ESG
At Refex, we’re constantly changing from the inside to change the world outside. Learn how our business strives to make a difference.
At Refex Group, we believe in creating a better world through sustainable business practices. We prioritize People, Planet, and Profit equally and are committed to becoming an ESG champion and carbon-neutral company.
By aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, we are taking action towards a brighter future. We invite you to join hands with Refex Group in our efforts towards sustainability and make a positive impact on the world!
for Change
We take our responsibility to the planet and society seriously, and we strive to be a force for good in everything we do. Our commitment to making a positive impact is reflected in our approach to corporate social responsibility, and we work tirelessly to create a better future for generations to come. Join us in our mission to make a meaningful difference in the world.
Environment
At Refex, we’re deeply committed to protecting the planet. We use eco-friendly technology, conserve precious resources, and restore ecosystems to make a positive impact. Join us in creating a better world for all!
Health & Safety
At Refex, safety is our #1 priority with mission zero harm. We’re committed to providing a safe workplace for all, including employees, visitors, and workers, and we’re proud of our perfect record with zero fatalities and disabilities!
Corporate Social Responsibility
We’re committed to creating social value and making a positive impact in the lives of marginalized groups through our CSR activities. Our guiding principles of transparency and accountability ensure that we’re making a real difference.
ESG Policies
Sustainable development is a core value that we take very seriously. Our management team is fully committed to this goal, and we strive to reflect this in our policies and procedures that address environmental, social, and governance aspects. We invite you to learn more about our policies by clicking on the link provided.
Quality Policy
EHS Policy
Sustainability Policy
Other Policies
Environment Policies
At Refex, we’re committed to safeguarding our planet’s natural resources through strategic policies and a robust environmental management system. We prioritize eco-friendly technologies in all of our operations, and constantly strive to make our businesses more sustainable. We’re passionate about conserving resources, reducing carbon emissions, conserving water, and restoring ecosystems to their natural states.
Renewable Energy
Our renewable energy business aims to provide affordable solar energy to private and government agencies, and we have established our solar foothold in the Himalayas with our prestigious client BSF.
Waste Management & Material Circularity
Refex provides eco-friendly disposal and management of coal ash for thermal power plants, establishing a robust business network of manufacturers, contractors, and abandoned mine owners to maximize recycling in an environmentally-friendly way.
Ecosystem Restoration and Plantation Drive
We prioritize biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration through plantation drives, barren land rehabilitation, and agro-farming practices, initiating a visionary program "Plant for the Future" to plant and nurture 100,000 saplings over the next 10 years.
Water Stewardship
We aim to be water positive by 2030 by reducing freshwater demand through recycling, rainwater harvesting, and ground recharge at our sites and facility offices, prioritizing wise and judicious use of water resources.
Health & Safety
We’re dedicated to achieving mission zero harm, prioritizing a safe workplace and the physical and mental well-being of our entire workforce. Our Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) adheres to ISO 45001:2018, and we’re proud to report zero fatalities or permanent disabilities to date.
Vamika
Refex has established an internal networking forum called 'Vamika' to provide physical, mental and career wellness support to women, including safety needs addressed through self-defense workshops and a "Wellness Work-from-Home policy".
Mental Health Awareness
Refex recognizes the importance of mental health and has initiated a program of mental health awareness for its employees through regular sessions with mental wellness experts.
Basic Health Surveillance
Refex has implemented regular basic health screening for its staff and workers engaged in high-risk activities to identify and manage workplace-related incidents caused by poor health conditions. Tests include blood pressure, blood sugar levels, eyesight, hemoglobin count, breathing difficulties, and skin diseases.
Corporate Social Responsibility
At Refex, we believe in creating social value by giving back to the community. Our CSR activities are managed with the highest transparency, oversight, and impact assessment, focusing on four thematic areas. We strive for a sustainable business model connected with society to contribute to the underprivileged and marginalized sections.
Water and Sanitation
Providing potable water through "Nirmal Jal" program and maintaining water supply network.
Ecosystem Restoration
Planting 100,000 trees, rehabilitating abandoned mines, and offering land and water for crop cultivation.
Child Education and Skill Training
Donating refurbished laptops and providing computer literacy to local school children.
Primary Healthcare
3i MedTech offers affordable medical diagnosis and imaging services using frugal innovation and portable technology.
Sustainability Report
Sustainable Development Goals
We’re all about making the world a better place! We’re committed to working with India and the UN to achieve United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, because we know that together we can make a big difference. We’re not just focused on making our shareholders happy – we’re all about creating value for everyone involved, including the planet!
We’re so proud to be a member of UNGC and to be working with partners around the world to make the world a better place. We’re all about ethical business practices and doing our part to solve some of the biggest challenges of our time. Let’s make the world a better place, together!
UN SDGs and our Actions
As a member of the UNGC, we’re excited to join hands with other partners to achieve its ten principles and contribute towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Some of our aligned SDGs and actions include…
Good Health
and Well- being
- Our Action
3i MedTech, a Refex group company, revolutionizes India’s medical diagnostic industry with sustainable and affordable products. Our portable Dual-energy X-ray detector ensures accurate screening.
Good Health
and Well- being
- Our Action
3i MedTech, a Refex group company, revolutionizes India’s medical diagnostic industry with sustainable and affordable products. Our portable Dual-energy X-ray detector ensures accurate screening.
Quality Education
- Our Action
Empowering young minds! We collaborate with local government schools to provide computer literacy programs for high school students, preparing them for a brighter future. #EducationForAll #Empowerment
Quality Education
- Our Action
Empowering young minds! We collaborate with local government schools to provide computer literacy programs for high school students, preparing them for a brighter future. #EducationForAll #Empowerment
Clean Water &
Sanitation
- Our Action
#NirmalJal mission is bringing safe drinking water to the Chengalpattu community in Tamil Nadu. Join us in promoting clean water and sanitation for all. #CleanWaterForAll #SanitationForAll
Clean Water &
Sanitation
- Our Action
#SwachhJal mission is bringing safe drinking water to the Chengalpattu community in Tamil Nadu. Join us in promoting clean water and sanitation for all. #CleanWaterForAll #SanitationForAll
Climate Action
- Our Action
We take pride in being eco-warriors! at Refex, By offering top-notch coal and ash handling services to thermal power plants, we are actively reducing the impact of climate change. We’ve established a robust business network that maximizes the utilization and recycling of fly ash in an environment-friendly way. This is our way of contributing towards a more sustainable future, and we are committed to continuing this work.
Climate Action
- Our Action
We take pride in being eco-warriors! at Refex, By offering top-notch coal and ash handling services to thermal power plants, we are actively reducing the impact of climate change. We’ve established a robust business network that maximizes the utilization and recycling of fly ash in an environment-friendly way. This is our way of contributing towards a more sustainable future, and we are committed to continuing this work.
Affordable & Clean Energy
- Our Action
At RRIL, our renewable energy business is revolutionizing the industry with affordable solar power solutions for private and government agencies. We’re proud to be a trusted partner of the Indian Railways in their energy transition mission and even have our solar footprint at the highest peak of the Himalayas. #ClimateAction #CleanEnergy
Affordable & Clean Energy
- Our Action
At RRIL, our renewable energy business is revolutionizing the industry with affordable solar power solutions for private and government agencies. We’re proud to be a trusted partner of the Indian Railways in their energy transition mission and even have our solar footprint at the highest peak of the Himalayas. #ClimateAction #CleanEnergy
Responsible Consumption & Production
- Our Action
Refex’s coal and ash handling business embodies responsible consumption and production. By promoting eco-friendly disposal and management, we ensure circularity and reduce emissions. Through partnerships in the cement, brick, and block industries and with local governments.
Responsible Consumption & Production
- Our Action
Refex’s coal and ash handling business embodies responsible consumption and production. By promoting eco-friendly disposal and management, we ensure circularity and reduce emissions. Through partnerships in the cement, brick, and block industries and with local governments.
Life on Land
- Our Action
Refex’s initiatives create a better life on land! “Plant for Future” will see 1,00,000 trees planted, while our coal and ash handling business rehabilitates abandoned mines. And we are supporting sustainable agriculture by offering land to local farmers for free. Let’s make a better world together!
Life on Land
- Our Action
Refex’s initiatives create a better life on land! “Plant for Future” will see 1,00,000 trees planted, while our coal and ash handling business rehabilitates abandoned mines. And we are supporting sustainable agriculture by offering land to local farmers for free. Let’s make a better world together!
Partnerships for the Goals
- Our Action
Refex is proud to be part of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)! By joining forces with other partners, we’re committed to ethical business practices and addressing the most pressing social and environmental issues. We’ve built a strong network of partners in the cement, brick, and block industries, as well as with abandoned mine owners, local governments, concrete producers, and road contractors, to promote the eco-friendly utilization and recycling of fly ash. Let’s make a difference together!
Partnerships for the Goals
- Our Action
Refex is proud to be part of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)! By joining forces with other partners, we’re committed to ethical business practices and addressing the most pressing social and environmental issues. We’ve built a strong network of partners in the cement, brick, and block industries, as well as with abandoned mine owners, local governments, concrete producers, and road contractors, to promote the eco-friendly utilization and recycling of fly ash. Let’s make a difference together!
Governance
Our corporate governance culture is rock solid, with strong risk resilience and a value creation model that can’t be beat. We’re all about inclusivity, with policies and procedures that are comprehensive and robust, and we’ve got a monitoring and grievance mechanism that really works. Join us in our mission to make the world a better place!
“The environment is where we all meet; where we all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share.”
– Lady Bird Johnson.
Our Mission
We will strive to attain our goals by exceeding the needs & expectations of our customers with continuous improvements in quality, productivity, value creation, new product & service offerings and customer satisfaction. Refex Group is dedicated to offering highest quality products & services to our customers while achieving acceptable returns on investments.
Our Vision
To be the most preferred company; committed to seeking growth and prosperity by achieving a sustainable competitive share – globally; using innovative solutions, technology and a team of good people. It is our intent to develop quality partnerships with our shareholders, employees, suppliers, partners, customers and the community in which we operate.
Our Core Values
Refex’s core values have always been the foundation of our guiding principles.
Customer-centric approach
Prioritizing the needs of customers and consistently working towards exceeding their expectations.
Exemplary leadership
Leading by example, exhibiting the desired behaviors and setting a positive standard for others to emulate.
Ethical Conduct
Upholding the highest standards of honesty and transparency in all business dealings, and adhering to a strict code of ethics.
Fairness
Practicing equality and treating all individuals and stakeholders with fairness and justice in all business dealings and decision-making processes.
Excellence
A continuous effort to attain the highest level of quality and proficiency in every sphere of business activities.