PRINCIPLE 2 
We focus intensely on innovation, enhancing the quality of our products to lead the industry. We have intensified our efforts in research and innovation to further improve product quality and operational efficiencies. Supported by a robust Environment Management System, we adhere to industry-leading standards, addressing climate risks, minimising waste, and promoting recycling.
Complaints reported on working conditions
compliant with the applicable Extended Producer Responsibility guidelines.
1. Percentage of R&D and capital expenditure (capex) investments in specific technologies to improve the environmental and social impacts of product and processes to total R&D and capex investments made by the entity, respectively.
| Current Financial Year | Previous Financial Year | Details of improvements in environmental and social impacts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R&D | NIL | ` 58.67 Lakhs | NA |
| Capex | NIL | ` 862.38 Lakhs | NA |
2. a) Does the entity have procedures in place for sustainable sourcing? (Yes/No)
Yes
2. b) If yes, what percentage of inputs were sourced sustainably?
It is mandatory to furnish the evaluation questionnaire (EHS and sustainability parameters) before onboarding as supply chain partners and it has 100% coverage.
3. Describe the processes in place to safely reclaim your products for reusing, recycling and disposing at the end of life, for (a) Plastics (including packaging) (b) E-waste (c) Hazardous waste and (d) other waste.
The Company does not have any specific product to reclaim at the end of life. However, at the operation sites, there are systems in place to recycle, reuse and dispose in line with regulatory requirement
| (a) | Cement is an intermediate product of the construction activity. The PP bags used in packaging are also used for storage of multiple items like sand and gravel. The plastic bags once discarded are also recycled by waste recyclers to create new bags. | |
| (b) | The E-waste produced during the office operations is sold to the registered recyclers. | |
| (c) | The hazardous waste generated in the cement production process, is disposed off in Kiln under as an alternative fuel. |
4. Whether Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is applicable to the entity’s activities (Yes / No). 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,
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is applicable to the Company and registration as Brand owner is in
process on EPR portal.