ESG

PS Group is dedicated to integrating sustainability into every aspect of its management and operations by addressing critical environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities.
We recognize that our actions have a cyclical impact on the environment and society. This belief shapes our ESG strategy, which is built on three interconnected pillars: Purpose, Policy, and Practice. Our purpose informs our policies, which in turn guide our practices, creating a continuous cycle that brings us closer to achieving our sustainability goals with every step we take.

Through this strategy, we address key material factors identified in our 2024-25 assessment:

1. 1. Purpose focuses on environmental and social criteria.
2. 2. Policy & Practice address governance criteria.

1. Stakeholder Engagement

Align all stakeholders with our purpose, policies, and practices.

Actions:

• Conduct surveys and gather feedback from employees, directors, vendors, and contractors.
• Provide transparent quarterly progress reports to all stakeholders.
• Deliver training and awareness programs on:
  • Environment & Climate Change: Waste management, water conservation, biodiversity preservation, sustainable consumption, and climate impact.
  • Social Rights: POSH, non-discrimination, and equal opportunities.
  • Work Ethics: Company values and code of conduct.
  • Employee Rights & Welfare.

Target:

Reach 20,000 people annually through awareness initiatives.

Projects:

• Employee training programs.
• Youth education initiatives.
• Vendor empowerment (prioritizing SME vendors).

2. Health, Safety, and Wellbeing

Achieve zero fatalities and incidents across all sites.

Conduct regular safety training and audits.

Targets:

• Train 15,000 people annually in construction safety.
• Reach 700 people through mental health and wellbeing programs.

3. Employee Wellbeing and Development

Provide medical support and health camps.

Offer technical skills training for sustainable architecture.

Projects:

• Health insurance for 600 employees.
• Eye health camps for 1,500 people.
• Blood donation camps for 250 people.
• Technical upskilling for 3,500 people annually.

4. Social Responsibility

• Youth education programs.
• CSR initiatives, including book and clothing drives.
• Tree plantation campaigns.

5. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

• Zero tolerance for discrimination based on caste, creed, gender, or age.

1. Risk Management

• Strengthen climate risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct climate risk assessments for all projects.
• Integrate resilience measures into building design and operations.

2. Water Conservation

• Reduce freshwater dependency by optimizing usage.
• Treat and reuse 90% of water in building designs.
• Implement rainwater harvesting (RWH) at headquarters.
• Monitor water usage and sources throughout projects.

3. Waste Management

• Minimize waste through circular economy principles.
• Ban plastic bottles, paper cups, and tissue paper in premises.

4. Responsible Supply Chain

• Ensure ESG compliance in procurement.
• Allocate 50% of project budgets to locally sourced materials.
• Prioritize waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and upcycling.

5. Climate Resilience and Decarbonisation

• Reduce carbon footprint through energy efficiency.
• Maintain air quality standards (PM 2.5 under 60, PM 10 under 100).
• Implement solar power at headquarters and development sites.

6. Biodiversity Conservation

• Protect and enhance biodiversity in project areas.
• Plant 10 trees for every tree removed.
• Annual targets: 30,000 trees and 300,000 shrubs planted.