ESG
Building Sustainable
Futures
Ms. Nitasha Nanda
Whole-time Director & Chairperson,
CSR Committee
Our people remain central to our progress. We continue to prioritise employee health, safety, and well-being, while fostering an inclusive workplace that promotes diversity, equity, and continuous learning.
”Pioneering a Sustainable Future
At Escorts Kubota Limited, our dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles drives every facet of our operations. We've made significant strides in reducing our emission intensity and water consumption, moving us closer to our carbon neutrality and water-positive goals. Our investment in renewable energy has seen substantial growth in solar energy production, and our efforts in waste management are leading us toward zero landfill waste.
On the social front, our various CSR projects have positively impacted thousands of lives. We are deeply committed to employee development, providing extensive training hours to ensure continuous learning and growth. Our focus on gender diversity highlights our inclusive workplace culture, and our rigorous safety protocols have maintained an exemplary safety record. These initiatives underscore our unwavering commitment to sustainable growth and community enrichment.
PRIORITIES
Embracing a holistic approach to sustainability, social equity, and
robust governance in all our endeavours.
Environmental
- Clean Energy
- Carbon Emissions ReductioN
- Water management
- Waste Management
- Renewable Energy Integration
- Sustainable materials
Social
- Employee Welfare and Development
- Community Engagement
- Product Safety and Quality
- Human and labour Rights
- Health and Safety
GOVERNANCE
- Ethical Business Practices
- Value Chain Responsibility
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Data Privacy
ESG
HIGHLIGHTSFY 2024-25
CARBON NEUTRALITY BY 2050
- FY 2025-26 Emissions at 51,332.27 tCO2e (Scope 1 + Scope 2)
- Emissions intensity at 4.47 tCO2e / ₹ per crore of turnover (19.02%* Reduction)
WATER POSITIVE BY FY 2030
- FY 2025-26 Water Consumption at 340.60 ML (45.24%* Reduction)
- Water intensity at 29.69 KL / ₹ per crore of turnover (28.92%* Reduction)
- *as compared to FY 2022-23 Baseline
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- tCO2e: Metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent
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- ML: Mega litres
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- KL: Kilo Liters
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- FY: Fiscal Year (April to March)
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- MT: Metric tonnes
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- TJ: TeraJoules
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- BPS: Basis Points
OUR GOals
CARBON NEUTRALITY
Our primary objective is to reach Carbon Neutrality by 2050. To ensure we are on track, we have set an interim goal of reducing our carbon emissions by 25% by 2030. We are investing in state-of-the-art energy-efficient technologies and practices across all our operations. Continuously seeking and adopting innovative solutions, we strive to minimise our carbon footprint.
3GOOD HEALTH
AND WELL BEING
13 CLIMATE
ACTION
12RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
15LIFE
ON LAND
water positive
Our commitment to managing water resources ensures that our activities contribute positively to the environment and communities. To achieve water positivity by 2030, we are upgrading our Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) and Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP) with the latest technologies, promoting water reuse and recycling.
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renewable energy
At EKL, we are dedicated to fostering a sustainable future by significantly increasing our use of renewable energy. We have set an ambitious goal to triple our renewable energy usage share of total grid energy consumption by 2030. We are investing in solar energy and renewable energy projects to increase our clean energy supply.
7AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
zero land waste
We have made significant progress in reducing landfill waste since setting our target. By enhancing waste segregation, increasing recycling rates, and engaging employees in sustainability initiatives, we are on track to meet our 2027 goal of zero landfill waste.
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3GOOD HEALTH
AND WELL BEING
gender diversity
EKL is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. As part of our commitment to gender diversity, we aim to achieve 7.5% gender diversity across our workforce by 2025. We have implemented unbiased recruitment processes to attract a diverse pool of candidates.
5gender
equality
8Decent work and economic growth
10 reduced inequalities
