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4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Provide the following details related to water discharged. Indicate if any independent assessment/evaluation/
assurance has been carried out by an external agency? (Y/N). If yes, name of the external agency
Yes. Independent external Reasonable Sustainability Reporting assurance was conducted by DNV Business Assurance
India Private Limited.
Please refer to Table no. 26(b) on page 145 of the Sustainability Databook.
Has the entity implemented a mechanism for Zero Liquid Discharge? If yes, provide details of its coverage and
implementation.
conservation.
No. However, Refer point 1 of Table no. 27 on page 146 of the Sustainability Databook for other measures on water
Please provide details of air emissions (other than GHG emissions) by the entity. Indicate if any independent
assessment/evaluation/assurance has been carried out by an external agency? (Y/N) If yes, name of the external
agency
Yes. Independent external Reasonable Sustainability Reporting assurance was conducted by DNV Business Assurance
India Private Limited.
Please refer to Table no. 29 on page 148 of the Sustainability Databook.
Provide details of greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions) & its intensity. Indicate if any
independent assessment/evaluation/assurance has been carried out by an external agency? (Y/N) If yes, name
of the external agency
Yes. Independent external Reasonable Sustainability Reporting assurance was conducted by DNV Business Assurance
India Private Limited.
Please refer to Table no. 30(a) on page 149 of the Sustainability Databook.
Does the entity have any project related to reducing Green House Gas emission? If Yes, then provide details.
Yes, business outreach done to identify specific intervention for reduced emissions Crisil includes environment
sustainability as a metric in our Balance Score Card.
• In 2024, we have increased procurement of green energy for our offices, expanding the number to 3 offices as
compared to 1 in 2023. This contributed to a significant 64% reduction in our Scope 1 & 2 carbon emission in 2024
over 2019
• Our Scope 3 emissions account for 86% of total emissions. In 2024, Crisil requested emissions data from suppliers
that form top 75% of suppliers in value terms. We continued to sensitise and encourage the supply chain to monitor
and disclose the carbon footprint of their operations. In 2024, we introduced few experts to our supply chain to
support them in reporting their emissions
• In two of Crisil’s key locations, electric vehicles (EVs) were introduced for airport transfer and ad hoc business travel.
This marks a pioneering step towards responsible business travel and reducing Scope 3 emissions
• Travel MIS shared with business teams for emissions tracking
• Business outreach done to identify specific intervention for reduced emissions
Provide details related to waste management by the entity. Indicate if any independent assessment/evaluation/
assurance has been carried out by an external agency? (Y/N) If yes, name of the external agency
Yes. Independent external Reasonable Sustainability Reporting assurance was conducted by DNV Business Assurance
India Private Limited.
Please refer to Table no. 28, 28(a), 28(b) on page 147 of the Sustainability Databook.
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