BOARD’S REPORT 99 Your Company implemented various water neutrality initiatives and achieved recycling by processing STP water through RO thereby achieving reduced consumption of freshwater. Through these implementation measures, a marked improvement has been observed in ground water level. Your Company continued its commitment to improve the well-being of employees and contract Associates through the monthly Health theme. Various activities, Education and awareness sessions were conducted by arranging Panel Discussions and webinars on various topics i.e., General health, Awareness and new updates, Work Stress Management, Revive your Passion for work and Session on Absenteeism. Programs are being conducted by renowned faculties for Mahindra family members such as Mass Blood PressureScreening Camp, Fibro Scan of Liver and BCA Analysis Camp, Tea Table Talk Demonstration of Stretching and Relaxation Exercises for Mental Wellbeing, World Heart Day celebrations followed by Health Talk By Cardiologist, World Mental Health Day Street Play, Diabetic Retinopathy and Peripheral Neuropathy Camp, Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy and Prostate Cancer Camp, individual Physiotherapist Consultation, International Yoga Day Celebration. Additionally, the Company has initiated Nutrition Month to improve health at the operational stages working towards fat elimination at workplace and attended to Diabetic and Hypertension issues among Associates by consultation, diet and exercise. The Company provided food items with overall focus on Oil Consumption per plate, which got reduced. Mahindra Master Chef, on-the-spot salad making competition was organized for Officers and Associates. The objective behind the competition was to inculcate healthy food habits and awareness regarding the choice of food. The participant’s creativity was revealed through the beautiful designs and patterns formed with different mouth-watering recipes. Inner Wellness Program and Webinar on Healthy Diet and Nutritional Plan in consultation with Nutritionist were organised. The Company has also initiated Mahindra Cricket League for Men and Women to encourage physical fitness at workplace. First aid refresher training programs were organised for employees and Associates, Videos were created to improve the dexterity and posture of employees at shop floor. During the year, Breast and Cervical Cancer awareness and screening camp for Women and program on Gynaecology Consultation, Health Talk – “Turn the Clock” for all employees and their family members, were arranged. Robust implementation of compliance by providing awareness on Bio-medical Waste Disposal Management is continuously monitored. In collaboration with technical committee formed by Government of Maharashtra for mitigation of air pollution in Mumbai City, a project was performed on Bus Roof Mounted Detachable Air Purification Unit retrofit on BEST Buses through the Company’s CSR initiatives. The Company aims at increasing awareness for environment protection amongst all stakeholders by celebrating World Ozone Day, World Environment Day, World Earth Day, World Water Day and Energy Conservation Week and Water Conservation Week, etc. on an annual basis. The Total Recordable Frequency Rate (TRFR) was 0.07 accidents per million hours worked in Financial Year 2023-24 as compared to 0.10 in the last fiscal year. Certifications/Recertifications All Plants of your Company have undergone Surveillance Audits and were certified for Standard ISO 45001: 2018 and ISO 14001: 2015. Further, all Plants have implemented Integrated Management System (IMS). Your Company is re-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 SOH&E performance periodically. Focus on new initiatives involving all stakeholders coupled with management reviews have helped your Company to demonstrate further step towards excellence in SOH&E performance. K. BOARD & COMMITTEES Sad Demise of Mr. Keshub Mahindra, Chairman Emeritus of the Company As mentioned in the previous Annual Report, Mr. Keshub Mahindra, Chairman Emeritus, Mahindra Group passed away on 12th April, 2023. He was a renowned humanitarian who reshaped ethical corporate practices in India. He was an outstanding diplomat and had an invaluable presence in the Indian business sector, admired for his foresight, his business expertise, his leading through demonstration, and most importantly, for his unwavering professional honesty. Mr. Keshub Mahindra will remain a source of inspiration for all within the Mahindra Group.
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