STATUTORY REPORTS
26. Overview of the entity's material responsible business conduct issues Please indicate material responsible business conduct and sustainability issues pertaining to environmental and social matters that present a risk or an opportunity to your business, rationale for identifying the same, approach to adapt or mitigate the risk along-with its financial implications, as per the following format
Sr. No.
Material issue identified
Reducing Carbon footprint by using renewable energy
Rationale for identifying the risk / opportunity
In case of risk, approach to adapt or mitigate
GNFC is progressively enhancing the proportion of renewable energy in its overall energy mix while systematically reducing dependence on conventional fossil-based sources, thereby contributing meaningfully to the reduction of its carbon footprint. This strategic shift not only improves operational efficiency through cost optimisation but also strengthens the Company’s positioning as a responsible and sustainability -driven organisation.
The Company is exposed to environmental risks arising from climate change, including challenges such as water scarcity and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events. These factors have the potential to disrupt operations and may adversely affect longterm business continuity and stability.
GNFC is steadily advancing the integration of renewable energy within its operations. Nearly 42% of the plant area has been developed as a green belt, including a dedicated Oxygen Park. Additionally, the Company has been identified as a Designated Consumer (DC) under the Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) Scheme, under which multiple energy efficiency and conservation
Financial implications of the risk or opportunity (Indicate positive or negative implications)
Positive. The shift towards renewable energy sources enables the Company to optimise energy expenditure over the long term while simultaneously reinforcing investor trust and confidence in its sustainabilitydriven growth strategy.
Negative. . The implications of climate change may result in interruptions to operations and necessitate additional investments in mitigation and resilience -building infrastructure , thereby increasing overall costs.
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