STATUTORY REPORTS | Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report 287 Note: Indicate if any independent assessment/ evaluation/assurance has been carried out by an external agency? (Y/N) If yes, name of the external agency. Yes, DNV Business Assurance India Private Limited 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, as per the following format [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). In FY 2025-26, 35 MW Wind short-term power was consumed across the Company's locations in Maharashtra Reduction of GHG emissions & Reduction in energy costs 4 Energy reduction The Company has undertaken several targeted initiatives aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions: 1. Compressed Air Optimization: Replaced screw compressors with centrifugal compressors that are energy efficient and minimize maintenance costs, leading to 3% reduction in Kandivali plant use 2. Energy efficient Blowers: Conventional blower replaced with energy efficient blowers and optimized based on load requirement, leading to 25% reduction in energy consumption 3. Low temperature degrease chemical: Lowered temperature requirement for chemicals by 10 degrees, leading to 57% reduction in energy consumption from the equipment 4. Electronically Computed Blowers: Replaced centrifugal blower to reduce energy consumption of air handling units, leading to a 12% reduction in energy consumption 5. BLDC Fans: Replaced around 1700 air circulators/Fan with BLDC tech fans which saves more energy. Reduction of GHG emissions & Reduction in energy costs 5 Wastewater recycling Targeted for reducing the water consumption by eliminating, waste, arresting leakages, alternate processes. Waste Heat evaporator was implemented with Recycle RO system that reduces the dependency on freshwater and operated only with 50% less power than conventional ZLD. Freshwater consumption was reduced by 5%. Reduction of freshwater consumption
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy NTE5NzY=