This report showcases our performance across the Six Capitals of the Integrated Reporting framework: Financial Capital, Manufactured Capital, Intellectual Capital, Human Capital, Natural Capital, and Social & Relationship Capital. Achieving sustainability in business requires a clear understanding of the trade-offs between the different capitals to maximise positive outcomes while minimising or eliminating negative impacts. For us, striking a balance between these competing tendencies is an ongoing endeavour, and we strive to achieve it to the best of our ability.
The Six Capitals
Financial Capital
- Sources include debt and equity financing and cash generated by operations and investments
- Funds are being invested in various CAPEX projects throughout the business
Manufactured Capital
- Investments are focussed on expansion, bringing efficiency and upgrading existing equipment and infrastructure
Intellectual Capital
- Considerable investments focussed on ESG and innovation agenda for a competitive edge
- Due assessment of the returns on investment against the extent to which it might aid business growth
Human Capital
- Investment in hiring the right people for the right job so as to maintain its status as ‘employer of choice
- Assessing the necessary skills and specialisation to deliver on the objectives
Natural Capital
- Natural capital inputs such as raw materials, water, fuel and renewable energy, etc., critical to operate efficiently
Social & Relationship Capital
- Fundamental part stakeholders play in creating & sustaining an enabling external environment for the business to flourish
- Consideration of all relevant factors while making investment decisions