Water consumption
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11x Water Positive
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CSR Beneficiaries
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3.27 million till FY 2023-24
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Tree plantation
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1,05,850
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Governance, leadership and oversight
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7. Statement by director responsible for the business responsibility report, highlighting ESG related challenges, targets and achievements (listed entity has flexibility regarding the same)
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CEO and Whole Time Director Statement: Progress now implies more than just success; it also entails securing a brighter future. Our Cement Business is committed to sustainability, innovation, and social responsibility. Our resolute mission is to minimise our ecological footprint and make a positive impact on the environment. We are reducing our carbon footprint and fostering a low-carbon future. Beyond environmental care, we invest in community well- being and social inclusion, empowering them to thrive. Aligned with the Group, we are shaping a better, sustainable tomorrow, integrating social and environmental factors into our operations and decisions. Our blueprint drives efficiency, decarbonisation, and industry redefinition. We are committed to upholding the ESG principles and are pleased with the progress we have achieved towards a sustainable and socially responsible future.
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8. Details of the highest authority responsible for implementation and oversight of the Business Responsibility policy (ies).
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CEO and Whole Time Director
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9. Does the entity have a specified Committee of the Board/ Director responsible for decision making on sustainability related issues? (Yes / No). If yes, provide details.
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Yes. Corporate Responsibility Committee (CRC) of the Board, consisting of Independent Directors is responsible for overseeing sustainability related performance and issues. The committee meets every quarter, overseas the performance on KPIs defined for sustainability and guides the business to improve it.
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10. Details of Review of NGRBCs by the Company:
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Subject for Review
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Indicate whether review was undertaken by Director / Committee of the Board/ Any other Committee
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Frequency (Annually/ Half yearly/ Quarterly/ Any other – please specify)
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Performance against above policies and follow up action
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Committees of the Board which in turn update the Board
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Quarterly and then annually at a consolidated level
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Compliance with statutory requirements of relevance to the principles, and, rectification of any non-compliances
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The Company is Compliant with relevant principles, applicable rules and regulations. Compliance to the regulatory requirement are reviewed on regular basis and as per the requirement.
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The Company is Compliant with relevant principles, applicable rules and regulations. Compliance to the regulatory requirement are reviewed on regular basis and as per the requirement.
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Yes. Internal Controls and Processes are put in place and its assessment and monitoring is being done by an external agency - Grant Thornton.
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12. If answer to question (1) above is “No” i.e. not all Principles are covered by a policy, reasons to be stated:
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Subject for Review
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The entity does not consider the Principles material to its business (Yes/No)
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Not Applicable
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The entity is not at a stage where it is in a position to formulate and implement the policies on specified principles (Yes/No)
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The entity does not have the financial or/human and technical resources available for the task (Yes/No)
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It is planned to be done in the next financial year (Yes/No)
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Any other reason (please specify)
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