Integrated Annual Report 2024-25 254 3. With respect to the ecologically sensitive areas reported at Question 11 of Essential Indicators above, provide details of significant direct & indirect impact of the entity on biodiversity in such areas along-with prevention and remediation activities. [GRI 304-2, GRI 304-3] Not Applicable 4. If the entity has undertaken any specific initiatives or used innovative technology or solutions to improve resource efficiency, or reduce impact due to emissions / effluent discharge / waste generated, details of the same as well as outcome of such initiatives [GRI 3-3]: Sr. No. Initiative undertaken Details of the initiative (Web-link, if any, may be provided along-with summary) Outcome of the initiative 1 Adoption of renewable energy - Group Captive solar 76 MWp Group Captive Solar Project was implemented for Maharashtra plants, which is expected to generate 100 million Units a year. The project was commissioned on 1st April 2022. Reduction of GHG emissions & Reduction in energy costs 2 Adoption of renewable energy - Rooftop Solar In past 4-5 years, 18 MWp rooftop solar is implemented in totality across the manufacturing sites of the Company. Reduction of GHG emissions & Reduction in energy costs 3 Adoption of renewable energy - Windmill The Company has implemented 6.3 MW windmills for captive consumption in Maharashtra (through own capex). Reduction of GHG emissions & Reduction in energy costs 4 Energy efficient blower for paint shop & Replacement of BLDC fan with conventional fan In paint shops, high energy is consumed by the conventional blowers. This has been replaced with energy efficient EC (electronically computed) motors. This motor consumes around 30% less energy compared to conventional fans. These fans were installed at Nasik, Chakan, Rudrapur plants in the past 2 years. Also the Company has replaced around 1700 air ciculators/Fan with BLDC tech fans which saves more energy. Reduction of GHG emissions & Reduction in energy costs 5 Wastewater recycling At Chakan & Kandivali plants of Auto division, a new containerized reverse osmosis plant is installed which treats the STP & ETP treated water and converts wastewater into fresh water with potable quality water. The permeate water is being used again for processes and cooling tower. Saving freshwater withdrawal 6 Optimizing plastic in packaging Carton boxes are converted into re-usable packaging material with the help of a shredder. Due to this initiative, plastic packaging is eliminated. Plastic waste reduction 5. Does the entity have a business continuity and disaster management plan? Give details in 100 words/ web link. The Company has prepared an Onsite Emergency Plan (OEP) / Disaster Control Plan (DCP). This Emergency preparedness and response plan for manufacturing unit also includes all the risks and emergencies associated with manufacturing operations. The plan also contains processes towards its mitigation for these emergencies and this OEP plan is subject to regularly conducted mock drills. All these mock drills are scheduled as per the annual calendar. All the external as well as internal responsible stakeholders that are to be contacted in emergency situations are readily available with their respective contact numbers along with respective responsibility communication matrix. All emergency contact numbers for nearby hospitals and applicable Government Agencies are provided in the OEP/DCP. Designated assembly points considering the safety of the given headcount on a day-to-day basis are mentioned in the plan. Duration of each mock drill is recorded, so as to increase the effectiveness and decrease the time during each iteration. Scenario analysis with high-risk priority number (RPN) emergency and maximum severity is conducted in presence of government authorities and Mutual Aid Response Group (MARG) to demonstrate effectiveness. In addition to operational emergency preparedness, the Company has also conducted a climate risk assessment to identify physical and transition risks arising from climate change. This assessment helps in proactively identifying vulnerabilities that could impact operations—such as extreme weather events, regulatory shifts, or energy transition risks—and mapping existing mitigation measures already in place. To further strengthen overall risk resilience, the Company has implemented an IT Operations and Risk Management Policy, which outlines protocols to manage and recover from potential disruptions to IT infrastructure, cyber threats, and data breaches. This ensures business continuity and safeguards critical operations across digital platforms.
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