Environment, Social
and Governance (ESG)
At Gharda, sustainability and climate change are fundamental priorities for both the business and the future of our planet. Aligned with global standards, Gharda is committed to implementing impactful sustainable practices that pave the way for a better and more resilient world. From manufacturing to distribution, Gharda adopts a holistic strategy to integrate sustainability into every facet of its operations, ensuring a forward-looking and responsible approach to business.
Our Focus Area
Environment
- Reduction in GHG emissions
- Conservation of natural resources
- Use of renewable energy
- Improved operations -sustainable consumption, overall efficiency, regulatory compliances
- Sustainable procurement
- Adoption of Green Chemistry principles
- Life Cycle Assessment of major products
- Waste minimization/recycle
Social
- Better working conditions and Safe work environment
- Employee's health and welfare
- Engagement with community and Stakeholder
- Supporting social causes
- Strengthening wellbeing of society
- To implement codes of Responsible Care
- To align with 10 universal principles of UNGC
Governance & Ethics
- Good corporate governance
- Demonstrable business ethics
- Materiality assessment
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder management
- Data Security
GCL has started its journey on the path of Sustainability with a Sustainability Governance Structure by having a board level ESG committee and Functional Heads & Site Head’s level ESG Steering Committee.
GCL is committed for cleaner and safer environment and have provided advanced and modern facilities to efficiently control environmental pollution and achieve environmental discharge norms beyond statutory requirements. Health and Safety of our employees is of the utmost importance for us. We make all efforts to ensure safe injury free work place. Gharda group companies are certified for ISO 14001, ISO 18001, ISO 45001 and ISO 50001