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

63 MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD. Integrated Annual Report 2021-22 and spares business units are also involved with state wise clusters for its Suppliers and Dealers. Your Company implemented various measures towards water neutrality and achieved reduction in consumption of freshwater requirement. By demonstrating implementation measures, a marked improvement has been observed in ground water recharging and water recycling. Your Company continued its commitment to improve the well-being of employees and contract associates through various activities. Education and awareness sessions were conducted on enhancement of physical and mental health. Also, through virtual platform “Swasth Raho Mast Raho” programs are being conducted by renowned faculties for Mahindra family members. Further, vaccination drive was conducted in each plant premises to facilitate the vaccination for employees and their family members. Health magazine was published “Health in COVID era” to demonstrate excellence in occupational health. Additionally, the Company has initiated a stage-wise physiotherapy study to improve ergonomics at the operational stages working towards fatigue elimination at workplace. Videos were created to improve their posture observed at shop floor. First aid refresher training programs were organized for employees and associates. Your Company has taken care of all the employees of Mahindra Group companies in the pandemic and various activities were conducted by way of medical check-up, vaccination drive, webinar for all the employees and their family members. Consultation and counselling on pandemic illness, advisory publishing, for all employees and family members were also completed. Robust implementation of compliance for Bio-medical Waste Disposal Management as per pandemic notifications was also carried out. In addition, environment protection awareness is generated virtually amongst all stakeholders on an annual basis for World Ozone Day, World Environment Day, World Earth Day, World Water Day and Energy Conservation Week and Water Conservation Week, etc. Certifications/Recertifications All Plants of your Company are re-certified for Standard ISO 45001: 2018 and ISO 14001: 2015. Further, all plants have implemented Integrated Management System (IMS). Your Company is certified for Zero Waste to Landfill with 99% and above conversion rate which ensures the commitment of recycling of waste at maximum extent to protect the environment. The Senior Management revises and reviews the performances periodically. Focus on new initiatives involving all stakeholders coupled with management reviews have helped your Company to demonstrate excellence in SOH&E performance. K. BOARD & COMMITTEES Directors As mentioned in the previous Annual Report, Dr. Pawan Goenka ceased to be the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company with effect from 2 nd April, 2021. Dr. Goenka also ceased to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Company with effect from 2 nd April, 2021. In terms of the Succession Planning approved by the Governance, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Board of your Company, Dr. Anish Shah took over as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company with effect from 2 nd April, 2021. Mr. Anand G. Mahindra transitioned to the role of Non-Executive Chairman of the Company with effect from 12 th November, 2021 upon completion of his tenure as the Executive Chairman of the Company. Ms. Nisaba Godrej and Mr. Muthiah Murugappan were appointed as Independent Directors of the Company for a term of 5 (five) consecutive years commencing from 8 th August, 2020 to 7 th August, 2025. Mr. T.N. Manoharan was re-appointed as an Independent Director of the Company for a second term of 5 (five) consecutive years commencing from 11 th November, 2021 to 10 th November, 2026. Padma Bhushan Award to Mr. Anand G. Mahindra, Chairman Mr. Anand G. Mahindra, Chairman of the Company was conferred with one of the highest civilian honour “Padma Bhushan” Award for 2020 (“Award”) for his distinguished service of high order in the field of Trade and Industry. The Award which had been conferred on 26 th January, 2020 was received by him on 8 th November, 2021 from the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.