Environment

SocialGovernance

ESG Report2022-23

Table ofcontents
Section			

Page No.

Six capitals for value creation

01

About the report

01

02

Message from Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

02

FINANCIAL CAPITAL

03

Message from Jonathan Hunt

03

04

Performance highlights

04

Performance highlights
Section 04

05

About Syngene

06

06	ESG strategy and material topics

12

07

Corporate governance

16

08

Stakeholder engagement

20

09

Protecting the environment
Energy and emissions
Water
Waste management
Green chemistry
Biodiversity

24

10

Safety at work

38

11

Empowering our employees

44

12Community engagement

52

13

Operating responsibly
Responsible supply chain
Quality
Operational excellence
Cybersecurity and digitization

58

14	Public recognition – Awards and accolades

70

Annexure 1: SASB Disclosure Index

72

Annexure 2: GRI Index

73

Annexure 3: GRI Data Sheet

78	Annexure 4: United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals

85

MANUFACTUREDCAPITAL
About Syngene
Section 05

INTELLECTUAL
CAPITAL
Corporate governance
Section 07

Glossary

87

Independent Assurance Statement

88

Safety at work
Section 10
Operating responsibly
Section 13
Responsible supply chain
Quality
Operational excellence	Cybersecurity and digitization

HUMAN CAPITAL
Empowering our employees
Section 11

SOCIAL CAPITAL
Community engagement
Section 12

NATURAL CAPITAL
Protecting the environment
Section 09

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Energy and emissions
Water
Waste management
Green chemistry
Biodiversity

About thereportOverview of the report
This is the third report on the Company’s sustainability
journey detailing performance on material issues aswell as actions taken by the Company to improve
non-financial performance.

Reporting standards
This report is developed with reference to the
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Universal Standards
2021. Where applicable, it also indicates alignment
with the United Nations Sustainable Development
Goals and the Sustainability Accounting Standards
Board disclosures.

Reporting scope1

The report outlines the ESG performance andactivities in the year 1 April 2022-31 March 2023.1
The data presented in this report are aligned withthe core values of excellence, professionalism andintegrity which underpin Company operations
and shape our approach to ESG matters. The
reporting scope encompasses all the campuses andmanufacturing facilities located in India during thereporting period.The date of publication of our ESG
Report FY 2022‑23 is 15 February 2024.2
Further information on our ESG performance for theabove reporting period has been reported in the GRI
data sheet FY 2022-23 and relevant sections of our
Annual Report FY 2022-23.

GRI 2-3
GRI 2-2
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GRI 2-4
4
GRI 2-14
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GRI 2-5
6
GRI 2-3
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As our reporting has matured, we have identified
shortcomings or errors in prior reporting. In thesecases, we have restated the data to provide clarity.3

Responsibility statement
This report provides an accurate view of the ESG
performance of the Company.
The Stakeholder Relationships and ESG Committee of
the Board of Directors confirms that it has reviewed
the content of this report which has been compiled
under the oversight of the Executive ESG Council.4

External assurance
The ESG Report FY 2022-23 has undergone anindependent external assurance by DNV Business
Assurance India Private Limited (DNV). The AssuranceStatement is available on Pg 87 of this report.5
Contact: For any queries or feedback,please contact us at esg@syngeneintl.com.6

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Message from
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Non-Executive Chairperson

As we continue to feelthe impact of climate changearound the world, focusing
on our environmental, socialand governance practices has
never felt more important andI am pleased to document thecontinued advances the company
has made over the past year.
We were not surprised to see the emergence of a coalition oflarge pharma companies at COP27 committing to re-double theirefforts to mitigate the impact of their operations on the climate.
In step with our clients we, too, are focusing on better managing
our carbon footprint as it grows apace with our operations bymaking a public commitment to science-based targets for ourgreenhouse gas emissions.
During the year, the company became a signatory to the United
Nations Global Compact to reinforce our absolute commitment
to being a force for good in the world. Our environmental record
is an important part of this commitment. Equally importantis our determination to be a responsible employer creating
hundreds of new roles in science each year and enforcing thehighest standards of business ethics and governance, includingtransparent reporting, for the benefit of all stakeholders. On
that score, I am delighted to note that our ESG report has beenexternally verified for the first time this year.
Turning to operations, I am very pleased to report two successful
U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspections of our small andlarge molecule manufacturing facilities during the year. These
inspections are not just a vital part of serving clients, they are also
a definitive test of our adherence to global standards.
Discovery research showed tremendous growth during theyear with the new campus in Hyderabad housing almost 1,000
research scientists by the end of the year. Establishing a second
research campus has not only granted opportunities to many
talented young scientists in the region but also offered us
the benefits of being situated within a purpose-built science
ecosystem in Genome Valley.
We have invested in educating the next generation of scientists
through our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths)
education program ‘Lab-on-a-Bike’ as part of our corporate
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GRI 2-2202social responsibility program. We have also partnered with the
Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad to support womenstudying STEM subjects at tier 2 and 3 institutions through ascholarship and mentoring program. Twenty-five scholarships
were awarded in the first year of the program. Syngene scientists
will mentor these women, providing them with real insight into
their chosen career.
As I reflect on the year and the efforts of our scientists to adopt
green chemistry, our engineers to increase efficiency in ouroperations and our Human Resources team to promote genderbalance and inclusivity in the workforce, I believe that we areplaying our part as a responsible corporate citizen.
Achieving our science-based targets will provide newopportunities for innovation as our scientists will be required toconsider environmental criteria in addition to focusing on theneeds of the people and patients who benefit from our work.
Using science to find solutions has been the backbone of thecompany from its inception, so I have no doubt that we will findways to protect our planet for the benefit of future generations.7
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

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Syngene International Limited

Message from
Jonathan Hunt
Managing Director & CEO

The year covered by this report
was significant both for our businessand our commitment to protecting theenvironment, building social equity
and ensuring strong governance andbusiness ethics. In particular, the startof a 10-year biologics manufacturing
partnership with our long-standing
client, Zoetis, and the further expansionof our Hyderabad discovery research
hub were developments that impacted
both our operations and our workforce.
However, our approach to ESG remains unchanged: we continued
to focus on the 12 topics identified in our materiality survey
in 2021 (Pg 15). For the first time, we provided Syngene‑onlyenergy and water disclosures for the global CDP disclosuresystem, having previously reported jointly with Biocon. We also
took the decision to commit to science-based targets during theyear as further evidence of our determination to manage our
impact on climate change responsibly in line with the 1.5 degree
global warming target.
The partnership with Zoetis, significantly builds our presencein animal health and consolidates the investments that wehave made in our biologics development and manufacturing
capability. However, growth in biologics manufacturing will havean impact on our environmental performance by increasing
consumption of natural resources such as fresh water. The
biologics manufacturing process is the most energy intensive areaof our business, so this agreement will also increase our energy
consumption. Mitigating these impacts will be incorporated into
our plans over the coming years.
In other areas of our ESG activity, we continued to make progress.
In a business based on innovation, diversity of our workforce isimportant, so I am pleased to report that 27% of our workforce
is female - against an industry norm of 11% in India - including
20% of our managers and leaders. We also made progresson our ability to welcome differently-abled employees into
our workforce. We continued to invest in management andleadership development skills to ensure that all employees are
regularly assessed and have individual development plans so thatthey can progress their career within the Company.
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When it comes to governance, we have award-winning systems
and processes in the Company including Synpliance, ourcompliance monitoring tool. We are also embarking on a review
of our policies to eliminate duplication and fill any gaps resulting
from new requirements or legislation. The revised policies will becompleted during the current financial year.
During the year, we reviewed our sourcing activities to verify the
resilience of our supply chain. We also reinforced our systems sothat all supplies required for Good Manufacturing Practises (GMP)
projects were traceable as required. As part of our commitment
to science-based targets, we identified the major contributors
to our scope 3 emissions (those generated by our supply chain).
This now constitutes a baseline to start addressing this source ofgreenhouse gases. Indeed, reducing emissions from our suppliers
plays an important role in ensuring that we meet our own
science‑based target. Three years into our own ESG journey, weknow the challenges associated with measuring and reporting
activity and we are committed to sharing our experience with
suppliers to help them meet their own ESG goals.
As ever, we welcome feedback on our activities and this ESG
report. I hope that you get a clear sense of the challenges weface as a fast-growing business, as well as the efforts that areunderway to ensure that we operate responsibly while respecting
the needs of all our stakeholders.8
Jonathan Hunt

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Performancehighlights for FY23

Section04

Environment

38%

75%

Zero landfill
status0

Total water
recycled

Achieved as ofDecember 2022

04

Percentage of renewableenergy consumed

Environmental
violations

90.75%
Percentage of
waste recycled

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Syngene International Limited

Social100%

Rs

Return to work rate formales and females after
taking parental leave

Support forcommunities through
CSR expenditure

27%

0.07

Share of female
permanent employees
in the workforce

81.8 Mn 2,557

Number of newjoinees

Safety record Total
Recordable Case
Frequency (TRCF)

Governance

50%

0

78

0

Share of women inboard of directors

Client andregulatory audits

Number of suppliers/
operations at risk
for incidents of childlabor or forced labor

79

Number of suppliers
that were assessedusing environmental& social criteria

Data breaches

05

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About
Syngene906

Section05

About Syngene

Syngene International Limited

Syngene is a leading integrated
research, development,
and manufacturing services
organization offering scientificsolutions to advance human andanimal health, specialty chemicals,
and consumer goods. The Company
has client partnerships that
range from a single specialist
service to an end-to-end research,development and manufacturing
program, accelerating the progressof a molecule to market throughseamless integration. With ahistory spanning more than three
decades, Syngene is a trusted
partner, offering tailored solutions
and scientific services for clients
ranging from some of the world’s
most sophisticated multinational
corporations to small andmedium‑sized biotechs.
Our locations
Syngene’s headquarters is situated on a 90-acre campus
in Bangalore, India, serving as the hub for its discovery
research and development activities. In addition to thiscampus, the Company operates three satellite campusesin Bangalore accommodating essential functions such as
Human Resources, Legal, Finance, Clinical Development
and Analytical Development.
Syngene’s operational footprint extends to two otherlocations: Mangalore and Hyderabad. These campuses
play a significant role as a commercial-scale active
pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing facility anda discovery research hub, respectively. Further details on
our operations can be found on Pg 88-89 of our Annual
Report FY 2022‑23:https://annualreport.syngeneintl.com/pdf/Syngene_
Annual-Report-2023.pdf99

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Value creation
VisionTo be a world-class partner
delivering innovative
scientific solutions.

ValuesIntegrity  

Excellence  

Professionalism

Our workforce
Our workforce10 of 8,500+ people include some 6,000 scientists supported by specialist and functional
professionals to ensure smooth delivery of client projects. Together, their skills and experienceenable us to deliver great science at all points in the value chain from early discovery to commercial
manufacturing for both small and large molecules.

Our total number of permanent and non-permanent employees by gender have been reported in Annexure 3:
GRI data sheet. We do not report employee data by region.

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About Syngene

Key business divisions
Syngene delivers innovative solutions and science-based services through four business divisions.11

Discovery Services
The Discovery Services division assists clients in conducting
early-stage research, identifying biological targets relevant todisease in patient populations and delivering drug candidates
for further development. The Company has a specialized
platform known as SynVent™ for integrated drug discovery.
This platform provides clients with a complete projectdelivery capability based on differentiated technologies andour scientific expertise.

Dedicated R&D Centers
Dedicated R&D facilities with multi-disciplinary teams
focused on biopharmaceutical research for clients including
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), Amgen, and Baxter. Eachresearch and development center includes exclusive research
infrastructure and dedicated research teams to supportclient requirements.

Development Services
The Development Services division focuses on small
molecules and provides the client with services ranging
from pre-clinical to clinical trials, including drug substance,
drug product development and associated services in orderto demonstrate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of drugs.
Syngene specializes in analytical services such as method
development, validation, transfer, and reference standard
qualification throughout the development process. It also
works with performance chemicals and specialty materials
using synthetic organic chemistry and polymer chemistry.

Manufacturing Services
Manufacturing Services offers commercial-scale
manufacturing of small molecules from a cGMP-compliant
API manufacturing campus in Mangalore and development
and manufacturing services for large molecules from thebiologics manufacturing campus in Bangalore.

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Syngene team at CPHI Barcelona - 2023, Gran Via Barcelona, Spain

Our clients

Global client base of Syngene

Syngene collaborates with clients worldwide, with asignificant proportion of them located in the UnitedStates. The Company provides customized, innovative
solutions to a wide range of clients, including major
multinational corporations as well as small and mediumsized biotech and manufacturing companies.
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7%

USA

5%
3%
3%

Europe

15%

Japan
72%

India
Rest of the world

12

GRI 2-610

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Syngene International Limited

Our clients*

Large & Mid-sized
BioPharma

Emerging
BioPharma (EBP)

Animal Health

AgroChem

Consumer
Products

Chemicals/
Polymers*This is a representative selection of the customers Syngene works with. We work with over 450 customers across industry segments*All product names, logos, brands, trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners
Further information on our value chain and business relationships13 can be found on Pg. 05-09 of our Annual Report FY 2022-23:
https://annualreport.syngeneintl.com/pdf/Syngene_Annual-Report-2023.pdf

CPHI Barcelona 2023
13

GRI 2-6

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ESG strategy andmaterial topics

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Section06

ESG strategy and material topics

Syngene International Limited

Our ESG Strategy
Syngene is committed to building a business that is sustainedby active environmental protection, positive societal impact,strong corporate governance and business ethics, bothwithin the Company and in partnership with those who
contribute to our supply chain. We measure and report ourprogress annually to provide stakeholders with a clear pictureof the way we run our business.
The Company tailors its ESG strategy and priorities to alignwith business requirements and stakeholder expectations.
ESG progress is reported via two formal channels: theBusiness Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR partof the Annual Report) and the annual ESG report. These
documents are available on the Company’s website.
We have structured our ESG strategy around 12 material
issues – identified by gathering feedback from stakeholders.
These 12 topics bring focus to our activities, allowing
us to tackle significant sustainability challenges while
continuously exploring new avenues for improvement,
remaining accountable, and forging partnerships to create
long‑term value.

Our Vision
As an integral part of running a successful business,
we aim to be a recognized leader in our sector for ourcommitment to integrating ESG parameters into ouroperations and demanding the same from our suppliers.
We measure and report progress annually so thatstakeholders can hold us accountable for delivering on
our commitments and sharing our shortcomings in atimely way.
By doing this, we will build trust with all stakeholders;
attract the professional and scientific talent that iscentral to our business model; and be able to fulfil our
mission to improve the lives of people, animals andpatients through client partnerships, while minimising
the impact of our activity on the planet and thecommunities in which we live and work.

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Materiality assessment
In 2021, Syngene conducted a six-step stakeholder engagement
and materiality assessment for the first time. Active participationand valuable feedback from stakeholders enabled the Company
to prioritize critical issues affecting business sustainability. The
identified material topics were aligned with the guidelines

set forth by the Global Reporting Initiatives (GRI) and theSustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Materiality
for the sector, ensuring that Syngene’s approach was in linewith industry best practices.14

Methodology

1Define the strategic
purpose and identify
potential material topics
Determine the pertinent
ESG topics by engaging inconversations with internal
stakeholders, comparing against
industry peers, and evaluating
media, investor reports, andother secondary sources.

6

Materiality matrix
development anddisclosure on thewebsite and
ESG report

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GRI 3-1

14

2

Identify key internaland external
stakeholder samples
Elaborate on the stakeholder
engagementa p p ro a c h ,which includes selecting a
representative group of internaland external stakeholders.
Develop survey questionnaires
focused on materiality togather insights from thesestakeholders.

5

Prioritize material
aspects for reporting
Assess ESG survey resultsfrom internal and external
stakeholders, and calibratefindings by synthesizingcollected data.

3

Deploy a materiality
survey to all
stakeholders
Utilize online survey tools to
distribute and collect data on
stakeholder perceptions of ESG
topics relevant to Syngene.

4

Internal management
discussion and materiality
assessment
Review the findings of themateriality survey with membersof the Executive ESG Council
and prioritize the significant
issues that align with thebusiness strategy.

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Syngene’s stakeholders which include investors, workforce, clients, suppliers, regulators, media and government bodies,
determined critical concerns linked to the Company’s ongoing business operations. Keeping these concerns in mind, theExecutive ESG Council nominated the following ESG topics as top priorities and accordingly gained approval from the Board.

Material issues15

Environment

SocialGovernance

Energy consumption
and efficiency

Occupational healthand safety

Corporate governanceand business ethics

Water consumption
and efficiency

Talent acquisition
and retention

Cybersecurity

Waste
management

Diversity andinclusion

Supply chain

Community
engagement

15

Regulatory
Digitization

GRI 3-2

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Corporate
governance

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Section07

Corporate governance

Syngene International Limited

Rigorous corporate governance shapes
all aspects of company operations.
As a listed company, we adhere to
all applicable laws, regulations andgovernance requirements as requiredby the Stock Exchange Board ofIndia. Beyond these foundations, theCompany enforces high standards ofindividual integrity, business ethics,
labour standards and environmental
management.  
Governance processes & approach
Our governance framework reinforces business resilience andunderpins progress towards sustainability goals. We regularly
evaluate and update our policies to ensure they are relevant
and accessible to stakeholders on the Company website forreference. The Company conducts internal and external audits
to assess adherence to pertinent standards, laws, and reporting
regulations. These evaluations serve as insights for bothmanagement and shareholders, with conclusions and advice being
thoroughly reviewed.16

Our Board
The Syngene Board includes one Executive Director, two
Non‑Executive Directors, and five Independent Directors withcomplementary skills and experience to ensure that it is able
to provide independent, objective and effective oversight anddecision-making.17
The Syngene Board comprises qualified members who collectively
bring with them the required skills, expertise and competencies,
which allow them to make effective contributions to the Board
and Committees as required in the context of the business, thus
being instrumental in the progress and growth of the Company.18
The responsibility for identifying and evaluating a suitable
candidate for the Board is delegated to the Nomination andRemuneration Committee (NRC). Further details on thenomination and selection of Board Members can be found on
Pg 116 of our Annual Report FY 2022-23:
https://annualreport.syngeneintl.com/pdf/Syngene_AnnualReport-2023.pdf19

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GRI 2-9, 2-11 and 2-12

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Our Executive ESG Council20 is chaired by the Managing
Director & Chief Executive Officer, Jonathan Hunt who isalso a member of the Board. The council also includes theChief Financial Officer, the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief
Human Resources Officer and the Head of Corporate Affairs.
The Executive ESG Council is responsible for maintaining
oversight on ESG performance and reports quarterly to the
Stakeholder Relationship and ESG Committee of the Board.

The Board Committees
Our Board Committees oversee company processes
for identifying, investigating, and managing
strategic issues.

Audit Committee

Board diversity
Our Board diversity policy outlines the Board’s belief that adiverse Board, comprising individuals with varied expertise,backgrounds and industry knowledge greatly enhances
the Company’s overall performance and effectiveness.
https://cdn.syngeneintl.com/2020/11/10173002/SyngeneBoard-Diversity-Policy-2017.pdf
All Board appointments are made on the basis of merit,taking into account the necessary skills required for business
operations, general management, financial expertise andindustry knowledge.

In FY23, 50% of theSyngene Board members
were female21

Risk Management Committee

Stakeholders Relationship &ESG Committee

Corporate Social Responsibility
Committee

Nomination & Remuneration
Committee

Science & Technology Committee

For more information on Board Committees, please refer tothe Annual Report: https://annualreport.syngeneintl.com/pdf/
Syngene_Annual-Report-2023.pdf - Section - Committees of
the Board Pg 123
The Stakeholders Relationship & ESG Committee represents
the views of the Board in overseeing delivery of the Company
ESG goals. The Executive ESG Council reports progress to thecommittee quarterly.

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GRI 2-13

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GRI 405-1

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GRI 2-12 and 2-13

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Environmental, Social & Governancein action
The MD & CEO is responsible for the implementation of the
ESG strategy and performance. The creation of an Executive
ESG Council in 2021 was instrumental in shaping the ESG
strategy. This governing body also ensures accurate reportingof progress to stakeholders.22
The Executive ESG Council delivers quarterly updates to
the Stakeholders Relationship and ESG Committee. It iscomplemented by an ESG working group, overseen by
the Head of Corporate Affairs. Members of this group aretasked with the implementation of ESG initiatives acrosscompany operations.

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Code of Conduct and compliance
The Code of Conduct is binding for every employee
within the organization and its subsidiaries. It articulates
expectations from its stakeholders concerning matters suchas conflict of interest, workplace harassment, anti-corruption
and adherence to all legal requirements.23
During the year, a business ethics team was set up to
oversee and monitor compliance with standards, acrossthe business. The Code of Conduct is being revised withadditional provisions on key areas such as anti-bribery,
conflict of interest, fair employment, fair competition andsocial media usage guidelines. As part of the review, a third
party audit of our anti-bribery, anti-corruption framework
was undertaken and the findings will be incorporated into
the updated version.
Synpliance, a proprietary compliance tool, is used to monitor
and track compliance with all applicable standards andregulations governing our activity.24 A third party auditof the tool was conducted in the current financial year
and the findings will drive improvements to the tool andassociated procedures.
https://cdn.syngeneintl.com/2022/08/24154649/Code-ofEthics-and-Business-Conduct.pdf

Supplier ethics framework
The Supplier Code of Conduct is extended to suppliers,
contractors, and business associates. Syngene is committed
to strong and ethical business practices, and requires all
suppliers and service providers to align with this commitment
under the Supplier Code of Conduct.
The Supplier Code of Conduct covers key areas such as antibribery and corruption, embezzlement, labor standards andhuman rights and environmental compliances. In the current
year, the document is also being enhanced with detailed
provisions on material areas including on anti-bribery, export
control, trade sanctions and forced labor.

Supplier due diligence
Prior to onboarding, suppliers undergo due diligence incorruption, sanctions, economic crimes and litigations.
A vendor anti-bribery, anti-corruption program is being
introduced where vendors will be categorized according torisk and due diligence will be conducted for all high‑risk
vendors. Vendors are required to provide declarations once in
two years with respect to their compliance with anti‑bribery
and corruption laws.

Whistleblower mechanism andnon‑retaliation policy
The Company provides various channels for stakeholders toreport any non-compliance concerns. Apart from internalreporting options, Syngene also has partnered with an
external independent organisation for non-compliancereporting, which also includes anonymous reporting.
This external reporting service is available around the clock.
The Integrity and Whistleblower policy outlines the procedure
for any individual to raise concerns about suspected unethicalor non-compliant activities and can be accessed at thehttps://cdn.syngeneintl.com/2021/11/08224716/Integrityand-Whistle-blower-Policy.pdf25
Syngene upholds a strict policy against retaliation against
whistleblowers or any employee who reports complaints
in good faith. Complete confidentiality is guaranteed forboth the complainant and the whistleblower. In FY23, there
were nine whistleblower complaints and no individuals weredenied access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
Whenever a concern is reported, the Company undertakes
fair and unprejudiced investigations, in accordance with thepolicy and applicable laws and regulations.

Training & awarenessAll employees mandatorily undergo Code of Conduct
certification annually, in addition to completing training
modules on anti-bribery and anti-corruption; prevention ofsexual harassment; and data integrity. Induction sessions are
conducted for the new joiners on ethics topics and they are
required to complete the training modules within 30 daysof joining.26
Syngene conducted familiarization programs and awarenesssessions for its Board of Directors during FY23. These sessions
encompassed critical subjects such as: cybersecurity and themitigation of ransomware threats; strategic planning; andenhancing customer engagement. Performance evaluationof the Board is done externally once every three years andinternally during the intervening years. The outcome ofthe evaluation determines whether the appointment termof the independent directors coming up for appointment
is extended.

Memberships and trade associations
Syngene engages with industry associations and othermembership associations, and national or international
advocacy organizations in which it participates in asignificant role. BRSR report principle 7 Pg 177 in the Annual
Report FY23.
https://annualreport.syngeneintl.com/pdf/Syngene_AnnualReport-2023.pdf

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GRI 2-25

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GRI 2-25 and 2-26

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Stakeholder
engagement

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Section08

Stakeholder engagement

Syngene International Limited

The Company recognizes theimportant role that stakeholders
play in sustaining future growth.
Through regular interactions andstrategic engagements, we aim tobuild relationships that enable us topursue sustained business growthwith support and alignment of all
stakeholders.27

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Supplier Summit & Awards 2023, Bangalore

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Key stakeholders

Stakeholder

Channel for communication

Nature of communication
Biocon Foundation facilitates day-to-day
engagement activities.

CSR partners

The Company’s CSR programs are overseenby the Biocon Foundation, which serves
as the CSR arm of the Biocon Group. The
Company also directly collaborates withagencies and institutions to carry out its
CSR initiatives.

A key account management system provides
clients with a dedicated company contact.

Regular interaction occurs through the client
account team and project teams, with thefrequency of communication tailored to theproject’s specific requirements.

R&D, manufacturing,and other
commercial clients

Vendors

Local and national
authorities

Media

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Each dedicated center has a management
team which has responsibility for organizing
projects and communicating with clients. The
nature of the engagement is established as acomponent of the contract in each case.

The Strategic Sourcing team has oversightof all vendors within the procurement
process.

Category managers serve as the initial pointof contact for vendors, assisting in contract
formulation and managing any concerns or
feedback throughout the contract execution.

Interaction with authorities can occur
through direct engagement with local
authorities or involvement in an industry
body at the national level.

The Company engages as needed withlocal authorities through teams such as
Health and Safety, Human Resources, andLegal. Additionally, the Company actively
participates in industry bodies to collaborate
with government departments on relevant
industry developments.

Corporate Communications manages all
communication with the media either
directly or through a specialized consultancy.

Quarterly business briefings are conducted forbusiness media interested in covering financial
results. Engaging with trade media individually
throughout the quarter offers a chance tohighlight scientific accomplishments. During
the year, the Company hosted 2 on-site media
visits on the Bangalore campus.

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Stakeholder

Employees

Investors/
shareholders

Stakeholder engagement

Channel for communication

Nature of communication

Employees have multiple avenues to connect
with colleagues and managers, such as
quarterly town halls, COO weekly coffeechats, and additional town hall sessions. For
personal support, employees can reach out
to the Human Resources (HR) team directly
or utilize the HR chatbot. An annual allemployee survey provides an independent
channel for employee feedback.

Before each town hall, employees areencouraged to submit questions, which are
addressed either during the town hall itself
or subsequently on the intranet. Managers
are responsible for maintaining regular
engagement with their team members andconducting both mid-year and full-year
performance reviews for each team member.
In cases of personal workplace challenges,
the HR team offers assistance and support
as required.

The Investor Relations team organizes
meetings with analysts and investors
throughout the year. Shareholders have theopportunity to interact with the Company
through the Company Secretary at any timeand during the Annual General Meeting.

Quarterly briefings, led by the MD & CEO
and CFO, are conducted for analysts andinvestors. Investors have the flexibility torequest meetings with the Company at any
time. A comprehensive report of all meetings
is submitted quarterly to the Stakeholder
Relationship and ESG Committee.
In the virtual Annual General Meeting held in
July 2022, shareholders had the opportunity
to directly pose questions to the Chairperson
and other Board members.

Qualitystakeholders

Engagement with these stakeholders
typically occurs within the context of a virtualor physical audit of company operations.

The Chief Quality Officer takes charge ofthe engagements with all drug regulatory
authorities on behalf of the Company. This
engagement is structured based on the specificrequirements of the respective regulator.

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Protecting theenvironment

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Syngene International Limited

Protecting the environment

We believe that sustainablebusiness growth can only beachieved by actively identifying
and managing environmental
considerations. Our dedication
to resource conservation in theareas of energy, water, andwaste - including co-processing
activity for energy recovery - isa testament to our commitment
to sustainable business practices.
During the year, we explored
new avenues and technologies tohelp minimize our environmental
impact through improving
energy efficiency, effective
waste management, discharge
control, and the protection ofvaluable resources.

We have set ambitious targets for energy and water use,emissions and waste reduction as well as seeking energy
and resource-saving initiatives across the entire value
chain, from drug discovery through to manufacturing.
In addition, we have compiled an inventory of our
Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions which means that ourenvironmental ambitions can be extended to include thesuppliers who work with us. Over the long term, our aim
is to protect and restore natural resources to maintain ahealthy planet for future generations.

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Environmental governance
The Company is dedicated to preserving the environmentand has established a strong system of governance to achieve
this goal.
An Environmental Management System (EMS) underpins
our operating environment. The EMS helps to ensure
coordination across our plans for overall resource
conservation and waste reduction. This, in turn, helps tofurther improve our environmental compliance and reduce
operating impacts on the environment. Our EMS has
achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification. The EMS is audited
regularly, with the last surveillance audit conducted in
November 2023.

Our team of Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability(EHSS) professionals provide expert advice to thein‑house engineering team and operational divisions to
identify new ways to improve resource efficiency andminimize environmental impact. The EHSS team monitors
environmental metrics to drive continuous improvement andshares best practices across Syngene.
The Executive Committee oversees and provides assurance tothe Board concerning strategic, operational, and emerging
environmental risks each quarter using an Enterprise Risk
Management framework. This approach ensures that our
responsibility for environmental protection is embedded at
all levels of our organization.

Energy and emissions
Highlights

Energy consumption in FY2330

0.003616.3%

is the Energy intensity
for the current
financial year28

decrease in
GHG emissions
intensity

52,834

41,735,859

Renewable energy
Non-renewableenergy73,893,760

tCO2 GHG savings as a result ofefficiency measures

75%of the electricity procured from green sources,
an 11.6% increase in renewable energy
consumption as compared to FY22

3.8%

Our approach to energy management centers around reducing
consumption of fossil fuels through collaboration with local
authorities to procure energy from renewable sources. Byleveraging new technology and streamlined processes, wehave adopted energy-saving approaches to achieve both
environmental, and economic benefits and we track progress
through monitoring and performance reporting. We haveset a target to source 96% of our energy from renewablesources by 2028.31

year-on-year reduction in energy consumption
through energy conservation measures29

GRI 302-3
GRI 302-4
30
GRI 302-1 and RT-CH-130a.1: Energy consumption data for all three years is being restated from prior public disclosure due to the inclusion of additional
categories of sources of energy.
31
GRI 3-3 and RT-CH-110a.2
28
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Cooling towers at Biocon Park, Bangalore

Energy conservation measures32
Energy conservation measure

32
33

Energy saved per annum(Unit) (Mt)

Scope33

1

Lean mode operation of fresh air and exhaust evacuation for fume hoods in
Bangalore and Hyderabad laboratories

1.50

1

2

Variable flow control for hot water and permeate pumps in Mangalore

0.84

1

3

Utility chiller primary pump pipeline modified from open loop to closed loop
system thereby eliminated secondary pump usage in Mangalore

0.80

1

4

Variable flow control for heat pump water circulation motors and chilledwater primary motors at optimum frequency in Bangalore

0.21

1

5

Temperature controller to optimize the cooling tower fan operation in Mangalore

0.20

2

6

Advanced acoustic leak detection used to detect and arrest the compressed air
leakage and compressed air input pressure for the nitrogen plant has been reduced
by one bar without affecting the quality parameters in Bangalore

0.06

1

7

Operation optimization of exhaust blowers of scrubbers through timer
automation in Bangalore

0.05

1

8

Motion sensors for lighting control in Bangalore and Hyderabad facilities

0.05

2

9

Ventilation optimization by reducing the frequency and controlled throughtimers based on laboratory occupancy in Bangalore

0.04

1

GRI 302-4 and RT-CH-110a.2
GRI 305-5: The GHG saving for FY22 & FY21 are being restated, due to streamlining of our calculation methodology for GHG emissions avoided.

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Captive solar and wind power plant
The Company increased its share of renewable electricity consumption, by entering into an agreement in FY21, to set up a
captive to generate wind and solar power.

Wind power plant

Solar power plant

Solar rooftop

10.4 MW

27.45 MWDC

250 KW

26%

26%

100%

Capacity

Capacity

Share in Equity

Capacity

Share in Equity

These efforts delivered 75% of electricity from renewablesources, thereby avoiding 52,834 metric tons of CO2
emissions. Efficiency measures delivered a reduction of
3.75 million units of energy thereby avoiding 2,683 metrictons of CO2 emission.
There are multiple benefits from these investments inrenewable energy including de-risking our energy costs
as well as contributing to delivery of our environmental
commitments. Despite an increase in total energy
consumption due to the expansion of our facilities, increasing
power and fuel requirements, these investments provided us
with a mechanism to mitigate cost increases.
In order to maintain a robust and sustainable business, theCompany routinely evaluates its supply chain and operations
for possible disruptions related to climate change and puts
contingency plans in place.

in-house

The Company tracks and benchmarks the energy index in all
operating units in order to reduce the overall GHG emission(see table 1 and 2).

Table 1 - Emissions from our operations by
category
Scope Emissions

Unit

Scope 134

6,003

tCO2e

Scope 2 (Location-based)35

71,170tCO2e

Scope 2 (Market-based)36

18,765tCO2eIntensity37

0.0000036

Ratio**Total GHG emissions / Annual Turnover

Table 2 - Emissions from our operations38 by typeNOx
(μg/m3)SOx(μg/m3)PM 10(μg/m3)PM 2.5(μg/m3)Ozone(μg/m3)Ammonia(μg/m3)Volatile Organic
Compounds (μg/m3)

Bangalore

19.5

8.3

72.6

28.1

3.0

4.5

Below detection level

Mangalore

18.2

16.9

71.8

46.2

Below
detection level

Below
detection level

Below detection level

Hyderabad

17.1

13.9

55.9

22.8

13.2

18.8

Below detection level

 RI 305-1 and RT-CH-110a.2: The Scope 1 data reported for all three financial years is being restated herein due to inclusion of additional categories
Gof emissions in our calculation
35
GRI 305-2
36
The data for Scope 2 (Market-based) is being restated for all three years due to inclusion of additional categories of emissions in our calculation.
37
GRI 305-4
38
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Carport solar panels - Mangalore campus

Case study
Solar power generation at the Mangalore campus
Introduction

Performance and savings

The solar power generation plant at the Mangalore campus
makes a positive contribution to the Company’s energy
management. The captive solar power generation plant,
once fully installed will have a capacity of 479.7KW DC witha monthly generation of 50,000 units.

The solar facility meets the warehouse energy consumption
demands of 120KW and covers 20-30% of the utility
consumption during daylight hours. This performance
results in a performance ratio of 73% leading to annual
savings of Rs 1.4 million (USD 16867.87). The solar power
generation plant supplies up to 8% of the total plant power
consumption, resulting in a reduction of 500 metric tons of
CO2 emissions annually.

Solar infrastructure
The campus has added a total of 1,127 solar panels, eachhaving a peak capacity of 445W. To maximize space andminimize dedicated area, these panels are installed on thewarehouse rooftop and carport area covering 2,434 square
meters. The solar plant also supplies power to a 10KW
solar‑powered streetlight system and a 270W solar‑powered
electrical fencing system contributing to the campus’s
overall energy requirements.

Recognition
In FY23, Mangalore campus was recognized by the
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) at the National
Energy Efficiency Circle competition, where it received two
prestigious awards:
a. Best Energy Efficiency Case Studyb. Best Application and Uses of Renewable Energy

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Recycle water pumping station at Biocon Park, Bangalore

Water conservation
Highlights

38%

68,205 KL

14.3%

freshwater savings overthe previous yearof total water recycled
during the financial year

decrease in water intensity per
rupee of turnover from FY22

Water is important for all company operations; so access to stable water resources is important. We manage freshwater consumption
through continuously monitoring, reviewing and optimizing processes and adoption of new technologies. The Company follows a
two-pronged approach to conserve water and reduce freshwater consumption: recycling and reuse of water; and supplementing
fresh water through rainwater harvesting.39

Water conservation initiatives
Freshwater consumption reduction

Water recycling

Water harvesting

Mindful of rising water consumption at
our Bangalore campus due to businessgrowth, recycled water from the effluent
treatment plant was redirected for use in
the washrooms. This initiative generated
freshwater savings of over 1,000 kiloliters
per annum

Freshwater wastage was reduced by
3,000 liters per day on the Mangalore
campus by tapping reused water using
reverse osmosis and recycling it

A Six Sigma Green Belt projectat the Mangalore campus
helped to reduce dependency
on water procurement throughrainwater harvesting

Improved filtration of rainwater in
Mangalore campus, making it suitablefor utilities, generating a saving of 195
kiloliters of fresh water during the year

Consistent with our commitment to zeroliquid discharge, an advanced effluent
treatment method was adopted at the
Bangalore campus, resulting in 17% of theeffluent being reclaimed and recycled

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All water management practices are in compliance withthe laws and regulations of the State and Central Pollution
Control Board of India. As a result of proactive water
conservation activities, Syngene has achieved a significant
reduction in freshwater usage. We have set a target toachieve 70% reduction in freshwater consumption by 2028,
against a 2023 baseline, through sustained and enhanced
implementation of existing water conservation measures andother planned initiatives.

Water consumption pattern for FY2340
Surface water: 1,021 KL
Ground water: 6,624 KL

Surface water
Ground water
Third-party water

Third-party water: 172,711 KL

Case study
Managing wastewater
Introduction
A team comprising Environment Health Safety andSustainability (EHSS) and Engineering and Maintenance(E&M) initiated a project to improve freshwater management
within the Mangalore manufacturing campus.

The challenge
The team identified a significant problem concerning
3,000 liters of fresh water per day which were being utilized
for cleaning the Multiple Effective Evaporator (MEE) area
and the Agitated Thin Film Dryer (ATFD), both integral
components of the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP).

Solution
The team’s analysis revealed that layout of the system had
no provision to use the process condensate water at thetank outlet, nor could the Reverse Osmosis (RO) rejectedwater at the tank outlet be used. The team developed a40

process to tap into the RO reject line and redirect it to the
ATFD flushing line thus recycling water that would otherwise
go to waste. The team also designed another outlet in
the condensate line, redirecting it to the evaporator skid
cleaning area. This additional step not only saved fresh water
but also ensured that the used water was re-used again
within the campus.

Benefits
Within three months of implementing the modifications thecampus noted significant changes: the monthly savings wereover Rs 1 Lakh (USD 1204.84) every month. In addition,
the conservation of approximately 3,000 liters of fresh
water daily has made a considerable contribution
to preserving a precious resource. The diversion also
improved capacity in the MEE for effluent generated
from other operations and ensured that effluents were
not mixed.

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Waste segregation system at Biocon Park, Bangalore

Waste management
Highlights

90.75%of the total waste generated
is being recycled

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In addition to compliance with all environmental
regulations, we maintain ISO 14001:2015 certification for
our Environment Management System and as part of this,we enforce safe and efficient segregation, storage anddisposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste across all
the campuses. As of December 2022, we have achieved Zero
Waste to Landfill and are committed to maintaining this in
the future. Further, we have also set a target to achieve 95%
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Waste management initiatives
Co-processed chemical sludge at the Mangalore campus
in a cement kiln, eliminating waste to landfill, achieving
cost‑savings and limiting the release of toxic gases

Replacement of plastic bags with biodegradable
starch‑based bags

Introduction of integrated inventory management system to minimize waste generation

Eliminated single-use paper cups and PET Bottles

The waste management strategy focuses in two areas:
1)

Reduction of waste generation2)	Increase of waste recycling and reuse (using theprinciples of the circular economy)

The waste management process
The Company has a dedicated 4,000 square feet waste
storage space for non-hazardous, hazardous, and biologicalwaste generated by the operations, at the Bangalore
campus. Hazardous waste, including liquids and solids, iscollected in leak-proof containers, and processed according
to hazardous waste classification and compatibility. To
prevent contamination, hazardous waste that cannot
be recycled is incinerated. Hazardous waste that can berecycled is separated and stored in a specially designed waste
storage facility.
The Company has a zero liquid discharge policy. Waste water
generated by the laboratories and manufacturing facilities
is transferred to an effluent treatment plant, where it isprocessed and recycled for use in utilities and landscaping.

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Details of our waste generated and disposed for the financial
year have been given below:42

Waste generation in FY23
Hazardous waste
2,281.42 MT

Hazardous waste
Non-hazardous waste

Non-hazardous waste
1,456.47 MT

Note: This diagram is representative of only the hazardousand non-hazardous waste, other categories are not included.

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Green chemistry
Green chemistry principles helps the industry significantly
reduce its carbon footprint and waste output while reducing
the environmental impact associated with drug and chemical
manufacturing. To design a sustainable synthetic method, we
consider several critical elements such as the use of greener
solvents, reagents, and catalysts, as well as maximizing
atom economy, and reducing waste generation withoutcompromising safety.
Our green chemistry initiatives have delivered significant
benefits. We have reduced solvent usage and curtailed waste
generation during chemical processes, while enhancing
process efficiency, and reducing operational costs. We also
ensure that our strategies not only minimize environmental
impact but also correspond with practical industrial needs,
and comply with regulatory norms.43

Case study
Reducing consumption of solvents and waste generated
In a world with a continuing need for innovative pharma solutions as well as serious environmental concerns, thepharmaceutical sector is at a crossroads where it can combine scientific development with sustainable practices.
The concept of green chemistry at Syngene includes:
Designing a green
synthetic route for an API(active pharmaceuticalingredient)Use of greener chemicalsolvents, reagents, andcatalysts

Implementation ofenergy-efficient reactions,elimination of redundantstages, and reduction ofharmful by-products

The project•	Delivery of 259 kilograms under a cGMP environment

The Chemical Development team received a request froma client to develop a robust, scalable and safe process foran oncology drug compound, which was initially developedby the client’s medicinal chemistry team. The intended useof the compound was for clients in Phase IIB and III clinicalstudies. The project comprised four chemical reaction
steps, (Boc-deprotection, Buchwald-Hartwig CrossCoupling Reaction without catalyst, acid amine coupling,ester hydrolysis,) with significant volumes of solvents andreactants being used at every stage.

•	Delivery of a kilogram of the product for toxicologicalstudies

The objectives of the project were:•	To develop a quick, robust and scalable process which
would be suitable for large scale synthesis•	Delivery of 100 grams as proof of concept along with atechnology package

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Maximizing atom
economy* to reduce
waste generation

Syngene’s approach•	A cross-functional team of process chemists, analyticalchemists, process safety engineers, quality, production,and project management developed a holistic approachto the process•	The original process was analyzed in detail and all
the challenges regarding safety, environment, yield,
impurity profiles, reproducibility, scalability, processeconomics, were documented based on SELECT(Safety, Environment, Legal, Economics, Control,
Throughput) criteria**

RT-CH-410b.2* Atom economy is the conversion efficiency of a chemical process in terms of all atoms involved and the desired products produced** Butters, M., Catterick, D., Craig, A., Curzons, A., Dale, D., Gillmore, A., & White, W. (2006). Critical assessment of pharmaceutical processes: arationale for changing the synthetic route. Chemical Reviews, 106(7), 3002-3027.

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Syngene International Limited•	The detailed experimental plan was developed withalternate routes based on the latest scientific literatureand implementing solutions recommended by the team•	The plan was divided into five sections: processdevelopment; process optimization; analytical method
development and validation; safety assessment; scaleup
and progress monitoring

SELECT criteria
The SELECT criteria is utilized to develop the process plan below.
Removal/minimizationof reactive hazards andtoxicity and hazardous
reagents/solvents

No infringement ofexisting intellectual
property

Meeting quality
specifications; process must
be under control, validated,consistent impurity profile

S

L

C

SAFETYLEGALCONTROL

E

E

T

ENVIRONMENTECONOMICS

THROUGHPUT

Removal / minimization ofreagents / solvents harmful
to the environment; volume
and nature of waste

Minimize cost of
goods / meeting costof goods target

Availability of raw
materials; manufacturingtime; maximized spacetime and yield

OutcomeAs a result of Syngene’s green chemistry approach:•	Consumption of solvents such as methanol was
reduced by 20%•	Consumption of acetonitrile was reduced by 53%•	Waste was reduced by almost 87%•	Syngene was able to develop a new synthetic routewith a strong, safer, scalable and environmentallyfriendly process with improved resource utilization•	The improved process reduced solvent consumption
and made the process simpler for product isolation,
reproducibility and turn-around time•	The reduction of waste benefits the environment andaligns with regulatory standards, ensuring complianceunderpinned by a responsible approach

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Biodiversity
Biodiversity is a critical component of our planet’s ecological balance. As a responsible company, we retain green
spaces on all campuses which contribute to the wellbeing of our employees as well as respecting the naturalenvironment. In addition, we seek opportunities through our community support programs to contribute to the
local environment.

Case study
Yarandahalli lake rejuvenation
Introduction

Community engagement

As a corporate social responsibility initiative, theCompany undertook to contribute to the revivalof the Yarandahalli Lake in Bangalore. The lake had
become polluted by a combination of domestic waste
and industrial effluent causing the water to turninto sludge.

Recognizing the importance of preserving a natural
water body, 70 volunteers planted 2,500 saplings
around the lake on the occasion of World Earth Day
in April 2023. The plantation of the saplings was astep towards enhancing the city’s green cover while
mitigating the urban land heat. The trees will also
contribute to reducing air pollution and serve as ahabitat for various species of birds and other animals.

Case study
Miyawaki afforestation technique in Mangalore

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Introduction

Phase I : A thriving microhabitat (2020)

In collaboration with the Biocon Foundation, theCompany initiated the Miyawaki Urban Forest Projectin Mangalore, India, as part of our commitment
to enhance biodiversity, improve air quality, andcreate a cleaner, greener environment for the local
community. The Miyawaki Urban Forest Project directly
benefits 25,000 people in Mangalore by providing
clean air and offering a refreshing natural spacein the city.

In 2020, in association with the Biocon Foundation
and Ramakrishna Mission, Syngene initiated Phase-Iof the Miyawaki Urban Forest Project in Mangalore.
500 saplings were identified from more than 40 native
varieties, primarily sourced from the Western Ghats.
These saplings were strategically planted in an area
exceeding 8,700 square feet in Mangalore. The result
was a thriving microhabitat hosting a rich array of
indigenous flora and fauna.

Miyawaki afforestation technique

Phase II : An urban micro-Forest (2022)

The Japanese Miyawaki technique involves planting
a select range of native saplings in densely packed
clusters mimicking the natural development of aforest. This approach ensures faster growth as thesaplings compete for light and water. The forest
becomes a self-sustaining urban micro-forest
within 3 years.

On World Environment Day, phase-II of the project
was initiated in collaboration with the Mangalore City
Corporation and Vana Charitable Trust. This phaseencompassed a total area of 27,000 square feet,with 23,000 square feet allocated for the plantation.
Over 2,000 saplings were planted, creating further
biodiversity and fostering an ecological balance.

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Safety atwork

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Safety at work

Syngene International Limited

The health, safety, and wellbeing of everyone who works
on company premises is our top
priority including employees,
contractors, casual workers,
vendors and visitors. To achievethis, a structured risk management
and incident prevention system
is used to minimize workplace
hazards. Extensive training – both
specialized and general training –is carried out on all campuses.
In addition, employees are actively
encouraged to report near misses
to enable the Company to takepreventive measures. In the caseof an incident, every campus isequipped with occupational healthfacilities to offer initial diagnosis
and treatment.

The organization upholds a ‘safety-first’ principle acrossits operations as part of our Environment, Health, Safety
and Sustainability (EHSS) policy. This policy applies to all
employees, both permanent and non-permanent, and aligns
with the Suppliers Code of Conduct. During the year, 138
routine risk assessments were conducted to ensure the safe
handling of hazardous chemicals, complex machinery andlaboratory equipment, as well as responsible managementof natural resources and waste. A structured review ofcompany-wide warehouse safety was undertaken resulting
in a program of improvements affecting all campuses andidentified 759 actions for improving safety standards of ourwarehouses. This program also included improvement inhazardous substance management processes.44

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Poster campaigns around safety and sustainability for our
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Occupational health and safety
management system
Syngene maintains a well-embedded occupational healthand safety management system across all its facilities,
underpinned by the Environment, Health, Safety andSustainability (EHSS) Policy. We maintain ISO 45001:2018
certification which provides the framework for occupational
health and safety activity on each campus.45
The Company has implemented a risk management andprevention system based on Aspect Impact Management(AIM) and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
principles46. We also maintain a strong process safety
management (PSM) and fire safety system and regularly
provide safety training to employees. Safety measures,such as the Earth Rite system, a distributed control system,
powder transfer system, local exhaust ventilation, rupture
disc, safety relief valves, dump tanks, water sprinklers, lower
explosive limit (LEL) detectors and multi-gas detectors are
installed as needed. Solvents are stored under hazardous
area classification with appropriate safety features including
breather valves and flame arrestors, in addition to dyke walls
and sprinkler systems.

Nurturing our safety culture
Safety is a core value within the Company. It is the
responsibility of every manager and employee to remain
vigilant about maintaining a safe and secure working
environment. Executive oversight of safety performancesits with the Executive Safety Committee which convenes
quarterly and includes all members of the Executive Teamand leaders of every operating unit and essential function.
Additionally, safety risk and mitigation is a recurring agenda
item at the Board’s quarterly Risk Committee meetings.47
During the quarterly reviews conducted by the Executive
Safety Committee, each operating unit and essentialfunction presents a self-assessment of preparedness on four
dimensions including 21 parameters of health and safety
using the framework established by the Centre for Chemical
Process Safety. In cases where a unit or function does notmeet the expected operating standards in any dimension,
they are required to act immediately to develop a remediation
plan to address these shortcomings.

A safety committee was formed comprising representatives
from each operating unit and essential function as well as an
occupational health practitioner. This committee, along with
the Toxic and Narcotics Safety Committee, is tasked withdriving safety innovation and ensuring compliance.
https://cdn.syngeneintl.com/2022/08/24154649/Code-ofEthics-and-Business-Conduct.pdf

Employee safety assembly point
GRI 403-1
46
GRI 403-2
47
GRI 403-3
45

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Our commitment to prioritizing the safety and well-being of our employees is underpinned by
the measures and systems that have been put in place:48
Risk management andincident prevention

Training

Occupational healthservices

A robust risk management andincident prevention system helps toanticipate and remediate potential
hazards in order to minimize workrelated hazards.

In addition to completion of
the required training programs,
an hour is set aside each week
across the Company for teams
to discuss a designated safety
topic. Additionally, weekly safety
information sheets are circulated
to all employees including bestpractices, hints, and tips.49

On-site occupational healthfacilities offer day-to-day support
to maintain employee well-being.50

Emergency response
training

Safety kiosk

Incident tracking andreporting

Each campus has a dedicatedemergency response plan andEmergency Response Teams
covering all operations. During theyear, mock drills were conducted
fortnightly on each campus focusing
on relevant incident scenarios toenhance preparedness. Firefighting
training and workshops on process
safety and emergency prevention
also contributed to our readinessfor on-site emergency response.

These facilities, installed at each
campus, ensure that all vendors andcontractors receive relevant safety
training before undertaking any
activities on campus.

The use of digital tools like ‘SynZero’for safety incident reporting and an
online portal for recording biosafety
key performance indicators
helped us to track and address
safety incidents.

Audits
The audit process is an integral part of our safety management system. The audit program, including both internal andexternal audits by client teams and regulators, helps identify areas for improvement, strengthens compliance and fosters aculture of safety. In FY23, 8 (6 external, 2 internal) health and safety audits were carried out on our campuses.51

1

Internal audits
Syngene’s occupational health andsafety management system covers
the entire workforce. We conduct
first‑party audits (half-yearly) andsecond‑party audits (annually) for
all operating units. This systematic
approach ensures that safety standards
and compliance are regularly assessed
and reviewed.

2

External audits
TUV Nord conducted arecertification audit on
ISO 45001:2018 standards
for our Bangalore andMangalore facilities andboth the facilities are
now certified.

3

Audit observations andrecommendations
It’s important to note that theobservations and recommendations
from these audits are tracked, addressedand verified to ensure that we use theaudit outcomes to learn and improve.
Corrective actions and preventive
actions (CAPA) are monitored by therelevant EHSS representative to ensurecompliance and a systematic approachto addressing audit findings.

GRI 403-6 and RT-CH-320a.2
GRI 403-5
50
GRI 403-3
51
GRI 403-7
48
49

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Workers covered under an occupational health and safety management
system for FY2352
Covered by occupational health and safety management system

8,614 workers

Covered by occupational health and safety management system that isinternally audited

8,614 workers

Covered by occupational health and safety management system thathas been audited or certified by an external party

862 workers

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Work-related injuries for FY2353
16,204,011

Number of hours worked (employees & workers)
Fatalities (employees & workers)

0

Rate of fatalities (employees & workers)

0

High-consequence work-related injuries (excluding fatalities) (employees & workers)

1

Rate of high-consequence work-related injuries (excluding fatalities)

0.01

Recordable work-related injuries

6

Rate of recordable work-related injuries

0.07

Lost days (employees & workers)

168

Work-related ill health for FY2354
Fatalities as a result of work-related ill healths (employees & workers)

0

Cases of recordable work-related ill healths (employees & workers)

0

Hazardous material safety
The Company adopts a proactive safety stance, rooted in the
belief that every incident can be prevented. Over the past
year, there has been a significant increase in the numberof laboratory hazard assessments conducted, along withan uptick in project safety reviews. The issuance of work
permits has also steadily risen from about 6,000 permits in
FY22 to 6,400 in FY23, with the primary objective of offering
our employees clear and precise directions regarding hazard
identification and safety protocols.

Throughout the year, safety protocols have been diligently
enforced through ‘Gemba’ safety walks, active employee
participation in weekly safety hours, and thorough safety
and incident management reviews. The Company has also
actively observed events such as road safety week, chemicaldisaster prevention day, world environment day, and the52nd national safety week.55

To effectively track safety incidents and implement corrective
measures, the Company has harnessed digital tools such as‘SynZero’, a safety incident and near-miss reporting portal.
Additionally, an online portal was introduced for the recordingof biosafety key performance indicators, and ‘Chemwatch’, adigital safety data sheet, was implemented to ensure the safeuse of chemicals. In order to mitigate the high risk associatedwith solvent usage, a zero-contact solvent dispensing system
was introduced at our Bangalore campus. This innovation
not only enhances the safety of the dispensing process but
also minimizes the risk of fire in the warehouse. Furthermore,a centralized and fully automatic solvent system has been
implemented in our Hyderabad campus.

53

GRI 403-9

54

GRI 403-10

55

GRI 403-3, 403-4, 403-6 and RT-CH-320a.1.

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Empowering our
employees

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Section11

Empowering our employees

Syngene International Limited

Employees are central to our
success. As a service provider, ouremployees are a critical asset, andwe are committed to fostering an
inclusive environment that allows
every employee to deliver theirbest work. The Company aims tocreate a positive work environmentthat empowers employees topursue their career aspirations,collaborate with global leadersin research, development andmanufacturing and proactively
shape their own future. Prioritizing
a positive employee experienceis a core element of Syngene’s
Human Resources strategy
including effective managementof the employer-employee
relationship and monitoring of key
metrics to track progress of thisessential goal.56
Workforce overview
In the reporting year, the Company had a total of
7,160 full-time equivalent employees (FTE), comprising
6,847 permanent employees and 313 non-permanent
employees. Further, a total of 1,454 workers were
employed by the Company through third-party
suppliers for the reporting year.
We place a strong emphasis on diversity, equity andinclusion and aim to foster a diverse workforce witha wide array of perspectives, skills and experiences
to increase innovation and improve decision-making.
Among the permanent employees, there was one
differently-abled individual, and females accounted
for 27% of the entire workforce. Over the courseof the year, core processes were evaluated to ensure
gender neutrality and plans to enhance accessibility
for differently-abled employees were initiated, startingwith an accessibility assessment of all Company
facilities by a specialist third party.
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Workforce by age and gender for FY23.57
Gender Diversity

Male

FemaleBoard of Directors

50%

50%

Permanent Employees

73%

27%

Senior Management

89%

11%

Middle Management

85%

15%

General Staff

71%

29%

Non-permanent Employees

67%

33%

Age diversity of Syngene58

Annual individual objective-setting, regular development
feedback, appraisals, promotions, and rewards are managed
through well-established processes to ensure equitableoutcomes. Both permanent and non-permanent employees
must adhere to the Code of Conduct. They are entitledto equal access to training and location-specific benefits.
Workers employed by third-party employers follow the
Suppliers Code of Conduct in their work for Syngene, with
their benefits managed by their respective employers.

Highlights

8,500+

6,000+

Total workforce

Scientists

500+

2,557
New joinees

Age Diversity

<30
years

30-50
years

>50
years

Board of Directors

–

–

100%

Permanent Employees

42%

56%

2%

PhD scientists

Senior Management

–

11%

89%

Middle Management

1%

85%

14%

820,259 26%

General Staff

46.8%

52.8%

0.4%

Non-permanent
Employees

51.44%

37.38%

11.18%

Hours of mandatory
and technicallearning

Total employee
turnover rate59

New joinees induction in progress
57

GRI 405-1

58

GRI GRI 405-1 and SV-PS-330a.1.

59

GRI 401-1 and SV-PS-330a.2.

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Employee cafeteria, S20 building Biocon Park, Bangalore

Talent acquisition and retention
Syngene is an equal opportunity employer, and its hiring
processes consider talent across all demographics. It prioritizes
the provision of competitive remuneration and benefits to its
employees. The talent acquisition process is rooted in skills
and values-based interviews, allowing the Company to selectcandidates that are a good cultural fit. Recruitment efforts
are diversified across various channels, including career sites,
campus placements, employee referrals, and social media. In
the current financial year, there were a total of 2,557 hiresof which 44% are women. Overall, our hiring rate for theyear was 37%, a 2% increase from FY22. Further, in FY23,
there were a total of 402 new graduates hired and 54%
were women.60

For every individual, the Company prioritizes the settingof well-defined objectives and sharing of regular feedback
throughout the year. In addition to valuing technicalcompetence, Syngene evaluates individuals against aframework of leadership competencies that support theconcept of leadership at all levels, ranging from the mostsenior leaders to entry-level employees. Managers are
expected to conduct mid-year reviews and annual individual
appraisals. They also schedule regular meetings with theirteam members to discuss their work and track progresswithin their personal development plans. For FY23, 82% of
our permanent employees completed an annual performanceand career development review61. The majority of those who
did not complete an annual review were new joiners or
people working through their notice period.

Performance and career development review
We recognize the importance of providing competitive
remuneration and benefits to employees. We also invest in
Learning and Development to ensure that employees are
fully trained to use the equipment they need to do theirwork and familiar with the Standard Operating Procedure
applicable to their activity.

60

GRI 401-1

61

GRI 404-3

82%

Number of permanent employees whocompleted an annual performance andcareer development review

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Learning and development
Syngene prioritizes career-long training, recognizing that
continuous learning and development are essential for both
employee and company growth. The Company provides adiverse array of learning and development, opportunities,
encompassing technical training, life skills, and leadershipdevelopment.62 In the current financial year, a total of
820,259 training hours were delivered, with each employee
undergoing an average of 120 hours of training63.

Induction training
A well-structured induction program is provided for all new
joiners, which includes both pre-employment orientationand on-the-job training sessions. As part of the induction,
the EHSS team discusses the safety culture at Syngene andoutlines the safety measures that must be followed. New
joinees are also briefed about the Company, provided withan overview of HR processes and onboarding formalities.
This orientation program ensures that new employees
are well‑informed about the Company’s values, policies,

62

GRI 404-2

63

GRI 404-1

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and benefits and aims to provide a smooth transition into
their roles.

Post-induction training
During the post induction period, new joinees are trained on
mandatory online modules related to Data Integrity, Code of
Conduct, Prevention of Sexual Harassment, and Information
Security Awareness.
The Company also offers other training such as Anti-Bribery
and Anti-Corruption (ABAC), Data Privacy, Lean Six Sigma
White Belt Certification, Syngene Operational Excellence andPhishing and Social Engineering Awareness.

Leadership competence framework
Our leadership competence framework empowers theworkforce to develop the necessary leadership behaviors to
excel in their respective roles. By aligning training programswith this competence framework, the Company equips
employees to handle complex situations and navigate adynamic business landscape with confidence.

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Training includes
Competency-based training programs
Competency-based training programs are strategicallyaligned with the Company’s Leadership Competence
Framework to ensure that employees are equipped withthe skills they need to excel in their roles.

English proficiency(English Pro+ now on Voxy platform)
Strong language skills are a priority within the Company
due to the nature of the engaged, customer‑centric natureof the Company. Syngene prioritizes the developmentof English language proficiency among its employees
to enhance their ability to manage stakeholders, createclear documentation, and foster effective team andclient collaboration. The Company’s AI-driven English
language training program offers tailored tracks basedon individual roles, current English proficiency levels
as defined by the Common European Frameworkof Reference (CEFR), and specific job requirements,
including Documentation and Customer Facing tracks.

Managerial Development Program (MDP)
To strengthening managerial capabilities, the Company
has established a training program aimed to enhance
the capabilities of its people managers and ensure asteady supply of qualified individuals to fulfill futureorganizational needs. The two-phase program focuses
on developing coaching skills to effectively engage,develop, and retain employees in the first phase. The
second phase builds managerial effectiveness by aligningwith the Company’s leadership competence framework
to develop behavioral competencies at the individual andteam level.

Audit facing SME capability
building program
The Subject Matter Expert (SME) Development Program
fosters a pool of internal experts equipped to handle
audits with confidence and expertise. The participants
gain in-depth technical knowledge and refine
communication skills, enabling them to effectively
navigate audit engagements.

Synpro Academy
Synpro Academy offers a three-tier training program
designed to develop leaders progressively in professional
project management. Level 1 introduces participants
to the fundamentals of project management, Level
2 equips them with the skills to excel in their current
roles, and Level 3 empowers them to address specificbusiness needs.

Science certification
This program helps in developing and upskilling theexpertise of scientists allowing them to strengthen
their individual credentials and acquire new areas ofexpertise with a view to building a long-term careerin the organization. The topics cover a range of
operational areas such as Discovery Chemistry, Discovery
Biology, Safety Assessment and Research Informatics.
The scientific training program includes OU-specificrequirements, demonstrating its commitment todelivering tangible results for both new and ongoingprojects. The program incorporates measurable impact
metrics to evaluate its effectiveness and features a diverse
faculty comprising internal experts and academics from
Indian and international universities.

First Time Managers - FTM Accelerate
The First Time Managers training program equips new
managers with the knowledge and skills necessary to
succeed in their roles. The program covers essentialfunctional areas such as HR, Safety, Compliance, ProjectManagement, Quality and Finance. Participants engage
in online assessments, self-assessment tools, classroom
sessions, and knowledge assessment checks to improvetheir understanding.

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Programs to upgrade employee skills64
1 	Effective Communication &Presentation Skills
2

British Council - English Select3

Train the Trainer on facilitation skills

4

MS Offerings

Employee benefits65
The well-being of employees is a priority, recognizing that their
physical and mental health, as well as their overall satisfaction,
directly impact their productivity and engagement with theCompany. Employees have access to benefits, tailored to matchthe standards set by top employers in the industry which alsoadhere to the legal requirements and regulations of the country
in which each employee is employed.
64

GRI 404-2

65

GRI 401-2

66

GRI 401-3

50

The Company provides health insurance, accident insurance
and parental benefits to all permanent employees. The
Company also offers parental leave to all employees. For
FY23, a 100% return to work rate was reported for both maleand female employees. Further, the retention rate for male
employees stood at 83% and at 86% for female employees
12 months after the date of return to work. In India, theCompany has established partnerships with day care facility
providers, offering employees and workers the convenienceof utilizing these services as required. The workers benefit
from private health and accident insurance benefits.

Parental leave FY23 66
Return to work rate (male)

100%

Retention rate (male)83%

Return to work rate (female)

100%

Retention rate (female)86%

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Workforce engagement

Grievance redressal

Employee engagement initiatives foster essential bonds
between employees and the organization. The Company
conducts frequent engagement events and activities thatserve as platforms for sharing information and encouraging
employees to ask questions, thereby enhancing theirunderstanding of company policies and activities.

The Company is committed to managing grievances seriously
and has implemented a range of measures to underpin
this commitment. These measures include well-definedprocedures, a dedicated team of personnel, and transparent
communication channels.68

To encourage open communication and engagement,
Syngene conducts townhall meetings at all its campuses,
providing direct access to senior leaders who address questions
and engage on relevant topics. These sessions contribute tobuilding a shared sense of purpose within the organization.
The Extended Leadership Group, composed of the top 100
leaders in the Company, meets monthly to discuss criticalbusiness and leadership matters. During the year, the group
met in person for two days to discuss future businessperformance and delivery.

Human rights
The Company is committed to upholding human rights
principles throughout its value chain. We maintain azero‑tolerance stance against child labor, forced labor, andany form of discrimination or human rights violation and we
ensure that human rights, including labor rights, are upheldin all of its activities, business relationships, and supplier
agreements, as mandated by Indian employment law.67
The organization has a policy in place, covering areas suchas working hours, leave entitlement, fair treatment andanti-discrimination measures. These policies are reinforcedby the organization’s commitment to creating a safe work
environment that is free from harassment based on factors
such as race, religion, color, age, sex, nationality, disability,
or any other classification. Additionally, the organization has
established a comprehensive policy framework to address
and rectify all human rights-related issues.
Link to policy: https://cdn.syngeneintl.
com/2022/11/23165312/Syngene-Human-Rights-Policy.pdf

Grievance Committee
The committee provides employees with a channel to report
both real and perceived concerns related to their work,
general administration, payroll, reimbursements, or any
other issues pertaining to existing company policies.

Prevention of sexual harassment (POSH)
Committee
The committee enables the employees to report mattersrelated to sexual harassment in the workplace. This applies
to all employees, including contractual employees of theCompany. To address and resolve complaints related tosexual harassment, the Company has established an InternalCommittee (IC) comprising eight internal members and an
external advisor.
During FY23, the Company conducted employee sensitization
programs focused on the POSH policy. In the year, a total of
two complaints were received, and these were successfully
addressed and closed within the stipulated timeline.

Integrity Committee
The committee provides employees with a secure platform
to make protected disclosures concerning any actual orsuspected incidents of unethical practices, as well as violationsof applicable laws and regulations, including adherence to
the Code of Conduct. The committee’s composition reflects
its commitment to transparency and fairness, comprising key
members such as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
and Head of Legal, with a mandatory inclusion of at least
one female member.

Complaints during FY23 69
FY23
Filed during the year

Pending resolution at the end of the year

Sexual harassment

2

Nil

Discrimination at workplace

Nil

Nil

Child labor

Nil

Nil

Forced labor/Involuntary labor

Nil

Nil

Wages

Nil

Nil

Other human rights related issues

Nil

Nil

For more details, please refer Pg 162 of the Annual Report: Syngene_Annual-Report-2023.pdf (syngeneintl.com)
67

GRI 408-1 and 409-1

68

GRI 2-26

69

GRI 406-1, 408-1 and 409-1

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Community
engagement

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Section12

Community engagement

Syngene International Limited

Through our corporate social
responsibility programs, we aim tosupport communities to enhancetheir quality of life and promotesocial and economic prosperity. We
actively support community-based
environmental and social programs
through the Biocon Foundation,
our Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) arm and work alongside local
and state authorities and NonGovernmental Organizations (NGOs)
to provide access to amenities suchas healthcare and education.

Strategy
Under the oversight of the CSR Committee of theBoard, the CSR strategy has been built in collaboration
with community stakeholders, in alignment with
the Company strategy, to create shared value for all
stakeholders. As part of the strategy, the Company
aims to leverage the knowledge and expertise of ourworkforce to benefit community stakeholders throughvolunteering, mentoring and other forms of support.70

70

Community engagement drive for our employees and their children
on road safety week at Syngene Velankani Tech Park, Bangalore

GRI 413-1 and 413-2

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Community engagement focus areas71
Community
healthcare

Scienceeducation

Community
development

Environmental
sustainability

eLAJ Smart Clinics

Science education (STEM) in
schools

Rural development

Mass Rail Transit

Specialist Clinics

Scholarships and mentoring
for women

Women and child welfare

Miyawaki Forest

Community OutreachIndian Institute of
Science (IISc)

Antimicrobial
Resistance Tracker

Community healthcare
eLAJ smart clinics
eLAJ smart clinics in Karnataka, funded by the Company,
are improving primary healthcare by using technology to
improve patient care. The clinics use electronic systems
to capture critical patient data and communicate it inreal‑time for clinical consultations, advanced diagnostics
and non‑communicable diseases screening. The clinics play a
crucial role in delivering preventive healthcare and improving
the quality of life for patients.
An exit survey with over 2,000 outpatients in 2022 showed
the clinics scored 4 or higher (on a scale of 1 – 5 where 5 isthe highest score) on key performance indicators.
In the current financial year, the CSR committee has decided
to direct future investments into establishing eLAJ clinics inrural areas to provide primary care to remote communities.

Specialist clinics
The Company funds community-based healthcare clinics
for maternal and child health, the elderly, oral health,and chronic diseases. The clinics provide counselingassistance to patients. In FY23, around 3,700 patient
visits were recorded across specialist clinics, resulting in
improved cardiovascular and other health parameters
among patients.

Community development women welfare71

GRI 203-1

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Community engagement

Mobile science lab which visits underserved schools in Bangalore

Community outreach
The community outreach program encompasses:• Cancer surveillance	Screening camps were organized for three prevalent typesof cancer within small and medium enterprises. During
the screening, more than 350 women were offered
cervical cancer screening resulting in 6% of them beingreferred for further evaluation after visual examinationand over 1,100 women underwent breast cancer
screening with 8% of the screened participants being
recommended for regular follow-up.

• Information education sessions
	Awareness sessions were conducted on personal hygiene
including personal, hand and menstrual hygiene. Thesesessions reached a total of 1,400 students. In addition,
more than 800 women attended awareness sessions
focused on the techniques and significance of breast selfexamination.

• School health	The Child Health Activists Mentoring and Promoting
Health in Society (CHAMPS) program aims to instill
healthy behavior by providing training and resources tohigh school children, enabling them to screen for highblood pressure among local communities. This program
plays a pivotal role in preventing the early onset of
hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.

• Antimicrobial resistance tracker
	Company funding was used under the auspices of the
Biocon Foundation, in partnership with the Indraprastha
Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi), todevelop an mHealth application aligned with the Ayushman
Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). The application’s primary
goal is to provide statistics on Antimicrobial Resistance(AMR), facilitating the monitoring of AMR trends in clinicaland population settings. It aims to boost awareness of
AMR among healthcare professionals, and the public,
using AI-based models identify and predict trends.

	Health camps provided check-ups for around 2,400
students in 21 government schools. As a result, 30% of
the students received treatment for anemia, an important
health concern.

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Science education
Science in schools
Our mobile science laboratories, equipped with over 200
scientific models, provide an experiential learning platform
for students in government schools. Science fairs andsummer camps allow students to explore scientific concepts
and apply them to real-world problems. In November 2022,
a more agile format known as Lab-on-a-Bike was launched,providing science lessons for 1,700 students from seven
government schools in Shamirpet, Hyderabad.
To further cultivate curiosity and analytical thinking, an interschool science quiz competition was organized for 5,000
students across 50 government schools in Karnataka.

Understanding Human Anatomy as part of STEM (Science, Technology, Education and Maths) Education

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Scholarships and mentoring for women
A scholarship and mentoring program was launchedin partnership with the Research & Innovation Circle ofHyderabad (RICH) to empower women from tier-2 andtier-3 cities studying STEM subjects. The program aims
to build skills to enhance employability in addition toaddressing the under-representation of women STEM
graduates in India’s STEM workforce. Syngene employees
provide mentorship to students, with orientation sessions,virtual and physical mentor-mentee connections, and a
student gap assessment process to improve learning andcareer opportunities.

Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
The Company has committed to a funding of Rs 90
million towards the construction of the IISC postgraduate
medical school and non-profit hospital in Bangalore, India,
aiming to enhance scientific knowledge and innovation.
The 147‑bed Biocon-Syngene general medicine block will
provide affordable, high-quality care with specialists andadvanced diagnostic capabilities, expected to be operationalby early 2025.

Community development: women andchild welfare
Parihar is a program managed by Bangalore City Police toprotect women and children in distress. It provides dedicatedhelplines, trained professionals, and skill development tosurvivors. In FY23, an expert roundtable was organized to
discuss domestic violence and women’s rights, with over
1,500 participants. Parihar also conducted capacity building
for civil society organizations, sensitization in colleges, andawareness-raising sessions in communities.
St. John’s Research Institute initiated a program to monitor
malnutrition and take remedial action for Anganwadi
children under five years old. Over 350 Anganwadi workers
were trained on the POSHAN nutrition tracker app to enable
better assessment accuracy and faster action.

Environmental sustainability
Mass rail transit
The Company has made a financial contribution towards
the construction of the Biocon Hebbagodi Metro Stationin Bangalore, India, which is nearing completion and is
expected to start operations in 2024. The project aims to
reduce traffic congestion, pollution, and economic loss bydeveloping a green mobility solution.

Scholarship & mentorship program for women in STEM education & careers

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Operatingresponsibly

58

Section13

Syngene International Limited

Operating responsibly

From the way we manage our
suppliers, to the protection of ourIT systems and data, the global
quality standards that we apply
to client projects and our in-house
operational excellence processes,
we are clear about our expectationsof ourselves and others.
Excellence in these functional
areas is fundamental to ourlicense to operate because theresponsibility associated withcarrying out research, development
and manufacturing which
impacts human and animal healthmeans that compromise is neveracceptable. Our operating standards
are crucial and must be met by
every individual who plays a rolein our activities whether inside
the Company, or in a partner or
supplier role.

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Responsible supply chain
Suppliers hold a critical role in the organization’s ability tofulfill its commitment to maintain environmental, socialand governance standards. When procuring goods andservices, the Company actively seeks suppliers who shareits values and performance expectations as well as meetingproduct and service specifications. We aim to build strong
partnerships with crucial suppliers and develop individualized
supply plans with each of them.
The Company has collaborated with a network of morethan 2,900 suppliers based in 30 countries, catering toa wide spectrum of needs ranging from chemicals toelectronic equipment and capital items72 During FY23,
Syngene collaborated with 1,387 suppliers categorized
as MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) in India,
collectively contributing around 47% of the total domestic

72

GRI 2-6

73

GRI 204-1

60

expenditure. 1,362 suppliers were located close to our
campuses, representing 62% of the domestic spending.73
The establishment of a resilient supplier ecosystem withmultiple sources of essential materials is a strategic measure
to mitigate supply risks. A dedicated team of skilled sourcing
and procurement experts supervises the procurement
process, maintaining close relationships with the global
supplier network to ensure on time delivery of materials
while complying with requirements related to safety,
the environment, human rights and labor standards andbusiness ethics.
Syngene utilizes technology to ensure end-to-end supply
chain integration. This improves visibility, agility, cost
efficiency, fosters network collaboration, and enhances risk
management in the supply chain.

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Measuring and monitoring supplierperformance
100% of Syngene’s suppliers are covered under our Supplier
Code of Conduct. Before achieving supplier status with
Syngene, all suppliers undergo rigorous assessments. The
Sustainable Procurement Policy outlines specific expectations
regarding suppliers’ environmental, social, and governanceperformance, aligning closely with the standards set out in
the Supplier Code of Conduct. In FY23, Syngene screened
76 suppliers using the EcoVadis Supplier ESG Assessment
Framework to conduct a risk analysis of its supplier base.

compliance with regulatory standards. Additionally, criticalsuppliers selected based on our expenditure and risk factors
associated with their goods and services, undergo external
ESG audits. This approach helps to maintain high standards
and adherence to regulatory requirements in our supplier
network. In FY23, there were no occurrences of forced orcompulsory labor in our supply chain.74

Syngene conducts internal quality and safety audits for
its suppliers annually, emphasizing criticality in risk and

For FY24, Syngene is developing a new supplier
diversity policy. This policy will underscore theCompany’s commitment to equitable and transparent
procurement processes, ensuring that diverse suppliers
are provided with equal opportunities to compete
for business.

New suppliers that were screened using
environmental criteria75

New suppliers that were screened usingsocial criteria78

New suppliers

3

Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain
and actions taken76

New suppliers

3

Negative social impacts in the supply chain andactions taken79

Number of existing suppliers that wereassessed using environmental criteria

76

Number of existing suppliers that wereassessed using social criteria

76

Number of suppliers identified as having
significant actual and potential negativeenvironmental impacts within their
supply chain

5(Score < 30)77

Number of suppliers identified as having
significant actual and potential negativesocial impacts within their supply chain

2(Score < 30)77

9

Number of suppliers with whomutually agreed on corrective actions/improvements were agreed upon due
to their significant actual and potential
negative social impacts

7

Number of suppliers with whomutually agreed on corrective actions/improvements were agreed upon due
to their significant actual and potential
negative environmental impacts0

Number of suppliers whose contracts
were terminated due to significant actualand potential negative social impacts0

Number of suppliers whose contracts
were terminated due to significant actualand potential negative environmental
impacts

Link to supplier code of conduct:
https://cdn.syngeneintl.com/2022/01/27163931/Supplier-code-of-Conduct-2022.pdf

74

GRI 408-1 and 409-1

75

GRI 308-1

76

GRI 308-2

Syngene uses the EcoVadis Supplier ESG Assessment Framework to identify high risk suppliers. All suppliers who scored less than the thresholdscore defined in our Sustainable Procurement policy have been identified as high risk suppliers. In FY 2021-22, we considered EcoVadis score ofless than or equal to 23 as threshold for identifying high risk suppliers. In FY 2022-23, we revised this threshold to less than 30 in alignment with
our Sustainable Procurement policy

77

78

GRI 414-1

79

GRI 414-2

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Supplier quality assurance

Supplier details80
Total suppliers

2,921

Total tier-1 suppliers

2,921

Critical tier-1 suppliers

856

Critical non-tier-1 suppliers

0

MSMEs/small producers

1,387

Within the district andneighboring districts

1,032 (within
Bangalore) and 135(rest of Karnataka)Marginalized/vulnerable groups

7

Local procurement
In response to supply chain disruptions, the Company has
broadened its dual-sourcing practices and increased local
procurement. This approach facilitates faster raw material supply
turnaround while supporting sustainability objectives througha reduced carbon footprint. Additionally, local procurement
helps minimize the risk of supply chain disruptions. In India,
the procurement and locally sourced materials expenditure
amounted to Rs 1,265 Crores, with Rs 691 Crores allocatedwithin Bangalore and Karnataka region.81

During the year, the Strategic Sourcing function introduced asupplier quality assurance team, with a focus on promoting
GMP compliance across the supplier network and ensuring
complete traceability of procured materials. This team’s
primary objectives include reducing supply risks throughprocess and documentation improvements and enhancing
supplier performance through safety and quality evaluations.
Furthermore, the usage of the supplier onboarding portal
has expedited documentation validation by providing
simultaneous access for essential internal teams, such as
Legal, Strategic Sourcing, and Finance.

Innovation and technology in supply chain
management
The Company has implemented several innovative strategies
to enhance its supply chain performance management. These
include the introduction of an automated Management
Information System (MIS) to track both lagging and leading
indicators, a dedicated tool for vendor onboarding anddocument transfer, an E-Procurement tool to streamline
the processes of bidding, quotation evaluation and supplierselection; a shipment tracking tool to optimize deliveries;
and an online bill of entry system. Finally, in alignment with
our sustainability goals, we are committed to consignment
consolidation in situations where it has the potential to makea positive impact.

Some of the new initiatives that were started in the year under review include:•	Automated MIS for tracking lagging and leading
indicators for supply chain performance management.

•	Introduction of a tool for vendor onboarding anddocument transfer to minimize email communications
with vendors.

•	Introduction of an E-Procurement tool to manage
bidding, quotation evaluation and supplier selection.

•	Use of technology to manage logistics such as
shipment tracking to ensure timely delivery and an
online bill of entry.

•	Consignment consolidation wherever possible.
•	Supplier ecosystem development for small molecules:a.	Discovery chemistry – working with global
suppliers to increase stocks of catalog chemicals
in their existing and new warehouses in India
to reduce the lead time for inbound delivery
to Syngene.

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62b.	Chemical Development – building a supplierpartner network in India for key starting
materials to reduce its dependence on China forcomplex chemistry.

•	Assessment of critical suppliers on ESG aspects
through an external advisor.

•	D evelopment of a supplier relationship andperformance management framework for
implementation in FY24. This will help to define andexecute focused initiatives.

•	Increasing the usage of electric operated forklifts
replacing diesel operated ones in its premises.

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Quality
Global quality standards are applied to all client projects.
The Company has invested extensively in digital processes
to improve accuracy and minimize human error. The shift to
fully digital quality systems brings improved efficiency, speed
and accessibility to audit trails, with plans to make quality
control laboratories entirely paperless.

Regulatory inspection

Syngene facilities hold accreditations from regulatory
authorities including the US FDA (United States Food andDrug Administration), EMA (European Medicines Agency),
PMDA (Pharmaceutical Medical and Devices Agency) andIndian national authorities. We recognize the importance ofregulatory inspections and client audits in maintaining quality
standards and we conduct internal audits and self-inspections
to proactively identify and address any shortcomings.

•	Biologic facilities cleared the onsite inspection jointly

In FY23, regulatory bodies and clients conducted a totalof 78 successful audits including the US, European, andUK regulatory agencies auditing our biologics facilities
in Bangalore.

Approvals gained during the year:
GMP approvals•	Biologics facilities cleared US FDA onsite inspection withno 483 observations (no action indicated)conducted by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate(VMD), UK and the Federal Agency for Medicines and
Health Products (FAMHP), Belgium, on behalf of EMA
GCP approvals•	Clinical Development cleared a US FDA onsite inspection
with no 483 observations (no action indicated) and a US
FDA remote record review with no observations•	Clinical Development cleared the audit by CAP (Collegeof American Pathologists) and received the renewalof accreditation

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GLP approvals•	The animal facility cleared the inspection of the National
GLP Compliance Monitoring Authority (NGCMA) andreceived the extension of validity for the current NGCMA
certificate.
College of American Pathologists (CAP)•	Re-certification audit in the central laboratory.
Accreditations from Regulatory agencies
1. US market
		
Bedinvetmab (monoclonal antibody (mAb) for
osteoarthritis of animals) – Inspected and approvedby US-FDA.
2. Europe market
		
Bedinvetmab (monoclonal antibody (mAb) for
osteoarthritis of animals) – Inspected and approvedby FAMHP, Belgium (for EMA) and VMD, UK.
3. Indian market
		
Bedinvetmab (monoclonal antibody (mAb) for
osteoarthritis of animals) – Inspected and approvedby the Indian authority for export purposes.
4. Japan market
		Elobixibat monohydrate (inhibitor of the ileal bile
acid transporter) – Approval based on documents
reviewed by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices
Agency, Japan.
International accreditations
In addition to meeting regulatory requirements, the Company
has completed industrial or activity-specific accreditations
managed and audited by recognized third party assessors.
These accreditations ensure that processes comply withthe latest practices, are fully documented, and regularly
inspected.

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Other Accreditations•	ISO IEC 27001:2013 Certificate for Information Security
Management System•	ISO 45001:2018 Certificate for Occupational Health and
Safety Management System•	ISO14001:2015 Certificate for Environment Management
System•	ISO 50001:2018 Certificate for Energy Management
System

Accreditations include•	ISO 9001:2015 Certificate for Quality Management
System•	ISO 13485:2016 Certificate of Registration for Medical
Device Quality Management•	ISO IEC 17025:2017 National Accreditation Board for
Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)•	
I SO 15189:2012 NABL and College of American
Pathologists for Clinical and Molecular Diagnostics•	GxP standards for documentation•	ALCOA+•	USFDA Good Manufacturing Practices•	EU Good Manufacturing Practices•	Japan Good Manufacturing Practices•	India Good Manufacturing Practices (schedule M of Drugs
and Cosmetics Act)•	
O rganization for Economic Co-operation andDevelopment guidelines•	Accredited for bioequivalence/bioavailability and Phase I
studies on healthy volunteers by US FDA

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Syngene International LimitedCase study
Paperless business operations
Introduction
Syngene’s initiative towards early adoption of digital platforms started in 2018 with the rollout of TrackWise(paperless Quality Management System), Radio Frequency Identification System (for document archival), Laboratory
Information Management System (Quality Control sample life cycle management) and Learning Management System.
These rollouts were instrumental in enhancing compliance and increasing productivity. In addition, the digitization
program brought a significant reduction of paper across all operations. The next phase of this project will include theexploratory use of Artificial Intelligence technology for document reviews, advanced Quality Control scheduling andplanning platforms and the use of e-lab notebooks to integrate non-network equipment and thereby eliminating
the use of paper during batch testing and release.

Intent and impact of paperless implementation
Since the rollout in 2018, the estimated cumulative savings of paper through various platforms are as captured below:
Digital platform
TrackWise

No. of pages saved

Total saving

1,850,000

Paperless Validator

672,000

EDMS (Electronic Document Management System)

640,300

LIMS and eLN (Laboratory Information Management Systemand electronic Lab Notebook)345,510

LMS (Learning Management System)

320,000

eBMR (electronic Batch Manufacturing Record)

219,700

Electronic User Access Management System

170,000

4,526,900
pages

Conclusion
Syngene’s ongoing journey towards paperless operations not only enhanced data management and reduced humanerrors but also brought down the cumulative carbon footprint by approximately 30 metric tons (Calculated using thetool https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx) of CO2 equivalent.

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Operational excellence
The principles of operational excellence and continuous
improvement are embedded across all company operations
and essential functions. A range of training programs in thetools and techniques that underpin operational excellence
are available to empower the workforce, fostering process
improvement and waste reduction including: Six Sigma; Lean
daily management; Japanese techniques such as Gemba andKaizen; and other methodologies.
Efficient operational delivery is a collective responsibility
for all employees. The Company uses a proprietary
approach with a focus on six key performance parameters:
safety, quality, delivery, engagement, compliance, andcost (SQDECC). Visual SQDECC – Syngene Lean Daily
Management dashboards are positioned across theorganization in all laboratories, manufacturing areas andsupport functions. The dashboards facilitate daily tracking,monitoring, and reporting of laboratory performance,
employing a simple color-coded system. This approachenables the swift identification and resolution of issues
as they arise, ensuring the delivery of reliable, on target,
service to clients.
In FY23, teams conducted more than 500 why-why analyses
to resolve issues by identifying their root causes. The
Company also deployed Japanese management techniques,
including Gemba walks and Kaizens, to engage employees
and implement multiple, low-cost, low-risk, high-impact
improvements that yield long-term benefits. This year,
Gemba training was provided to 300 new managers andnearly 2,000 Kaizen ideas were received, playing a significant
role in continuous improvement and ensuring operational
excellence across the Company.

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Quality, On Time, In Full (QUOTIF) is a pivotal performancemeasure, across Syngene’s operations. It maintains a sharp
focus on meeting client requirements within committed
timelines. Meeting deadlines is vital for clients, whether
the Company provides specialized functional services or
fully integrated end-to-end solutions. Improved levels of
QUOTIF performance were recorded in several areas ofoperations during the year contributing to the organization’scommitment to meeting client needs and delivering
exceptional outcomes.

Lean Six Sigma training
At Syngene, all employees receive training and theopportunity to become certified in Lean Six Sigmatechniques. New staff members are required to complete
the first level (white belt) certification within 30 days of
joining the Company. Advanced training programs areavailable to attain green belt and black belt certifications,which encompass identifying improvement projects andacquainting themselves with the DMAIC (Define, Measure,
Analyse, Improve, Control) process.
In FY23, the organization developed 2,500 white belt, 74
green belt, and 28 black belt professionals in Lean Six Sigmatechniques. The green belt and black belt projects madeimportant operational improvements related to cost, quality,
safety and environment.
Syngene was honored at the 7th Confederation of Indian
Industry national competition on low-cost automation
held in New Delhi, India, securing two prestigious Gold
National awards.

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Data privacy & security
The Company has invested heavily in technology to
streamline core processes, reduce errors, and ensure
efficient service delivery. Alongside its emphasis on efficiency,
the Company focuses on information security to ensurethat it safeguards its data and the data generated fromclient projects.

These operations are designed to identify and respond to

Cybersecurity

security awareness sessions to address and mitigate

All research and development conducted for clients yields
data that forms the basis of essential insights and criticaldecisions. To safeguard this data, all IT systems are ISO
27001:2013 certified.

The organization prioritizes data security due to the valuable

known cyber threats while also adapting to emerging andevolving threats. A privileged access management system isin place to prevent any unintentional or intentional misuseof the Company’s systems. Additionally, the organization
uses phishing simulation programs and conducts ongoinginternal threats.

information often included in the products that are delivered
to the clients. Each research experiment yields a dataset,

The Company has strengthened its cybersecurity defenses
by implementing the best control operations available.

providing an opportunity to generate essential insights andcritical decisions.82

The organization has
strengthened its cybersecurity
defenses by implementing the best
control operations available. These
operations are designed to identify
and respond to known cyber threats
while also adapting to emerging
and evolving threats.

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all IT systems holdISO 27001:2013
certification, a globally
recognized standard
for information security
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SV-PS-230a.1. and SV-PS-230a.2.

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Digitization
The Company has focused on digitization widely acrossthe operations to reduce human error, increase speech andtraceability of all kind of operations from data collection toinventory management and engineering & maintenance.

1

Centralized compound
management and registration
The organization’s centralized compound
management and registration systems are on track
for completion within the current fiscal year.

2

Digitization of chemical inventory
Digitization of all chemical inventory transactions inboth storage and laboratory settings, was achieved
through the adoption of QR codes and handheld
devices. This innovative approach has proveninstrumental in optimizing inventory storage and cost
reduction. The technology was further extended towarehouses, allowing real-time tracking of inventorytransactions.

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3

Innovation in labeling
The implementation of a single label concept inwarehouses has eliminated the necessity for multiple
labels at various stages of inventory movement. Thisaligns with the overarching goals of achieving acompliant, safe, and secure infrastructure, leveraging
analytics and business intelligence for informed
decision-making. Furthermore, an organization-wide
integrated workflow enhances the client experience,
while digital platforms streamline control andscientific systems.

4Paperless laboratories
The goal of achieving 100% paperless laboratories
will ensure data integrity and operational efficiency.
Through digitization, the Company has increased
accuracy, strengthened data integrity and improved
data entry compliance which enhances traceability.
Electronic laboratory notebooks have been
fully implemented in Discovery Services and theDevelopment Services laboratories will be paperlessby the end of 2023.

5

e-BMR system
An e-BMR system was introduced in Manufacturing
Services, with the first phase completed for the
Biologics and Chemical Development facilities. A
shift to electronic logbooks for shop floor activity in
manufacturing plants is underway, eliminating theneed to archive over 1,000 logbooks annually. The
organization is also advancing towards total paperlessvalidation of electronic and computerized systems for
its Quality function by March 2024.

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Public recognition –Awards and accolades

Section

14

Award category

Issuing body

Mangalore Campus

Silver medal in manufacturing competency

International Research Institute for
Manufacturing (IRIM) in Mumbai, India

SyngeneGold Award for low cost digitization /automation

7th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
National Competition

SyngeneTwo Gold National awards for low cost
automation

7th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
National CompetitionHR

2022 Brandon Hall Group HCM ExcellenceBronze Award in Leadership Development
for the most unique leadership program

Brandon Hall Group award

Energy(Mangalore)

Winner in SME sector for ‘Best Energy
Efficient Case Study’6th edition of Confederation of Indian
Industry (CII) National Energy
Efficiency Circle Competition heldon 14-16 July 2022

2nd runner-up in SME sector for ‘Best
Application & Uses of Renewable Energy’

6th edition of Confederation of Indian
Industry (CII) National Energy Efficiency
Circle Competition heldon 14-16 July 2022

Two National level awards in Gold
category for:7th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
National Competition on
Low-Cost Automation, New Delhi(20-22 July 2022)

Operational Excellence•	
Discovery Chemistry: Low-Cost
Automation to enhance Productivity &Compliance for R&D Lab Operations in
CRO/Pharma industry – under low-cost
Digitization category•	
Discovery Biology: Low-Cost,
semi‑automation tool for monotonous
routine work – under the category
Productivity Improvement-Services
Quality

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Golden Peacock National Quality
Award, 2023

Institute of Directors

First runner-up in Quality in the Large-Scalemodel company category, 2023

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Syngene International Limited

Waste

CSR (Biocon Foundation)

Continuous improvement

FinanceAward category

Issuing body

Best Overall Sustainable Performance in
the Pharmaceutical industry for Syngene’s
commitment towards inculcating sustainable
practices across the organization.

India Sustainability Conclave &Awards 2023

Silver award for efficiency in ‘Shut down for
implementing Earth-rite system across MSEZ
while handling the solvents.’

14th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
National POKA YOKE competition

Gold award in Quality Concepts forGreen initiative through effective waste
management by co-processing.

Quality Circle Forum of India,
Bengaluru Chapter

Sustainable Cities & Communities category
in recognition of various CSR initiatives
implemented by the Foundation to promotesafe, affordable, and sustainable transportsystem, reduce the environmental impactof cities, and provide access to safe
and inclusive public spaces for womenand children.

Mahatma Award 2022

Diseases screening initiative 2022 for Oral
Cancer Screening Program

India Health and Wellness (IHW) Council[Mumbai, 19 January, 2023]

Platinum (Winner) for Experimentation
reduction by 50 % in Chemical
Development

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)National Six Sigma Competition 2023

Platinum (First runner-up) for Robust Processdevelopment to ensure quality & consistency
in R&D and manufacturing of ABC API

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)National Six Sigma Competition 2023

Bronze for Reduction in experimentation
through robust process design during thedevelopment stage by implementing Quality
by Design (QbD) approach

ASQ - South Asia Team ExcellenceAward 2023

First runner-up for Evaluation of Corrosion
Risk in the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Processes and Equipment using the Six
Sigma Methodology.

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)1st National Corrosion Management
Practices Competition 2023

Golden Peacock award in ‘Enterprise Risk
Management’Institute of Director’s (IOD) award(17 October 2023 in London, UK)

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Annexure 1: SASB Index
SASB Code

MetricSection/Subtitle Section

Page No.

RT-CH-110a.2.

Discussion of long- and short-term strategy or plan to
manage Scope 1 emissions, emission reduction targets,and an analysis of performance against those targets

Protecting the environment

26-28

RT-CH-120a.1.

Air emissions of the following pollutants:(1) NOx (excluding N2O), (2) SOx, (3) volatile organic
compounds (VOCs), and (4) hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)

Protecting the environment

28(1) Total energy consumed, (2) percentage grid electricity,(3) percentage renewable and (4) total self-generated energy

Protecting the environment

26

GRI Data Sheet

78(1) Total water withdrawn, (2) total water consumed;
percentage of each in regions with High or ExtremelyHigh Baseline Water StressProtecting the environment

31

GRI Data Sheet

79

RT-CH-140a.3.

Description of water management risks and discussionof strategies and practices to mitigate those risks

Protecting the environment30

RT-CH-150a.1.

Amount of hazardous waste generated,
percentage recycled

Protecting the environment

33

GRI Data Sheet

80(1) Total recordable incident rate (TRIR) and(2) fatality rate for (a) direct employees and(b) contract employees

Safety at work

43

RT-CH-320a.2.

Description of efforts to assess, monitor, and reduce
exposure of employees and contract workers tolong-term (chronic) health risks

Safety at work

41

RT-CH-410b.2.

Discussion of strategy to (1) manage chemicals ofconcern and (2) develop alternatives with reduced
human and/or environmental impact

Protecting the environment

34

SV-PS-230a.1.

Description of approach to identifying andaddressing data security risks

Operating responsibly

67

SV-PS-230a.2.

Description of policies and practices relating to collection,
usage, and retention of customer information

Operating responsibly

67

SV-PS-230a.3.

(1) Number of data breaches, (2) percentage that(a) involve customers’ confidential business informationand (b) are personal data breaches, (3) number of(a) customers and (b) individuals affected

Operating responsibly

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SV-PS-330a.1.

Percentage of (1) gender and (2) diversity grouprepresentation for (a) executive management,(b) non-executive management, and (c) all other employees

Empowering our employees

46

GRI Data Sheet

78

Voluntary and (2) involuntary turnover rate
for employees

Empowering our employees

46

GRI Data Sheet

81

SV-PS-510a.1.

Description of approach to ensuring professional integrity

Corporate Governance

19

SV-PS-510a.2.

Total amount of monetary losses as a result of legal
proceedings associated with professional integrity

Annual Report FY 2022-23

RT-CH-130a.1.

RT-CH-140a.1.

RT-CH-320a.1.

SV-PS-330a.2.

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GRI Data Sheet

79-80

GRI Data Sheet

157-158

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Annexure 2: GRI Index
GRI Standard
number

Disclosure
numberGRI 2: General
Disclosures

2-1

Description

Section/subsection title

Page no./explanation

Organizational details

About Syngene

06

Annual Report FY 2022-23

88-89

2-2

Entities included in the organization’ssustainability reporting

About the report

01

2-3

Reporting period, frequency andcontact point

About the report

01

2-4

Restatements of information

Across the report whereapplicable

01

2-5

External assurance

Assurance Statement

87-90

2-6

Activities, value chain and otherbusiness relationships

About Syngene

06-11

Operating Responsibly
Annual Report FY 2022-23

60
05-09

2-7

Employees

GRI Data Sheet

78

2-8

Workers who are not employees

Empowering our employees

46

GRI Data Sheet78

Corporate Governance

17

Annual Report

123

Nomination and selection of the highest
governance body

Corporate Governance

17

Annual Report FY 2022-23

116

2-11

Chair of the highest governance body

Corporate Governance

17

2-12

Role of the highest governance body inoverseeing the management of impacts

Corporate Governance

17-18

2-13

Delegation of responsibility for managing
impacts

Corporate Governance

18

Annual Report FY 2022-23

116

Role of the highest governance body insustainability reporting

About the Report01

Annual Report FY 2022-23

127

2-15

Conflicts of interest

Annual Report FY 2022-23

159

2-16

Communication of critical concerns

Annual Report FY 2022-23

162

2-17

Collective knowledge of the highest
governance body

Corporate Governance

17

Annual Report FY 2022-23

121-122

Evaluation of the performance of the highest
governance body

Annual Report FY 2022-23

122

2-9

2-10

2-14

2-18

Governance structure and composition

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GRI Standard
numberDescription

Section/subsection title

2-19

Remuneration policies

Annual Report FY 2022-23

92

2-20

Process to determine remuneration

Annual Report FY 2022-23

130-133

2-21

Annual total compensation ratio

Annual Report

100

2-22

Statement on Sustainable
Development Strategy

Message from
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

02

Message from
Jonathan Hunt

03

Disclosure
numberPage no./explanation

2-23

Policy commitments

Corporate Governance

19

2-24

Embedding policy commitments

Corporate Governance

19

2-25

Processes to remediate negative impacts

Corporate Governance

19

Annual Report FY 2022-23
2-26

Mechanisms for seeking advice and raisingconcerns

127, 162

Corporate Governance19

Empowering our Employees

53

Annual Report FY 2022-23

152

2-27

Compliance with laws and regulations

Annual Report FY 2022-23

157-158

2-28

Membership associations

Annual Report FY 2022-23

179

2-29

Approach to stakeholder engagement

Stakeholder Engagement

21

Annual Report FY 2022-23

167-168

2-30

Collective bargaining agreements

The Company does not have any employees
covered by collective bargaining agreements

3-1

Process to determine material topics

ESG strategy andmaterial topics

14

3-2

List of material topics

ESG strategy andmaterial topics

14

3-3

Management of material topics

Details have been provided across thereport for each relevant material topic

201-1

Direct economic value generated
and distributed

Annual Report FY 2022-23

200-217

201-3

Defined benefit plan obligations
and other retirement plans

Annual Report FY 2022-23

161, 227-228

202-1

Ratios of standard entry-level wage by
gender compared to local minimum wage

Annual Report FY 2022-23

169

Material topics
GRI 3: Material
topicsEconomic
GRI 201:
Economic
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GRI Standard
number

Disclosure
numberDescription

Section/subsection title

Page no./explanation

GRI 203:
Indirect
Economic
Impacts

203-1

Infrastructure investments andservices supported

Community Engagement

54

203-2

Significant indirect economic impacts

Annual Report FY 2022-23

04-81

GRI 204:
Procurement
Practices

204-1

Proportion of spending on
local suppliers

Operating Responsibly60

GRI 205:
Anti-Corruption

205-1

Operations assessed for risks related
to corruption

Annual Report FY 2022-23

196

205-2

Communication and training aboutanti-corruption policies and procedures

Corporate Governance

19

205-3

Confirmed incidents of corruption
and actions taken

Annual Report FY 2022-23

158

206-1

Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior,
antitrust, and monopoly practices

Annual Report FY 2022-23

177

302-1

Energy consumption within the organization

GRI Data Sheet

78

302-3

Energy intensity

GRI Data Sheet

78

302-4

Reduction of energy consumption

GRI Data Sheet

78

303-1

Interactions with water as a shared resource

Protecting theEnvironment

30

303-2

Management of water discharge-related
impacts

Protecting theEnvironment

30

303-3

Total water withdrawal by source

GRI Data Sheet

79

303-4

Water discharge

GRI Data Sheet

79

305-1

Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions

GRI Data Sheet

79

305-2

Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions

GRI Data Sheet

79

305-3

Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions

GRI Data Sheet

79

305-4

GHG emissions intensity

GRI Data Sheet

79

305-5

Reduction of GHG emissions

GRI Data Sheet

79

305-7

Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), Sulphur Oxides (SOx),
and other significant air emissions

GRI Data Sheet

79-80

GRI 206:
Anti-competitive
behavior
Environmental
GRI 302:
EnergyGRI 303:
Water andEffluents

GRI 305:
Emissions75

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GRI Standard
numberGRI 306:
Waste

GRI 308:
Supplier
environmental
assessment

Description

Section/subsection title

Page no./explanation

306-1

Waste generation and significant
waste-related impacts

Protecting theEnvironment

32

306-2

Management of significant
waste-related impact

Protecting theEnvironment

32

306-3

Waste generated

GRI Data Sheet

80

306-4

Waste diverted from disposal

GRI Data Sheet

80

306-5

Waste directed to disposal

GRI Data Sheet

80

308-1

New suppliers that were screened using
environmental criteria

GRI Data Sheet

78

308-2

Negative environmental impacts in the
supply chain and actions taken

GRI Data Sheet

78

401-1

New employee hires and employee turnover

GRI Data Sheet

81

401-2

Benefits provided to full-time employees

Empowering our Employees

50

401-3

Parental leave

GRI Data Sheet

81

403-1

Occupational health and safety
management system

Safety at Work

40

403-2

Hazard identification, risk assessment,
and incident investigation

Safety at Work

40

403-3

Occupational health and services

Safety at Work

40-43

403-4

Worker participation, consultation andcommunication on occupational healthand safety

Safety at Work

43

403-5

Worker training on occupational
health and safety

Safety at Work

41

403-6

Promotion of worker health

Safety at Work

41

403-7

Prevention and mitigation of occupational
health and safety impacts directly linked bybusiness relationships

Safety at Work

41

403-8

Workers covered by an occupational
health and safety management system

GRI Data Sheet

82

403-9

Work-related injuries

GRI Data Sheet

82403-10Work-related health

GRI Data Sheet

82

Disclosure
numberSocialGRI 401:
Employment

GRI 403:
Occupational
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Section/subsection title

Page no./explanation

Average hours of training per year
per employee

GRI Data Sheet

83

404-2

Programs for upgrading employee skills
and transition assistance programs

Empowering our Employees

404-3

Percentage of employees receiving
regular performance and careerdevelopment reviews

GRI Data Sheet83

GRI 405:
Diversityand equal
opportunity

405-1

Diversity of governance bodies
and employees

GRI Data Sheet

83-84

GRI 406: Nondiscrimination

406-1

Incidents of discrimination andcorrective actions taken

Empowering our Employees

51

GRI 408:
Child labor

408-1

Operations and suppliers at
significant risk for incidents ofchild labor

Empowering our Employees

51

Operating Responsibly

61

Operations and suppliers at significant
risk for incidents of forced orcompulsory labor

Empowering our Employees

51

Operating Responsibly

61

GRI Standard
number

Disclosure
numberGRI 404:
Training andeducation

404-1

Description

48-49

GRI 409:
Forced orcompulsory
labor

409-1

GRI 413: Local
communities

413-1

Operations with local community
engagement, impact assessments, anddevelopment programs

Community Engagement

53

413-2

Operations with significant actualand potential negative impacts on
local communities

Community Engagement

53

414-1

New suppliers that were screenedusing social criteria

GRI Data Sheet

78

414-2

Negative social impacts in the supply
chain and actions taken

GRI Data Sheet

78

418-1

Substantiated complaints concerning
breaches of customer privacy and lossesof customer data

Operating Responsibly67

GRI 414:
Supplier social
assessment

GRI 418:
Customer
privacy77

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Annexure 3: GRI Data Sheet
General Information
GRI

Disclosure

General disclosures
Total suppliers
GRI 2
Total tier-1 suppliers
Critical tier-1 suppliers
Critical non-tier-1 suppliers
MSMEs/small producers
Within the district andneighboring districts
Marginalized/vulnerable groups

Unit

Numbers
Numbers
Numbers
Numbers
Numbers
Numbers

Numbers

FY 2022-23

FY 2021-22

FY 2020-21

2,921
2,921
856
0
1,387
1,032 (within
Bangalore) and 135(rest of Karnataka)
7

2,819
2,819
899
0
1,248
953 (within
Bangalore) and 129(rest of Karnataka)
12

2,842
2,842
783
0
1,084
894 (within
Bangalore) and 121(rest of Karnataka)
10

Employees
Permanent Employees (Total)
Numbers
6,847
5,975
5,670
Permanent Employees (Male)
Numbers
4,965
4,348
4,253
Permanent Employees (Female)
Numbers
1,882
1,627
1,418
Non-permanent Employees (Total) Numbers
313
336
Data not available
Non-permanent Employees
Numbers
211
226
Data not available(Male)
Non-permanent Employees
Numbers102
110
Data not available(Female)Restatement: The reported figure for female non-permanent employees is being restated for FY 2021-22 due to a reporting error
in the ESG Data Book 2022.
GRI 2-7

Workers who are not employees
Workers (Total)
GRI 2-8
Total Workers (Male)
Total Workers (Female)

Numbers
Numbers
Numbers

1,454
1,243
211

862
692
170

Data not available
Data not available
Data not available

We are employing only non-permanent workers.
GRI 300: Environment
Energy consumption within the Organization
GRI 302-1
Renewable energy consumption KwH
73,893,760
66,206,995
55,569,718
Non-renewable energy
KwH
41,735,859
39,002,406
27,185,876
consumption
Total energy consumed
KwH
115,629,619
105,209,401
82,755,594
Restatement: Energy consumption data for all three years is being restated from prior public disclosure due to the inclusion of
additional categories of sources of energy.
Energy intensity
GRI 302-3

Energy Intensity

Ratio*

0.00360.00400.0038KwH

3,752,500

1,990,000

550,190*Total energy consumption / Annual turnoverReduction of energy consumption
GRI 302-4

78

Energy savings as a result ofefficiency measures

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GRI

Disclosure

Unit

FY 2022-23

FY 2021-22

FY 2020-21

GRI 303 Water withdrawal
GRI 303-3
Surface water*
KL
1,021
152
384
Ground water*
KL
6,624
5,242
5,332
Third party water*KL
172,711
165,792
141,415
Seawater / desalinated waterKL
0
00
OthersKL000
Total water withdrawal
KL
180,356
171,186
147,131
Total water reused and recyled
KL68,205
34,11920,907% of water reused and recycled
KL
38%
20%
14%
GRI 303-4
Water dischargeKL000Surface water* - Rainwater; Ground water* - Borewell water; Third-party water* - Municipal water/Developers
Restatement: The total water withdrawal and water recycled for all three Financial Years is being restated as harvested rainwater
was previously being accounted for under recycled water. The reporting methodology has been aligned with GRI principles toreport amount of rainwater harvested under the category of surface water.
The Company has zero liquid discharge policy.
GRI 305 Emissions 2016
GRI 305-1
Direct GHG emissions
Scope 1
tCO2e
6,003
6,265
3,440
Restatement: The data reported for FY all three years is being restated herein due to inclusion of additional categories of emissions
in our calculation.
GRI 305-2

Energy indirect GHG emissions
Scope 2 (Market-based)
tCO2e
18,765
15,776
11,263
71,17063,00750,328
Scope 2 (Location-based)
tCO2e
Restatement: The data for Scope 2 (Market-based) is being restated for all three years due to inclusion of additional categories
of emissions in our calculation.
GRI 305-3

GRI 305-4

Other indirect GHG emissions
Upstream Emissions
Purchased Goods & Services
Capital Goods
Fuel & Energy Related
Transportation
Waste in Operations
Business Travel
Employee Commute
Downstream Emissions
Transportation
Total Gross Scope 3
GHG emissions intensity
GHG emissions intensity

MTCO2e
MTCO2e
MTCO2e
MTCO2e
MTCO2e
MTCO2e
MTCO2e64,238
7,978
4,323
2,627
1,654
808
5,356

65,924
12,708
3,786
2,290
866
107
3,612

45,464
9,239
2,541
2,389
673
43
1,734

MTCO2e
MTCO2e2,434
89,418

1,004
90,297764
62,8470.0000036

0.0000043

0.0000036

Ratio**Total GHG emissions / Annual Turnover

GRI 305-5

Reduction of GHG emissions
52,83447,33839,066
GHG savings as a result of
MTCO2eefficiency measures
Restatement: The GHG saving for FY22 & FY21 are being restated, due to streamlining of our calculations methodology for GHG
emissions avoided.
GRI 305-7

Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Sulphur oxides (SOx), and other significant air emissions
Bangalore
µg/m3
19.50
15.50
NOx
µg/m3
8.30
8.00
SOx
72.60
69.10
Particulate Matter (PM10)
µg/m3
28.10
23.00
Particulate Matter (PM2.5)
µg/m3
3.00
3.00
Ozone
µg/m3
4.50
8.30
Ammonia
µg/m3
Below
Below
Volatile Organic Compoundsµg/m3
Detection Limit
Detection Limit

14.60
7.40
54.90
15.40
5.50
8.30
Below
Detection Limit

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GRI

Disclosure

Unit

FY 2022-23

FY 2021-22

FY 2020-21

Mangalore
NOx
SOxParticulate Matter (PM10)
Particulate Matter (PM2.5)
Ozone

µg/m3
µg/m3
µg/m3
µg/m3
µg/m3

Ammoniaµg/m3

Volatile Organic Compounds

µg/m3

18.20
16.90
71.80
46.20
Below
Detection Limit
Below
Detection Limit
Below
Detection Limit

13.20
26.90
19.20
29.30
Below
Detection Limit
Below
Detection Limit
Below
Detection Limit

14.10
24.10
53.60
34.20
Below
Detection Limit
Below
Detection Limit
Below
Detection Limit

Hyderabad
NOx
SOxParticulate Matter (PM10)
Particulate Matter (PM2.5)
Ozone
Ammonia
Volatile Organic Compounds

µg/m3
µg/m3
µg/m3
µg/m3
µg/m3
µg/m3
µg/m3

17.10
13.90
55.90
22.80
13.20
18.80
Below
Detection Limit

17.80
14.70
56.20
22.00
15.10
18.90
Below
Detection Limit

16.20
12.90
54.60
22.50
11.20
16.30
Below
Detection Limit

GRI 306 Waste 2020
GRI 306-3

Waste generated
Plastic waste
MT230
217.08188
E-wasteMT
3.82
00
Bio-medical waste
MT
109.51
98.77
100.32
Battery waste
MT
3.7
4.3
5.90
Radioactive waste
MT
0.03
0.02
0.09
Other hazardous wasteMT2,310.74
2,116.48
1,134.13
Other non-hazardous wasteMT1,226.47
597.90531.18
Total waste generated
MT3,884.27
3,034.55
1,959.55
Restatement: Total waste generated in FY 2021-22 is different from figures reported in the ESG Data Book FY 2021-22 due toinclusion of 4.3 MT of generated non-hazardous waste, previously not accounted for.
GRI 306-4

Waste diverted from disposal
Total waste recycledMT3,524.97
2,805.38
1,563% of waste recycled
%
91%
92%
80%
Restatement: Total waste recycled in FY 2021-22 is different from figures reported in the ESG Data Book FY 2021-22 due toinclusion of 4.3 MT of non-hazardous waste and 8.97 MT of red biomedical waste that is recycled, previously not accounted for.
GRI 306-5

Waste diverted to disposal
Total waste incinerated
Total waste landfilledMTMT

329.94
29.33

396
0

FY 2022-23

FY 2021-22

GRI

Disclosure

GRI 308-1

New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria
New suppliers
Number3
Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken
Number of existing suppliers that were assessed using Number
76
environmental criteria
Number5 (Score < 30)*
Number of suppliers identified as having significant
actual and potential negative environmental impacts
within their supply chain

GRI 308-2

80

Unit

146.40
82.38

24
276
19 (Score < =23)*

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GRI

Disclosure

Unit

FY 2022-23

FY 2021-22

Number of suppliers with who mutually agreed oncorrective actions/improvements were agreed upon
due to their significant actual and potential negativeenvironmental impacts
Number of suppliers whose contracts were terminated
due to significant actual and potential negativeenvironmental impacts.

Number9

10

Number0

0*Syngene uses the EcoVadis Supplier ESG Assessment Framework to identify high risk suppliers. All suppliers who scored less than the thresholdscore defined in our Sustainable Procurement policy have been identified as high risk suppliers. In FY 2021-22, we considered EcoVadis score ofless than or equal to 23 as threshold for identifying high risk suppliers. In FY 2022-23, we revised this threshold to less than 30 in alignment with
our Sustainable Procurement policy.

GRI

Disclosure

Unit

FY 2022-23

FY 2021-22

FY 2020-21

Numbers%
Numbers%
Numbers%
Numbers%
Numbers%
Numbers
%

2,557
37%
1,736
35%
821
44%
1,588
55%
953
25%
16
12%

2,097
35%
1,376
32%
721
44%
1,280
55%
800
23%
17
14%

1,550
27%
1,032
24%
518
36%
Data not available
Data not available
Data not available
Data not available
Data not available
Data not available

Numbers%
Numbers%
Numbers%
Numbers%
Numbers%
Numbers
%

1,685
26%
1,119
24%
566
32%
779
32%
871
23%
35
24%

1,557
27%
1,119
27%
438
29%
623
31%
906
25%
28
22%

Data not available
Data not available
Data not available
Data not available
Data not available
Data not available
Data not available
Data not available
Data not available
Data not available
Data not available
Data not available

Numbers

4,965

4,348

Data not available

Numbers
Numbers

286
286

191
191

Data not available
Data not available

Numbers

238

173

Data not available

GRI 400: Social
GRI 401 Employment 2016
GRI 401-1
New employee hires
Total new hires
Rate of new hires
New hires (male)
Rate of new hires (male)
New hires (female)
Rate of new hires (female)
New hires (<30 years)
Rate of new hires (<30 years)
New hires (30-50 years)
Rate of new hires (30-50 years)
New hires (>50 years)
Rate of new hires (>50 years)
GRI 401-1
Employee turnover
Total employee turnover
Total turnover rate
Employee turnover (male)
Turnover rate (male)
Employee turnover (female)
Turnover rate (female)
Employee turnover (<30 years)
Turnover rate (<30 years)
Employee turnover (30-50 years)
Turnover rate (30-50 years)
Employee turnover (>50 years)
Turnover rate (>50 years)
GRI 401-3
Parental leave
Male employees entitled for parental
leave
Male employees that took parental leave
Male employees that returned to work in
the reporting period after parental leave
endedMale employees that returned to work
after parental leave ended that were still
employed 12 months after their return towork (who took parental leave last year
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GRI

Disclosure

Unit

FY 2022-23

FY 2021-22

FY 2020-21

Return to work rate (male)
Retention rate (male)
Female employees entitled for parental
leave
Female employees that took parental
leave
Female employees that returned to workin the reporting period after parental
leave ended
Female employees that returned to work
after parental leave ended that were still
employed 12 months after their return towork (who took parental leave last year
and came back to the Company this year)
Return to work rate (female)
Retention rate (female)%%
Numbers

100%
83%
1,882

100%
91%
1,627

100%
68%
Data not available

Numbers

58

93

Data not available

Numbers

49

73

Data not available

Numbers

42

67

Data not available

100%
86%

78%
72%

83%
64%

%
%

GRI 403 Occupational Health and Safety 2018
GRI 403-8

Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system
Covered by occupational health andNumbers
8,614
6,837
4,835
safety management system
Numbers
8,614
6,837
4,835
Covered by occupational health andsafety management system that isinternally audited
Numbers862
598 Data not available
Covered by occupational health andsafety management system that has been
audited or certified by an external party
GRI 403-9
Work-related injuries
Number of hours worked (Employees &Numbers
16,204,011
14,210,480
11,965,968
workers)
Fatalities (Employees & workers)
Numbers0
0
1
Rate of fatalities (Employees & workers)
Ratio
0
0
0.02
Numbers
1
1
2
High-consequence work-related injuries(excluding fatalities) (Employees &workers)
Rate of high-consequence work-related
Ratio
0.01
0.01
0.03
injuries (excluding fatalities)
Recordable work-related injuries
Numbers
6
3
4(Employees & workers)
Rate of recordable work-related injuries
Ratio
0.07
0.04
0.07
Lost days (Employees & workers)
Numbers
168
1
3
Restatement: The number of recordable work-related injuries and corresponding rate reported for FY 2020-21 and FY 2021-22 isdifferent as compared to the ESG Data Book 2022 due to a reporting error.
GRI 403-10 Work-related injuries
Fatalities as a result of
Numbers0
0
1
work-related ill health
Cases of recordable work-related ill
Numbers000
health82

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GRI

Disclosure

Unit

FY 2022-23

FY 2021-22

FY 2020-21

Total hours of training for permanent
employees

Hours

820,259

716,129

512,080

Average training hours for permanent
employees

Hours

120

120

90

Total training hours for
non-permanent employees

Hours

26,48333,192

Data not available

Average training hours for
non-permanent employees

Hours

85

99

Data not available

GRI 404 Training and Education 2016
GRI 404-1

Total training hours for male employees

Hours

657,706

546,807

Data not available

Average training hours formale employees

Hours

127

120

Data not available

Total training hours for female employees

Hours

189,036

169,322

Data not available

Average training hours
Hours
95
97 Data not available
for female employees
Restatement: Average hours of training for permanent employees in FY 2020-21 and FY 2021-22 is being restated due to a
calculation error.
GRI 404-3

GRI

Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews
Permanent Employees

%

82%

81%

68%

Senior Management

%

100%

100%

Data not available

Middle Management

%

87%

86%

Data not available

General Staff

%

82%

80%

Data not available

Male

%

83%

82%

Data not available

Female

%

81%

77%

Data not available

Disclosure

Unit

FY 2022-23

FY 2021-22

FY 2020-21

GRI 405 Diversity and Equal Opportunity 2016
Gender Diversity
Male
FemaleDiversity of governance bodies and employees

MaleFemaleMale

FemaleBoard of Directors

%

56%

44%

56%

44%

56%

44%

Permanent Employees

%

73%

27%

73%

27%

75%

25%

Senior Management

%

89%

11%

89%

11%

Data notavailable

Data notavailable

Middle Management

%

85%

15%

86%

14%

Data notavailable

Data notavailable

General Staff

%

71%

29%

71%

29%

Data notavailable

Data notavailable

Non-permanent
%
67%
33%
68%
32%
Employees
Restatement: Gender split of general staff for FY 2021-22 is being restated due to a reporting error.

Data notavailable

Data notavailable

GRI 405-1

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GRI

Disclosure

Unit

Age Diversity

GRI

FY 2022-23
<30
years

FY 2021-22

30-50
years

>50
years

<30
years

FY 2020-21

30-50
years

>50
years

<30
years

30-50
years

>50
years

Board of Directors

%

0%

0%

100%

0%

0%

100%

0%

0%

100%

Permanent Employees

%

42%

56%

2%

39%

59%

2%

37%

61%

2%

Senior Management

%

0%

11%

89%

0%

28%

72%

Data
Data
Data
not
not
not
available available available

Middle Management

%

1%

85%

14%

1%

85%

14%

Data
Data
Data
not
not
not
available available available

General Staff

%

46.8%

52.8%

0.4%

44.1%

55.6%

0.3%

Data
Data
Data
not
not
not
available available available

Non-permanent
Employees

%

51%

37%

11%

59%

33%

8%

Data
Data
Data
not
not
not
available available available

Disclosure

Unit

FY 2022-23

FY 2021-22

00

GRI 408 Child labor 2016
GRI 408-1

Operations and suppliers at significant risks for incidents of child labor
Number of operations / suppliers at risk%

GRI 409 Forced or compulsory labor 2016
GRI 409-1

Operations and suppliers at significant risks for incidents of forced or compulsory labor
Number of operations / suppliers at risk%00

GRI 414 Supplier social assessment 2016
GRI 414-1
GRI 414-2

New suppliers that were screened using social criteria
New suppliers
Number
Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken
Number of existing suppliers that were assessed using
Numbersocial criteria
NumberNumber of suppliers identified as having significant
actual and potential negative social impacts within
their supply chain
NumberNumber of suppliers with who mutually agreed oncorrective actions/improvements were agreed upon
due to their significant actual and potential negativesocial impacts
Number of suppliers whose contracts were terminated Number
due to significant actual and potential negative social
impacts

3

24

76

276

2 (Score < 30)*

6 (Score <=23)*

7

10

0

0

*Syngene uses the EcoVadis Supplier ESG Assessment Framework to identify high risk suppliers. All suppliers who scored less than the thresholdscore defined in our Sustainable Procurement policy have been identified as high risk suppliers. In FY 2021-22, we considered EcoVadis score ofless than or equal to 23 as threshold for identifying high risk suppliers. In FY 2022-23, we revised this threshold to less than 30 in alignment with
our Sustainable Procurement policy.

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Annexure 4: United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet,
now and into the future.
SDG

Name of Goal

ESG Report chapter reference

Page no.

No Poverty

Community engagement

54-57

Good Health & Well Being
3.2
3.3
3.4

Community enagagement
About Syngene

54-55
06-11

Quality Education
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6

Community engagement

56-57

Gender Equality
5.1
5.2
5.5

Corporate governanceEmpowering our employees

18
45-46

Clean Water
6.3
6.4

Protecting the environment: Water

30-31

Affordable & Clean Energy
7.1
7.2

Protecting the environment:
Energy & Emission

26-29

Decent Work & Economic Growth
8.2
8.4
8.5
8.7
8.8

Empowering our employees

45-51

Industry Innovation andInfrastructure
9.2
9.4
9.5

Community engagement

54-57

Responsible Production &Consumption
12.4
12.5
12.6

Operating responsibly
Protecting the environment:
Waste management

60-62
32-33

Peace, Justice & Strong Institution
16.2
16.5
16.6
16.9

Corporate governance

17-19

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Glossary
Definitions
ALCOA – attributable, legible, contemporaneous, original•	and accurate.

•	
ALCOA+ has four additions: complete, consistent,
enduring and available.

•	Antibody: An antibody is a large, Y-shaped protein used•	
Synpliance: A proprietary compliance tool used tomonitor and track compliance with all applicablestandards and regulations governing our activity.

•	
SynZero: A safety incident and near-miss reporting portal.
•	
Chemwatch: A digital safety data sheet, to ensure thesafe use of chemicals.

by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign
objects such as pathogenic bacteria and viruses known
as antigen.

•	
Environmental Management System (EMS): Ensures•	
Antigens: An antigen is any substance from the•	Lean mode operation: Operational frequency ofenvironment such as chemicals, bacteria, viruses or pollenthat causes the immune system to produce antibodies
against it.

lab supply and exhaust air optimized for efficiency
by adjusting airflow based on occupancy to maintainrequired face velocity as per standard.

•	
Monoclonal Antibodies (mAb): These are produced• Variable flow control: Electronic device controllingin labs and engineered to bind specific targets such as
antigens located on cancer cells.

•	
Small molecule: Small-molecule drugs are chemicalcompounds with low molecular weight, < 900 Dalton.
They make up 90% of pharmaceutical drugs (such as
insulin, aspirin, and antihistamines).

•	
Large molecule: Large molecules are therapeuticproteins and are also known as biologics.

•	
A ctive pharmaceutical ingredient (API): Any
substance or combination of substances used in a finishedpharmaceutical product (FPP), intended to furnish
pharmacological activity or to otherwise have direct effectin the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or preventionof disease, or to have direct effect in restoring, correcting
or modifying physiological functions in human beings.

•	Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP): The
regulations enforced by the FDA to assure the quality ofpharmaceuticals.

•	
SQDECC – An acronym representing the six elementsof operational excellence: safety, quality, delivery,
engagement, compliance and cost.

•	
GEMBA walks: Gemba walks denote the action ofmanagers going to see the actual process, understandthe work, ask questions, and learn.

•	
Kaizen: A Japanese business philosophy of continuous
improvement of working practices.

•	Green Chemistry: Green chemistry, similar to sustainablechemistry, is an area of chemistry and chemical engineering
focused on the design of products and processes
that minimize or eliminate the use and generation of
hazardous substances.

•	
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): The United
Nations created 17 interlinked objectives designed toserve as a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity forpeople and the planet, now and into the future.

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coordination across the company’s plans for overall
resource conservation and waste reduction.

speed and torque (rotational force applied to an object)of an electric motor by varying supplied frequency andvoltage.

•	
Aspect Impact Management (AIM): An option for
promoting a company’s environmental sustainability.
The AIM aims to define a mechanism and assign
responsibilities for identifying environmental aspects
and their impacts associated with manufacturing
division operations, processes, and activities and control
significant environmental impacts.

•	
Hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA): Theprocess necessary for maintaining a high level of safety
and efficiency in the workplace.

•	
Process safety management (PSM): A practice tomanage business operations critical to process safety.

•	Particulate Matter (PM): Refers to particles that can beharmful to health. PM 10 refers to particles that are 10
micrometers or less in diameter, while PM 2.5 refers toparticles that are 2.5 micrometers or less in diameter.

Units of measurement• tCO2 – Total carbon dioxide•	
tCO2e – Total carbon dioxide equivalent•	
NOx – Nitrogen Oxides•	
SOx – Sulphur Oxides•	
W – Watt•	
KW – Kilo Watt
• KWH – Kilo Watt Hour•	
KW (DC) – Kilo Watt (Direct Current)•	
KL – Kilo Liter (1 KL = 1,000 liters)•	
KLD – Kilo liters per day•	MT – Metric Ton•	
MTCO2e - Metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent•	
MW – Mega Watt•	
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DNV

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Independent Assurance Statement

DNV

89

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Jigani Link Road, Bangalore - 560 099, Karnataka, India.
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