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Company’s Sustainability Report FY 2023 is structured around Yara’s 5Cs approach to sustainability: Commit, Channelize, Care, Concern, and Contribute

 Yara India, a part of Norwegian multinational Yara International – the world’s leading crop nutrition company and a provider of agricultural, industrial, and environmental solutions, today released its second Sustainability Report. The report outlines Yara India’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by improving energy efficiency, adopting renewable energy, and implementing sustainable farming practices. The company has set a target to cut GHG emissions by 70,000 tCO2e by 2026.

Additionally, the report details Yara’s efforts to enhance the sustainability of its operations in India and the progress made towards these goals. Throughout the reporting period, Yara’s digital platforms have effectively disseminated knowledge, reaching over 4.6 million farmers with valuable insights and guidance.

The sustainability report is structured around Yara’s 5Cs approach to sustainability: Commit, Channelize, Care, Concern, and Contribute. These pillars are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and address critical areas such as resilient governance, efficient resource allocation, environmental stewardship, empathy-driven solutions, and overall societal improvement. The company has outlined a plan to invest in initiatives and programs that will reduce operating costs, provide new revenue opportunities, mitigate operating risks and increase the female workforce across the value chain.

On the occasion, Sanjiv Kanwar, Managing Director, Yara South Asia said, “In an era where the resource use efficiency is declining, our focus is to ensure nutrition sufficiency to help improve farm productivity and incomes.  For the same, Yara offers lower carbon footprint fertiliser portfolio, prioritize practices that restore soil health over time and contribute to move India towards a nature positive food future. Empowering women farmers is not just a moral imperative; it’s a strategic investment in the future of agriculture. At Yara India, we are actively bridging the gender gap and unlocking the untapped potential of women farmers. Through our partnerships with 15 women exclusive FPOs, each with an average of 2,000 members, we are directly supporting approximately 30,000 women farmers and 120,000 members within the farming community. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable agricultural landscape which is visible as a key imperative in our sustainability report as well.”

Speaking on the occasion, May-Elin Stener, the Ambassador of Norway to India, said, “As the largest shareholder in Yara, the Norwegian government is proud to support Yara’s objectives, which align closely with the government’s priorities: improving food security, supporting sustainable farming practices, adapting to climate change, and promoting diversity and inclusion. Yara contributes to improving food security not only by offering high-quality products but also by educating farmers in best practices for optimal yields and healthier soil. The 2023 Sustainability Report demonstrates Yara’s commitment to creating a more environmentally sound and gender equal agricultural sector in India. This report highlights not just your achievements, but also your ongoing dedication to innovation and environmental responsibility.”

Company’s Sustainability Report FY 2023 is structured

 Company is addressing all aspects of soil health, farm productivity, nutritional security and climate change.

SML Limited (Formerly Sulphur Mills Ltd.) has been awarded first position in the FICCI Sustainable Agriculture Awards 2023 for the category of Initiatives on Agri Based Decarbonisation. Its products such as Fertis, TechnoZ, and TrackonGold help in reducing greenhouse gas emissions promoting sustainable agriculture while increasing the farm productivity and farmer income.

SML Limited is addressing all aspects of soil health, farm productivity, Nutritional Security and climate change.

 “SML’s solutions decrease GHG emissions while increasing farm productivity. The company has planned for agriculture 50 years from now and is addressing all aspects of soil health, farm productivity and climate change”, said Deepak Shah, Chairman, SML Ltd.

SML Limited has the world’s largest manufacturing capacity of highly effective low-dose and safer WDG formulation. The company strives to ensure that the nutritional content of the output by balanced nutritional to the crops. SML strives to create an eco-friendly environment so that all their fertilizers are natural and do not harm agricultural produce.

 Company is addressing all aspects of soil