Sustainability

in Practice
Section E |
Group 14

Aditya Chowdhury - 2021PGP015 (Marico)

Chirag - 2021PGP096 (Wipro)
Ishita Singhal - 2018IPM047 (Coca Cola)
Mohan Rongala - 2021PGP473 (Accenture)
Balaga Naga Sai Vardhan - 2021PGP081
(Amazon)
Surabhi Maskara - 2021PGP498 (Nestle)

ANALYSIS ON SUSTAINABILITY AT

MARICO
 Portfolio
About the company
One of India’s leading consumer goods
companies operating in the global beauty
and wellness categories
During FY 2020-21, Marico recorded a
turnover of about INR 80.5 billion (USD
1.1 billion)
Geography

Sustainability goals
Responsible resource consumption
Climate Change
Circular Economy
Sustainable supply chian
Community development
Product Responsibility
Sustainability goals by 2022 taking Progress so far
FY 13 as base year As of 31st March, 2021
Reduce energy intensity of plant operations by 50% Responsible resource 72% reduction in energy
Reduce GHG emission intensity by 75% Energy
consumption intensity
Have 'Zero PVC' use in packaging
Certify 20% of critical value-chain partners on level 1 of 100% offset in capacity

Water
creation
responsible sourcing
Increase farmer beneficiaries by 5% y-o-y 80% reduction in GHG
Climate change GHG Emissions
emission
Sustainability goals by 2025 taking
FY 13 as base year Circular economy Sustainable packaging
0.36% usage of PVC in
packaging
Have 100% recyclable reusable or compostable packaging
portfolio 95% using recyclable

product portfolio
Continuous sustainability goals
Offset 100% of water used in own operations through capacity Reduction in packaging

intensity by 10%
creation and conservation measures
Increase farmer beneficiaries by 5% y-o-y Sustainable supply chain Responsible sourcing 38% responsible sourcing
Ensure 100% adherence to all product compliance
88% increase in no. of
Sustainability goals by 2030 taking Community development Farmers
beneficiaries
FY 20 as base year Consumer health and
Product responsibility All compliances met
Reduce packaging intensity by 10% safety
 Ecological Footprint
Extending targets to meet For FY2020

unsatisfactory performance
Energy Used
391,297 GJ
Extend 'Zero PVC' use in packaging till 2023
instead of 2022 to to reduce it from 0.36% to
Zero
Extend timeline for achieving 100% recyclable Emissions
packaging portfolio till 2030 since current 19,427 tCO2e
levels of sustainability are at around 95%.
Without major changes to technology and
supply chain, the last 5% can prove to be a
Water used
difficult task.
27.5 crore litres
 Past Initiatives and their success
Marico through its initiatives focuses on raw materials, energy consumption, emissions, effluents, and waste.
Some of these initiatives include but are not limited to
Material Energy Water Waste

Baddi dams Plastic waste

FY2017-2018 Perundurai Unit
32 litres capacity Converted to fuel
100% wind power
Initiative taken to Community using Thermo
replace PVC with Jalgaon unit Catalytic De-
ponds
PET 91% renewable sources Polymerization
60 farm ponds in FY (TCD)
2017-18

Impact Impact Impact

Impact 1840 GJ energy Collected 12.5 ton
Store 35 crore
181 MT of PVC savings; 420 tCO2e of post-consumer
liters of water in FY
being replaced emission reduction plastic, generated
2017-2018
2000l polyfuel
 Future initiatives and Impact
Marico has outlines its future goals of sustainability by collaborating with partners and achieving them with clear
directives on the timeline.

Material Energy
Achievements so far
Partnership Net Zero Baddi unit secured GreenCo Gold
with Dow emissions Certification
Marico joined Marico plans to achieve Pendurai unit operates on 100% renewable
sustainable net zero emissions in energy
packaging initiative global operations by
2040 80% reduction in fossil fuel use
by Dow and Lucro
32% reduction in energy intensity
74% energy is through renewable source
86% fuel used is agro-waste
Impact Impact
Reusing 1 MMT of Zero GHG Marico Limited ranked highest
emissions by 2040
plastics by 2030 amongst FMCG companies in
ESG report by CRISIL
Sustainability Report Analysis on

Wipro

About the company Company's emphasis on

It is an Indian multinational Sustainable development goals

conglomerate with diverse businesses
including FMCG, lighting, information Direct Impact
technology, and consulting.

It had a revenue of 62225 mn in FY

2020-21.

Geography
It conducts its business in the US, Canada,
Brazil, Mexico, Southern Europe, Germany, Indirect Impact
Austria, ASEAN, Korea, Taiwan, China, etc.
 Sustainability goals
Net zero global economy by 2050
Achieve net zero GHG by 2040 and 55% reduction in GHG emission by 2030
Reduce absolute consumption of externally procured freshwater for operations by 50% by 2030
Less than 2% waste (excluding construction,demolition) from operations goes to landfill by 2025
Enhance the biodiversity quotient of Wipro owned campuses
Increase diversity of gender, ethnicity and persons with disability
Increase gender representation in senior leadership levels to 20% by 2025
Sustainability Pillars Thirty dimensions
Ecological Footprint of

operations
People at workplace
Product and customer

stewardship
Supplier relationship
Ecology and education
Community Engagement
Disclosures as a transformative

process
Advocacy
 Progress so far

35% of our India offices electricity is from

Only 3% of our solid waste is sent to

renewable sources landfill (excluding C&D)

41% of our water is recycled avoiding 9,775

18 Green Buildings. 206 million units of

Mn liters over last 10 years. Energy savings over last 10 years.

3 campus biodiversity projects

completedButterfly and wetland park in

574,110 tons of GHG emissions avoided

Bengaluru with 106 species of plants and

over last 10 years
multispecies garden in Pune campus with

300+ native species

 Ecological Footprint
FY 2020-21
CO2 emission
Future Roadmap 447683 tons of CO2 eq.

The reduction in water

Total energy

consumption has been around

consumption
2.5% annually for the past 3 years.

176320 MwH
The deadline has to be shifted

from 2030 to atleasr 2040

The waste sent to landfill was 3.9%
Water

this year as compared to 3% for 2

consumption
previous years. The goal should be
850 million litres
extended by 1-2 years to 2026-

2027 to reach below 2%.

Waste disposal
2087 tons
 Natural Capital Accounting Performance over past years
We are one of the few companies in the world to complete

a comprehensive valuation of our extended environmental

Particulars
2018-

19
2019-20 2020-21

footprint – GHG Emissions, Water Consumption, Water &

Land Pollution, Waste Generation, Air Pollution and Land

Total GHG

49823

emission (Tons of
559510 447683
6
CO2 eq)

Water recycled

(% of total
42 41 32
consumpion)

Waste sent to

landfill
3% 3% 3.9%
(excluding C&D)

Renewable

energy (% of

40% 35% 42.6%

total energy

consumption)

EPI (KWH units

per sq meter per

142.0 144 194.7
annum)
 Rewards and Recognition

Member of Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), World for the 11th time in a row
Named as 2021 World’s Most Ethical Company for the 10th successive year by the Ethisphere

Institute
Received Silver Class Sustainability Yearbook Award 2021
Ecovadis-CSR rating of Gold
Member of Vigeo Eiris Emerging Market Sustainability Index (comprises of the 70 most advanced

companies in the Emerging Market Region)

Member of FTSE4Good Index Series and also a global sector leader
Received A- in Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) - Climate Change Assessment
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT ANALYSIS ON
COCA
COLA

 About Company
The Coca-Cola Company is the world's largest SDG GOALS covered via
beverage company with more than 500 sparkling and Coca Cola's initiatives
still brands and nearly 3,900 bev­erage choices. Led (discussed below)
by Coca-Cola, one of the world's most valuable and
recognizable brands, the company's portfolio
features 21 billion-dollar brands.

The brands include Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero, Fanta,

Sprite, Dasani, vitamin water, Powerade, Minute Maid,
Simply, Del Valle, Georgia and Gold Peak. Through the
world's largest beverage distribution system, they are
the No. 1 provider of both sparkling and still beverages.
The company claims that with
an enduring commitment
to building sustainable communities, they are focused on
initiatives that reduce environmental footprint, create a
safe, inclusive work environment for associates, and
enhance the economic development of communities
Major Initiatives
World Without Waste
a bold, ambitious sustainable packaging initiative that is creating systemic change
by driving a circular economy for bottles and cans

Launched in 2018, The Coca-Cola Snippets from Sustainability Report:

Company’s global initiative ‘World
Without Waste’ (WWW) aimed at
reducing plastic footprint. Towards
its commitment of making the world
litter free by 2030, the Company has
made critical developments in India,
across its three key strategic pillars -
Design, Collect and Partner.
Progress (as of 2020-21)
Primary packaging that is recyclable or reusable - 99.5%
Total quantity of post-consumer packaging recovered in 2020 -
62,825 MT
Percentage of bottles and cans refilled or helped recover equivalent to
introduced into the marketplace in India 36 %
Major Initiatives
Water Leadership
The Coca-Cola Company has In 2020, a new 2030 water strategy was
continued focus on its three-pronged launched that recognizes the urgency of
water strategy - Reduce, Replenish & growing shared water challenges The
Reuse. With its futuristic approach strategic framework focuses on reducing
the Company has resolved to shared water challenges, improving
continue tending to its people and health of priority watersheds, and
communities. enhancing community water resilience.
Major Initiatives
Fruit Circular Economy - Unnati Interventions
Key features: Progress (as of 2020-21)
Dedicated effort to generate new The positive response of Unnati Mango
opportunities for farmers and local suppliers, Orange and Apple have benefitted over
transform supply chain from farm to table and one lakh farmers and furthered into
contribute towards their economic growth newer fruit varieties of Litchi and Grapes.
Improving livelihood by use of modern
agriculture practices such as ultra-high density The Company is on track with its
plantation, drip irrigation, training on good commitment to infuse USD 1.7 billion
agricultural practices, and high yielding along with partners to enhance India’s
cultivar agri–ecosystem and benefit 2,00,000
Positive impact on women’s empowerment, farmers by 2022.
community wellbeing and water stewardship
Adoption of digital technology for widespread
farmer reach
Procured best available varieties globally that
went through multiple in-house productivity
trials for our climatic conditions
Carbon Footprint
Coca-Cola was ranked as the world’s number 1 plastic polluter,
plastic bottles, saying that
Sustainability Headlines in 2020
Instances of Greenwashing?
As per the annual report of Break Free From Plastic,
it’s second consecutive year at the top.
In 2020, the company came under fire when it announced
that it would not abandon
they were popular with customers.
Despite this, the company is adamant that it is making
progress in tackling packaging waste. At the time, a
spokesperson said, “Globally, we have a commitment to
get every bottle back by 2030, so that none of it ends up
as litter or in the oceans, and the plastic can be recycled
into new bottles. Bottles with 100% recycled plastic are
now available in 18 markets around the world, and this is
continually growing.”
Then, in June 2021, environmental organisation Earth
Island Institute filed a lawsuit against the beverage giant
for falsely advertising that it is sustainable and eco-
friendly despite being the largest plastic polluter in the
world.
Sustainability report
analysis at Nestlé
About the company
Nestle is one of the world’s largest food and
beverage company.
It has more than 2000 brands from global to
local favorites.

Geography
Nestle is present in more than 190 countries
across the world.
Nestle has divided its Geographical zones around
the globe.
The five geographical zones are Zone North
America (NA), Zone Latin America (LATAM), Zone
Europe (EUR), Zone Asia, Oceania and Africa
(AOA), and Zone Greater China (GC).
 Sustainability over the years
1997 Nestle established its vision in nutrition, Health and wellness.

Nestle collaborated with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent
2002 Societies to improve the sanitation structure.
Nestle launched Nestlé Cocoa Plan and Nescafé Plan to develop sustainable cocoa supply
2010
chain.

The first food company to collaborate with the Fair Labor Association to tackle child labor in
2011
the supply chain. It positively impacted more than 127 thousand children.
Launched Nestlé needs YOUth, which aimed to support 10 million young people in
2017
employement.

2018 Launched Nestlé for Healthier Kids, aimed 29 millon children to improve how they eat.

Inaugurates the Institute of Packaging Sciences to advance sustainable packaging and reduce
2019 waste.
Nestlé Net Zero Roadmap is launched that aims for 100% recyclable packaging by 2025 and
2020 net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
 Sustainability Goals
For individuals and Families
Providing happier and healthier lives.
By the year 2030, help 50 million children to
adopt healthy lifestyle.

For communities
Develop livelihoods of thriving communities.
By the year 2030, improve 30 million
livelihoods that are connected to business
activities.

For the planet

Preserve and protect the resources and
environment.
By the year 2030, aim for zero environmental
impact in business operations.
 Sustainability initiatives and Success
Nestle has initiated various practices and campaigns to establish an overall sustainable business model. The
company believes in creating value for all its shareholders including employees, consumers, farmers and society

Improve water Efficiency Climate change initiatives Improve packaging performance

Reduction in direct water usage per Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) 35% of packaging used are recycled
tonne of product in every product emissions per tonne of product in materials. Recycling address waste
category. every product category management through packaging.
 Future Roadmap

By 2025, reduction in 100% sustainable and

carbon emissions by 20%. certified palm oil by 2023

100% deforestation free

for supply chain by 2025.
100% use of renewable
electricity in sites by 2025

100% reuse or recycle of By 2030, reduction in

packaging materials by 2025. carbon emissions by 50%.

100% sustainable certified By 2050, net zero

coffee and cocoa by 2025. carbon emissions.
Accenture
 THE ACCENTURE SUSTAINABILITY VALUE PROMISE
Through technology and human ingenuity, Accenture is making sustainability a force for change

Responsible Consumption
Accenture is acting on numerous environmental,
According to the corporate citizenship report published in
governance and social priorities and helping its
2020, Accenture has achieved the below mentioned
stakeholders do the same, thus creating a more
savings in EPI, water consumption and electricity
sustainable world for all.
consumption in 2020 as compared to 2019.
Some of the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) Description FY 19 FY 20 Variance
of Accenture are responsible production and
consumption, climate actions, partnerships for goals, Energy Performance Index (EPI) 170 126 -26%
clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean
energy. Water consumption, KL/Employee 6.9 4.9 -29%

Electricity, mill kWh 240 182 -24%

Environmental Sustainability
Commitments and Goals
Net Zero Emissions by 2025
Accenture has pledged to keep the global
warming temperature below 1.5 degrees by
signing the Paris Climate Agreement.
The aim is to reduce the absolute
greenhouse gas emissions by 11% till 2025.
Using 100% renewable electricity for office
needs by 2023.
Suppliers are required to disclose their
plans and actions to reduce emissions.
Shift to Zero Waste
100% of the e-waste will be reused or
recycled by 2025.
Use of single-use plastics would be discarded
in all the office locations.
Planning for water-risk
Total Revenue
The aim is to reduce the impact of drought,
water scarcity and flooding.
Reducing water usage in the drought-prone
regions.
 SUPPLY CHAIN
Accenture has a multi-billion dollar supply chain, thus an opportunity to bring about major changes by using
sustainable procurement practices.
The company follows Procurement Plus approach to work with suppliers to promote sustainability.
Procurement Plus addresses four important factors to drive sustainability: supplier inclusion and diversity, the
environment, human rights and the future of work.

Responsible Procurement
Driving Supplier Sustainability

Accenture's suppliers use emission-reducing energy

To drive responsible procurement, smaller more diverse
sources, thus minimizing the footprint created by their
suppliers are identified.
goods and services, and adapting to customer
preferences in their reporting to drive action toward
Suppliers are also requested to provide data and
responsible business decisions.
information regarding how they are reducing their
environmental impact.
Accenture has developed a supplier risk management
model to keep a check whether supplier supports the
To facilitate continuous innovation, Accenture enables
commitments related to environmental sustainability. It
the right environment for the suppliers by paying the
helps the company to focus on suppliers who are
suppliers in a timely manner.
relevant and take further investigative action if required.
Progress till now
Reduction in Total Emissions-
Supplier's actions to reduce emissions -
Total emission decreased by 65% from the
60% of suppliers revealed their actions and 58 %
2016 baseline.
suppliers revealed their targets towards reducing
Emissions per unit of revenue decreased by
emissions.
76%.
Investment in Carbon Removals -
Renewable Electricity -
Accenture invested in nature based carbon
53% of the offices and centers are powered by
removals in order to remove 13 plus metric tons
renewable energy.
of carbon over the span of next 20 years.
Green IT -
Zero Waste-
Accenture moved all its applications from data
In 2021, Accenture worked on eliminating
center to cloud and monitor their consumption
single use items and replacing it with eco-
through analysis of usage patterns and
friendly products.
performance data, thus increasing efficiency
which leads to reduced emissions.
Planning for water risk-
Travel, Sustainable Aviation Fuel-
Efficient use, reuse, management and discharge
Accenture is working to find ways to further
of water is undertaken in all the office facilities.
decarbonize business travel.