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Integrated Annual Report 2020-21 Strengthening our People, 60-146 147-300
Assets and Environmental
Safety Practices
Digitalisation strengthening our People, Assets and

environmental safety Practices

Digital initiatives undertaken in Began exploring the use of advanced analytics The safety of our people at all levels of operations is at the core of our human capital and it is closely
FY 2020-21 priorities FY 2020-21 through remote-sensing technology for Salt tied to our sustainability and strong operational performance. Guided and governed by the Tata Code of
Conduct, we have best practices and technologies that create a world-class workplace.
simplifying system and Established IT strategy and roadmap across all pans to remotely handle the operations and
predict Salt production
creating synergistic business units and functions
platforms Set-up a unified IT organisation to deliver Stepped up cyber security for secure sDGs impacted safety approach, governance and working structure
operations
standardising and enterprise-wide IT and digital services. Synergy
rationalising applications achieved through the consolidation of ERP FY 2021-22 digital priorities
support and cyber-security support Zero Harm to People
setting-up of smart The ERP system is being modernised, along with Reduces injuries to employees
Factories and smart Labs Initiated implementation of key digital the data and analytics platform. We have adopted
programmes – Transportation Management
Focussing on solutions System (TMS), Human Resource Management a cloud-first strategy for a scalable and agile IT
around work safety, System (HRMS) and payroll on a new infrastructure. Completion of LIMS, modernisation
health and environment modern platform; Laboratory Information of HRMS and payroll platforms and system
(sHe) enhancements for SHE will remain priority. IIoT safety Priorities and Zero Harm to Assets
Management System (LIMS); and system Goals Ensures assets reliability and longevity
establishing a connected enhancement for work SHE and advanced analytics will be leveraged across
workforce and Extension of Industrial Internet of Things to manufacturing units to improve operational Reinforce safety
strengthening cyber key areas of Mithapur plant and start of IIoT productivity. We plan to implement transportation leadership for achieving
security management and warehouse management to Target Zero Harm
adoption at other plants make the supply chain more efficient.
Process automation and Improved asset integrity Zero Harm to environment
supply chain optimisation programmes for safe Environment-friendly business practices
work environment
Goals strengthen the safety
Creating a customer- risk assessment, audit Achieved through robust governance
centric, service-oriented, and process safety
digital-first and data- management Board Level Management Level Working Committees &
and insights-driven (Board, SHESC, RMC, AC) (MRC; Global Chemical Line Functions
organisation Focus on lead indicators Providing direction and Council; Risk Management (Joint Safety; Departmental
Building resilience to tackle Covid-19 Digitalisation of safety guidance to the management Group; Business Council; Safety and Office Safety
We initiated BRACE (Build Resilient Approach in Response to Covid-19 Epidemic), whereby our IT process and reporting for for addressing safety Site Apex and Steering Committees; all Line function
function played a critical role in overcoming the challenges of the contagion. Secure and productive real-time adherence implications and risks Committees) including individual employees)
work-from-home IT solutions were devised for employees. Our robust IT infrastructure ensured
seamless and remote operations of key systems and transactions. Market intelligence and sales Reviewing safety performance, Implementation and adherence
dashboards were provided to the sales teams to track the impact of the pandemic. Continued risks and their mitigation plans, to safety requirement as per
digitalisation will make us still more shock-resistant and also bring in agility in the operations. audit closure and improvement Management and Board
plans and key safety priorities guidance

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