Indo Count Industries Ltd., India’s leading manufacturer and exporter of home textiles products, has been internationally recognised for its proactive measures and coordinated action on climate issues by CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project).
CDP is a well-known international organisation that runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, etc. to manage their environmental impacts.
In a statement, the company informed that it achieved a ‘B’ score, which is in the management band (taking co-ordinated actions on climate issues) garnering a score higher than the average ‘B-‘ for companies across Asia as well as the globe.
As per the statement, it is also far ahead of other companies in the textiles and fabric goods domain, that had an average score of ‘C’.
This initiative covers metrics such as value chain engagement, emission reduction initiatives, risk management processes, governance, business strategy and financial planning, etc., disclosing its contribution, initiatives and improvements in the ‘Climate Change’ module at CDP.
The module aims to make environmental reporting and risk management a business norm, driving disclosure, insight and action towards a sustainable economy.
Anil Kumar Jain, Executive Chairman of the company said, “We are proud to have been recognised yet again for our sustainability efforts. We have been consistent in fulfilling our great vision to minimise environmental impact as much as possible. Indo Count’s focus remains on its diverse eco-friendly initiatives and sustainable product offerings. For us, growth and corporate responsibility go hand in hand, and we remain more committed than ever towards the cause, as we transform the world for the better, one thread at a time.”
The company has various sustainable value chain undertaking various initiatives that support energy and water conservation, sustainable farming and climate protection, amongst others.
