RISING TO THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE
We are one of the six Indian companies to be recognised as 'Climate Change Rising Stars' on the CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) India 2019 A- list. The list incorporates strategies, disclosures, performance and action in the areas of carbon emission, to create a comprehensive benchmark that identifies a company's commitment to mitigate risks arising from climate change. CDP ratings have implications for Tata Consumer on the Bombay Stock Exchange Carbonex Index and Bloomberg terminals.
SOURCING WITH PURPOSE
We are committed to 100% sustainable sourcing of all our global tea brands by 2020. We are the co-founder and an active member of the Rainforest Alliance (RFA) and trustea. We promote sustainable agricultural practices across our supply chain and support our stakeholders in gaining certifications from both RFA and trustea.
Two recent independent studies found that RFA certification was linked with higher household incomes and lower rates of poverty for coffee-farming households, compared to non- certified farms.
Through trustea in India, we are working with 49,000 smallholder tea growers, 460 tea estates, 0.3 million female workers and 0.25 million male workers, to address pertinent concerns, ranging from bettering working conditions, strengthening health and safety practices and promoting environment-friendly practices.
LEAVING A MARK. NOT A FOOTPRINT.
Sustainable packaging
With increased awareness among all stakeholders, sustainable packaging technologies and the trend towards recyclable and biodegradable packaging is gaining momentum. As a responsible organisation, we are working towards the development of recyclable packaging to eliminate the use of multi-laminate packaging for Tata Salt. We sold 21% of our Tata Salt products in recyclable packaging during the year, and plan to increase this figure substantially in FY 2020-21.
of Tata Salt products sold in recyclable packaging in FY 2019-20
UK Plastics Pact
As part of the UK Plastics Pact, we are working with different agencies to generate structural designs for recyclable/compostable/ reusable packaging. We have successfully completed trials for biodegradable fibre mesh, recyclable pouch and envelopes for cold infusions and are evaluating feasibility and timing of market launch. Our on-the-go cup will also be transitioned to recyclable alternatives.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
In India, large-scale plant trials and transit trials were conducted for recyclable laminates on various SKUs and we are exploring feasibility for market launch. Further, under the guidance of the Plastic Waste Management Rules India, we have framed an ERP Plan for collection and reprocessing of plastic packaging waste on a brand neutral basis across key markets. The target is to secure 100% collection and disposal of plastic packaging by 2020 in India.
Tata Volunteering Week
As part of the Tata Volunteering Week (TVW) campaign in September 2019, our Chairman Mr. N. Chandrasekaran encouraged Tata employees to take up the Government of India’s 2019 Swachhata Hi Seva (Service for Cleanliness) initiative. People across our subsidiaries and associate companies, along with our offices and factories, came out in large numbers to volunteer for this cause.
TVW highlights, September 2019
*Note: This is inclusive of JVs, subsidiaries and associate companies.
EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES THROUGH SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS
Aranya Natural
Aranya Natural celebrated the 25th year of its journey with an international conference on 'Natural Dyes' in Munnar in February 2020.
Aranya Natural, a unit of Srishti Trust, is supported by Tata Consumer and works with designers to create natural dyed fabrics. This milestone of 25 years offered an opportunity to showcase to the world that natural dyes are the way forward towards a sustainable future for fashion.
Improving Lives
The United Nations Children Fund and Ethical Tea Partnership's 'Improving Lives' programme aims to tackle the systemic issues affecting women and children in 200+ tea estates in Assam, spanning over one-fourth of formal tea estates in the region. More than 30,000 adolescent girls have been positively impacted through Adolescent Girls' Groups and life skills training. The quality of education, health and nutrition provided in these tea estates has improved through training and upskilling of all relevant stakeholders.
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