BUILDING A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
OUR CONTRIBUTION TO UNSDGs
Our business model seeks to create shared sustainable value for the Company. The Company has defined a strategy that integrates business objectives with sustainability objectives, aimed at returning value to each capital with a view to sustainable development.
At KBL, we aimed at creating alignment between our goals and the goals of the international community. This alignment allowed us to create meaningful change at the local level that contributes to corporate objectives, while advancing the global sustainability agenda.
The Company has defined a system of values, organisational instruments, policies and operating systems that, as a whole, support the Group’s various business units in sustainable management, giving rise to a constant path of sustainable growth.
In consultation with our stakeholders, we selected 13 UNSDGs that we are putting all our efforts into for helping accomplish sustainable development.
Good Health and Well-Being
KBL’s contribution
We believe good health and wellbeing of our employees is the key for maximising process efficiency and output. Apart from employees, we also care for their families and the society.
Key Initiatives
- Medical health check-up for all employees and workers
- Support to HIV prevention program
- Blood donation camps
- Employee well-being clubs
- Parivar Suraksha Yojna for employees
- Striving for Zero Accident Rate with safety and reliability of manufacturing operations
- Health check-up camps and health awareness sessions at schools and nearby villages
Quality Education
KBL’s contribution
We encourage our employees to learn and grow, and also support people around us to develop their skills to earn a living. We have implemented various facilities and schemes supporting education, competency development and skill development.
Key Initiatives
- Kirloskar High School - Open to All
- Plumber skill development program
- Higher Education Policy for employees
- TV Sets and sound system for smart classes at Dewas
- Bodhi Training Centre at Kaniyur and Kirloskarvadi
- Training for dealer employees at Kirloskarvadi plant
- Skill development through IGCC employee enhancement
Gender Equality
KBL’s contribution
Gender equality is essential to develop a safer and healthier society and to achieve economic growth by optimising human potential. We promote gender equality and have set an internal benchmark for this goal.
Key Initiatives
- 100% women-driven manufacturing plant at Kaniyur
- Employed 15 female MBA Graduates from North-East to leverage its socio-economic model
- 30% women representation on the Board
- Gender diversity: Female Workforce at 7.3%
Clean Water and Sanitation
KBL’s contribution
We employ a robust water management strategy revolving around the principles of conservation, reuse and recycling. Through this, we demonstrate our commitment to sustainable water management practices and contribute to preservation and responsible use of this vital resource.
Key Initiatives
- KBL pumps provide drinking water to ~35% of India’s population
- Rainwater harvesting is done across plant locations and corporate office
- Recycling of wastewater for manufacturing processes and gardening
- Products for water application in domestic, industry and irrigation sectors
- Toilet facilities for ladies at school (modular toilets, pathway work, civil foundation and allied sanitary services at Kirloskarvadi school)
- Drinking water facilities for students in schools
Affordable and Clean Energy
KBL’s contribution
As we know, grid energy is the biggest resource and a huge cost for industries. We intend to replace this with renewable energy that is clean and more cost-effective. We also encourage our value chain partners to use renewable energy.
Key Initiatives
- 20-22% of energy consumption done through renewable energy
- Set up 4 MW Windmills and 4.5 MW Rooftop Solar
- Target to enhance renewable energy contribution up to 70% in next 2 years
Decent Work and Economic Growth
KBL’s contribution
In line with our purpose of “Enriching Lives, Transcending Boundaries”, we strive for growth of our employees and the economy of our country. We are proud to contribute to national aspirations including Make in India and AtmaNirbhar Bharat.
Key Initiatives
- 6,000+ employee strength
- Employee engagement activities
- Opportunities for career growth
- Being one of India’s AtmaNirbhar organisations
- Global presence and focus on high-growth market segment
- Extensive channel partner network
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
KBL’s contribution
Through a 135+ year history, we are leading the industry through our product stewardship and innovative approach. Our vision is to enrich lives across communities through innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.
Key Initiatives
- One of Asia’s largest hydraulic research centres at Kirloskarvadi
- 21 patents held
- 100+ research papers published
- 3D printing technology
- Lowest life cycle cost design for pumps, offering longer life and minimum cost towards operations and maintenance
- Strengthening India’s core sectors by supplying pumps to iconic structures
- Providing cutting-edge, energy and environment-friendly innovative solutions (Star-rated pumps, DBxe, PAT and PICO)
- Offering digital technologies through innovative solutions, such as KirloSmartTM
- Technology upgradation projects such as machine diting, replacement of old reciprocating compressor with energy-efficient screw compressor, replacement of old SCR-based furnace panel with IGBT-based panel in ACS foundry
Reduced Inequalities
KBL’s contribution
We are present in all parts of India and globally, and we employ and work with people from all communities.
Key Initiatives
- Providing equal opportunities to all and not discriminating on race, caste, gender, religion, colour, age and nationality
- Workplace accessible for differently-abled employees
Sustainable Cities and Communities
KBL’s contribution
We provide efficient and innovative pumping systems for water treatment plants, domestic applications and commercial buildings to fulfil water requirements of communities, and support them through our CSR policy.
Key Initiatives
- Infrastructure development support to Indian Red Cross Society
- Infrastructure development at schools
- KBL’s corporate office is IGBC “LEED platinum-certified” Green Building
- Village bus project though Rashtriya Life-Saving Society
- Assistance to medical institutions and hospital infrastructure
Responsible Consumption and Production
KBL’s contribution
We are committed to reducing resource consumption and waste management as we reduce, reuse, and recycle resources through our procurement and manufacturing activities. We optimise consumption and stimulate demand for recycled products, promote waste collection and reprocessing, and work towards zero discharge to landfill.
Key Initiatives
- Encouraging suppliers to adopt KBL’s environment practices
- Sand reclamation and reuse in foundries
- Polypropylene storage box introduced at Kaniyur to avoid carton boxes
- Suppliers recommended to use polythene cover thickness of above 50-micron for wrapping components for easy recycling
- Water recycling achieved up to 31% and material recycling up to 38% in foundry processes
Climate Action
KBL’s contribution
We are aware of the impact of climate change and contribute to reducing it through green initiatives to reduce GHG emissions throughout the value chain.
Key Initiatives
- Inventorisation of Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions
- Carbon footprint study for key products
- CII GreenCo certification for manufacturing plants
- CII GreenPro certification for product groups
- Carbon Net Zero roadmap finalisation by FY 2024-25
Life on Land
KBL’s contribution
With life on land impacted due to industrialisation and deforestation, we are working towards improving biodiversity within our boundaries by planting trees and developing small forests. We promote tree plantation beyond fence by way of CSR activities.
Key Initiatives
- Animal Rescue project through RESQ
- Promoting environmental sustainability through ecological balance, conservation of natural resources and promoting biodiversity
- Kirloskar Centenary Forest at Dewas
- Tree plantation drive across plants
Partnership for Goals
KBL’s contribution
We understand we can grow if our value chain partners grow. Our business model is based on partnership with a huge base of suppliers and dealers, and we conduct our CSR activities through our partner Vikas Charitable Trust.
Key Initiatives
- CSR activities through CSR partner Vikas Charitable Trust
- ESG assessment for value chain partners
- 96% local sourcing
- Development of APOEM facilities with business partners
- Network of 650+ service centres and 16,000+ channel partners in India
- Partnerships with trade and industry associates
- Joint venture with Corrocoat and Ebara Pumps
