Integrated Annual Report 2024-25 230 (a) Plastics (including packaging) P lastic which is being removed from end-of-life vehicle is recycled through agencies authorized by the Pollution Control Board. Granules are prepared from the plastic waste and used as raw material for making new product. The Company does not use any packaging material in its process. The post-consumer plastic packaging waste generated from product and spares are disclosed under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations of the Company and its suppliers. Waste management agencies and recyclers authorized by the Pollution control board are engaged to fulfil the EPR targets through channelization of plastic packaging waste from post-consumer market and also through procurement of recycling certificates from authorized recyclers. (b) E-waste E-waste is recycled through recyclers authorized by the Pollution Control Board as per E-waste management Rules, 2022. (c) Hazardous waste A ll hazardous waste from the vehicle is removed before beginning the scrapping process. This includes collection of fluid and CFC. The Hazardous waste (fluid) is sent to agencies authorized by the Pollution Control Board for recycling/refining. (d) Other waste A ll the ferrous and non-ferrous metals are extracted from the vehicle for recycling. Some parts are also sold to end users / garages for reuse purpose, which are allowed as per Automotive Industry Standard (AIS) 129. L ead-acid battery waste generated in post-consumer market are disclosed under the EPR obligation of battery suppliers to the Company, who ensure recycling through agencies authorized by the Pollution Control Board. The Company aligns with the European Union’s ELV Directive, advocating for the responsible dismantling and recycling of End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) to minimize environmental impact. Our initiatives include preventing specific heavy metals, de-pollution of fluids, marking polymeric parts, and achieving reuse, recycling, and recovery targets. This directive applies to M1 and N1 vehicle categories, ensuring compliance irrespective of the vehicle’s service history. Moreover, all of the Company’s products are designed with 100% recyclability or reusability. We ensure major models are devoid of hazardous materials like Lead, Cadmium, and Mercury. Comprehensive dismantling manuals are readily available for all the Company’s vehicles. To meet EEC directive 2005/64/EC for ELV regulation, we have implemented specialized procedures. Additionally, for European exports we adhere to the EC directive on Recycle, Recovery & Reuse (RRR). Some of our best-selling products such as the XUV700, Scorpio-N etc. have recovery rates above 95%. 4. Whether Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is applicable to the entity’s activities (Yes / No). Yes If yes, whether the waste collection plan is in line with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) plan submitted to Pollution Control Boards? If not, provide steps taken to address the same. Yes LEADERSHIP INDICATORS 1. H as the entity conducted Life Cycle Perspective / Assessments (LCA) for any of its products (for manufacturing industry) or for its services (for service industry)? Yes If yes, provide details NIC Code Name of Product/ Service % of total Turnover contributed Boundary for which the Life Cycle Perspective / Assessment was conducted Whether conducted by independent external agency (Yes/No) Results communicated in public domain (Yes/No) If yes, provide the web-link. 29101 Monocoque SUV 11 Cradle to grave Yes No -
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