MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD. | Integrated Annual Report 2021-22

199 MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD. Integrated Annual Report 2021-22 The indicative list of various projects implemented in this regard is given below. The complete details will be available in the Sustainability Report for the year 2021-22. Energy Savings: • Installation of energy efficient EC blower for paint shop and HVAC applications. • Replacement of conventional air circulators with BLDC technology air circulators. • Installed waste heat recovery system. Water Savings: • Installation of reverse osmosis plant and recycle wastewater back to the process and cooling towers. • Domestic water consumption optimisation through use of low flow fixtures, water less urinals etc to reduce water consumption. • Rainwater harvesting for ground water recharge. • Use of ETP / STP / RO treated water for gardening, cleaning, and process application. Waste Reduction: • Reduction in the use of papers by adopting digital technology. • Use of shredded corrugated box strips avoiding use of bubble wraps for packing. • Paint sludge and phosphate sludge sent for co-processing to cement industry. 3. Does the company identify and assess potential environmental risks? Y/N Yes, the Company has a mechanism to identify and assess potential environmental risks across all locations. 4. Does the company have any project related to Clean Development Mechanism? If so, provide details thereof, in about 50 words or so. Also, if Yes, whether any environmental compliance report is filed? Yes. The name of the CDM – PoA 9731 is Energy Efficiency through Micro irrigation system – India. The Registered Program of Activities (PoA) aims at encouraging energy efficiency through installation of efficient irrigation system such as drip and sprinkler irrigation replacing the conventional flood method of irrigation resulting in GHG (Green House Gas) Emission reduction and Water Conservation. It was registered in September 2013. For more details refer to: h ttps://cdm.unfccc.int/ProgrammeOfActivities/poa_ db/4Z28CN6S0DEB5F1PLIXAY9W3GMRUOQ/view 5. Has the Company undertaken any other initiatives on – clean technology, energy efficiency, renewable energy, etc? Y/N. If yes, please give hyperlink for web page etc. Yes, the Company has undertaken following other initiatives: – • Installation of energy efficient EC blower for paint shop and HVAC applications. • Replacement of conventional air circulators with BLDC technology air circulators. • Improving energy efficiency through VFD’s, interlockings, automations and digitisation. • Installation of demand side controller for air compressor system. • Replacement of old conventional lights with LED’s. • Replacement of old motors with premium efficiency IE3 motors. • Installation of Energy efficient inverter split AC’s. • Installation of auto shut off valves for compressed air. • Waste heat recovery from air compressors and paint shops. • Installation of IT guns for spot welding etc. 6. Are the Emissions/Waste generated by the company within the permissible limits given by CPCB/SPCB for the financial year being reported? Yes 7. Number of show cause/ legal notices received from CPCB/SPCB which are pending (i.e., not resolved to satisfaction) as on end of Financial Year. NIL Principle 7: Businesses, when engaged in influencing public and regulatory policy, should do so in a responsible manner 1. Is your company a member of any trade and chamber or association? If Yes, Name only those major ones that your business deals with: Yes. The Company is a member of the following trade and chamber or associations in alphabetical order: a) The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM)