Dalmia Bharat Ltd

Dalmia Bharat engaged in the following representations to the government: [...] The legal team engaged in public advocacy (individually and through FICCI, CII and CMA, among others) to influence policy. Neither Dalmia Bharat nor its material subsidiaries received any show cause/legal notices from Central or State Pollution Control Board. It has not been significantly fined or non-monetary sanctions for non- compliances with laws or regulations. No complaints were received by Dalmia Bharat and/or at the Group-level relating to child labour, forced labour, involuntary labour or sexual harassment in the last financial year."
"7. Businesses, when engaged in influencing public and regulatory policy, should do so in a responsible manner. a. Is your company a member of any trade and chamber or association? If yes, name only those major ones that your business deals with. b. Have you advocated/lobbied through above associations Yes 60 for the advancement or improvement of public good? Yes/ No; if yes specify the broad areas (drop box: Governance and Administration, Economic Reforms, Inclusive Development Policies, Energy security, Water, Food Security, Sustainable Business Principles, Others)

###### PUBLIC ADVOCACY

Dalmia Bharat collaborates with government bodies to participate in meaningful dialogue and action needed for nation building. We make periodic suggestions and recommendations to various central and state ministries and think tanks like Niti Aayog. We engage with the government on national imperatives, including (but not limited to) the ease of doing business, the "Make in India" agenda, regulatory changes, business clearances and approvals, rationalisation of taxation and levies.

We are part of several industry associations and think tanks that ideate and interface with various governmental bodies to help design holistic policies for the country's growth and development. Being a member of these associations helps us raise issues that may impact our business operations and profitability on relevant forums and seek timely support and solutions.

Describe the process(es) your organization has in place to ensure that your engagement activities are consistent with your overall climate change strategy[…]Dalmia Bharat believes that the carbon neutral pathway undertaken by the company will be successfully accomplished only if we develop associations with like-minded institutions. In accordance with this, we ensure engagement with policy makers and trade associations that work towards a similar 1.5DS trajectory growth. We are a part of national and international initiatives/charters, actively pushing the industry towards better natural capital preservation. Citing a few examples of our engagements to illustrate how these are in line with our climate change strategy:
1. Energy Transition Commission: It is a London-based think tank working towards sector-specific global as well as regional/country roadmaps on net-zero transition of the industry, by collecting and disseminating information with policy advocacy
2. COP-26 Business Leaders – We are a member of COP-26 Business Leaders Group under COP-26 presidency, working towards net-zero transition and building a suitable case in respective influence areas
3. Mission Possible Platform – As a member of Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), we are a part of the Mission Possible platform for cement sector towards net-zero transition
4. SBTi – We are committed to Science Based Targets initiative 1.5-degree scenario and have approved below 2-degree SBTi targets
5. Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition – We are a member of the CPLC and have also been designated as a Carbon Pricing Champion; the coalition is aimed towards implementing carbon pricing instruments globally, through policy advocacy and knowledge sharing on carbon price
6. CII Working Group on Zero Carbon transition – We are a member of CII Working Group on Zero Carbon transition, sharing ideas and knowledge towards ambitious carbon reduction objectives
7. EV100 – We are a member of the EV 100 initiative
8. EP100 – We are a member of the EP100 initiative and are committed to doubling our energy productivity by 2030
9. RE100 – We are a member of the RE100 initiative and have ambitions to use 100% RE by 2030

Does your organization have a public commitment or position statement to conduct your engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement?[…]Yes