Integrated Annual Report 2024-25 90 Hygiene Sensitization Programs for employees, BehaviouralBased training for all contractors, and training programs covering topics such as POSH, Human Rights, ABAC, and the Code of Conduct (COC) were also delivered. As part of ongoing activities in Safety, Health, and Environment, competency building followed by on-thejob refresher training (OJT) was provided to all associates through Abhiyantriki / Dexterity training schools. Special focus was given to critical operations on safety and fire safety by introducing assessments for various categories of machinery and equipment. The Company continues to emphasize safety best practices through Safety Observation Tours (SoT), monthly themes on safety topics arising from OHS risks identified, and lifestyle diseases including Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Hypertension, Nutrition, Emotional Wellbeing, and Physical Fitness. Activities like Pro Health Super Specialty ENT clinics, Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) camps, Lung Cancer Awareness Tea Table Talks, webinars on lung cancer awareness and prevention, and Nutrition & World Heart Day Celebrations were conducted. Under the project Aarambh, activities such as “Neuropathy Camp” and “Pro Health Women’s Wellness Clinic” (Breast Oncology) were performed and reviewed periodically by senior management. Horizontal deployment followed by Immediate Corrective Actions (ICA) and Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA) were implemented and reviewed by top management. There has been a reduction in the rate of overall Reportable and NonReportable Injuries compared with the previous year, and the Company achieved Zero Fire Incidents in FY25. Monthly theme-based Safety Drives were initiated and reviewed periodically by senior management. These monthly themes were revised, appreciated, and well-participated in sectorwise, with the Safe Employee of the Month for Associates being recognized. A vigorous drive to eliminate overall at-risk behaviours was conducted by exercising Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS). To reduce fire risk, the Company carried out a fire load study and introduced upgraded fire dousing systems to strengthen fire protection measures and eliminate property losses. Fire risk reduction is monitored by setting revised targets, which are reviewed by senior management for risk mitigation. All locations have administrative control signages at required areas for various activities covering different sites. The Company follows the pattern defined by the Central Safety Council (CSC) of Mahindra and Mahindra Group of Companies by establishing a Cross-Functional Team (CFT). This year, the focus was on covering all non-routine activities to eliminate significant risks through the assessment of The Mahindra Safety Way (TMSW). Various Safety, Health & Environment events were conducted on Founders’ Day with the topic “Climate Action - Be the Change for Climate”. Employees and their family members visited respective manufacturing locations within Mahindra Group Companies to create awareness about Safety, Health, Environment, and Sustainability. Your Company has maintained both on-site and off-site plans along with a disaster management plan, adopting change processes. Gap audits were carried out for risk evaluation of business and its critical designated licensed storage areas. These audits were conducted by competent persons authorized by respective governing authorities for applicable compliance. Compliance was ensured through rigorous thirdparty audits covering Statutory Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental, Fire Safety, Electrical Safety Audits, Water Audits, and FSSAI Audits under the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSI). During the year under review, your Company achieved substantial improvements in Safety & Health Index results by adopting new initiatives. To eliminate or minimize the overall environmental impact in line with the “Environmental, Social, and Governance” (ESG) practices, your Company continuously implemented new projects. Revised targets were included in the Balance Score Card and reviewed monthly. Various projects were implemented to achieve reductions in carbon footprint, Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWTL), and continuous monitoring of emissions (Ambient Air and Noise monitoring stations were installed). Reductions in carbon footprint were achieved through energy conservation projects and increasing the share of renewable energy. Energy costs were saved through measures such as the implementation of BLDC fans, energyefficient lights, motor derating, VFD drive installation, avoiding resource wastage within machines, and enhancing chillers for energy conservation. Your Company organized a Health and Wellness Stall on Founders’ Day to create awareness among the supplier community, encouraging supplier consultation and participation to enable them to overcome current and future business risks. During the year under review, your Company began complying with Extended Producer Responsibility Organizations (EPRO) targets established by the Central Government (Central
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