Strength and
Sustainability for
a green future.
Strength and sustainability
for a green future
Greening growth is the only way to build a sustainable future. Guided by the Belief and aligned with the group strategy of ‘accelerating green growth’, We are changing the story of finding sustainable solutions. On one hand, we Are expanding our capacities to address the growing needs of a fast growing Economy. On the other, we are further improving our operational efficiency While continuously lowering our carbon footprint.
Progress report 2021
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
Net sales (` crores)
13,794
+23%
Operating EBITDA (` crores)
3,207
+21%
Profit after tax (` crores)*
2,081
+16%
EBITDA margin (%)
23.3
-40 bps
Return on average capital employed (%)
13.10
+160 bps
Dividend per share (`)
6.30
Cement production (MT)
25.89
+16%
Capacity utilisation (%)
86
Average realisation per tonne (`)
5,105
+3.5%
Share of sustainable products in total sales (%)
89.5
New capacity added(MTPA)
1.8
New employees added (%)
342*
*Of which 9% are women
Safe onsite man-hours (million))
101.8
Reduction in LTIFR (/million hours)
0.21
-24%
Employee training man-hours
8
Reduction in total onsite recordable injury(%)
21
Water positivity
8X
Clinker factor (%))
63.00
+150 BPS
Plastic negative
3.5X
Waste consumption (MT)
8.8
People impacted through community intervention programmes(million))
2.80
Specific net CO2 emission(kg CO2 per tonne of cementitious materials)
528.8
Our sustainability strategy
Blueprint for green
growth
At Ambuja Cement, we have always embedded social and environmental considerations into our operations and decision-making, which has strengthened our competitive edge. Our distinctive approach to sustainability enables us to measure the impact we are creating on society and the environment and calibrate our business operations and actions accordingly. We scrupulously map our progress along set targets and report on our nonfinancial impact.
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sustainability highlights
50%
Clean electricity in cement production (%)
154
Reduction in clinker factor (bps)
8.8
Waste consumption (MT)
2.8
People impacted through community intervention programmes (million)
3.5
Plastic negative (x)
528.8
Specific net CO2 emission (kg CO2 per tonne of cementitious materials)
Chairman’s Message
Narotam Sekhsaria Chairman
Towards a sustainable
future for all
Dear shareholders
At the onset, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for our frontline workers, whose untiring efforts at ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees and communities have allowed us to hold our heads high, and continue our operations without disruptions.
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Neeraj AkhouryManaging Director and CEO
Demonstrating the
strength of our resolve
Dear shareholders
The year 2021 was a study in contrast for the Indian economy and the cement industry. While the government’s continued policy push towards infrastructure and affordable housing bode well for a strong rebound in demand, the onset of a more severe second wave in the second quarter.
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Give a man orders and he will do the task
reasonably well. But let him set his own
targets, give him freedom and authority, and
his task becomes a personal mission 
Our Capitals
FINANCIAL CAPITAL 
Effective management of our manufacturing assets contribute to our operational efficiency, profitability and continued growth.
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Manufactured capital 
Effective management of our manufacturing assets contribute to our operational efficiency, profitability and continued growth.
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Intellectual capital 
Our intellectual capital consists of the wealth of ideas, technical expertise, process knowledge, consistent capability of innovation and other intangibles such..
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Natural capital 
We understand that we can play a significant role in promoting sustainable development and limiting climate change. We have stringent controls in place...
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Social Capital 
At Ambuja Cement, the community is considered the primary stakeholder of the Company. Our holistic community development initiatives...
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Relationship capital 
Our relationship capital relates to the intangible value inherent in our ties and shared commitments with our business partners, consumers and...
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Human Capital 
The Ambuja Cement team of 10,463 employees (including third-party contractual employees) is our most valuable asset, which propels the Company
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Shaping our
future course
Aligned with the growth strategy of our parent company and rooted in our robust vision, our strategy has been designed to capitalise on emerging opportunities, and ensure that we emerge more profitable, responsible and beneficial for our stakeholders.
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
RECOGNISED ACROSS
PLATFORMS
The awards and recognition received during the year are testament to our efforts to create a difference in the industry.
GOVERNANCE
Upholding a culture
of accountability
We are guided by a strong value system and take pride in being a responsible corporate body that has consistently built upon its solid foundations for oversight.
