WATER STEWARDSHIP POLICY

Grasim Industries Limited is the flagship company of the . Grasim is a No.1 producer of Viscose Staple Fibre, Chemicals (Chlor-Alkali-s), Viscose Filament Yarn in . It is also a leading producer of , Insulators and Fertilizer in India. Grasim though its subsidiaries is also present in Cement (UltraTech Cement - the largest cement producer in India) and diversified financial services (Aditya Birla Capital- NBFC, Asset Management and Life Insurance and others).

Grasim understands that water is a key resource for continuing its business operations and the value attached to it for all its stakeholders. We recognize that good quality water has strong sustainability and ecosystem service values. Protecting and conserving water resources through excellent water management practices and governance systems are a priority for the Grasim and is integral to our commitment towards water stewardship.

We shall endeavor to:

• Maintain positive legal compliance to water related laws and regulations

• Minimize our impact on water resources from operations by measuring and understanding water use, management and wastewater generation

• Reduce water consumption (freshwater, groundwater) by re-use, recycling water and implementing sustainable use of water sources rain water harvesting)

• Implement a robust water monitoring system to monitor, measure and report water performance

• Involve our employees and contract workers in water conservation initiatives

• Engage with our stakeholders and communities to increase their awareness on the responsible use of water and involve them in protection / regeneration of water resources

• Communicate on the progress and performance of water conservation and water management efforts to stakeholders

June 2019

GRASIM INDUSTRIES LIMITED Aditya Birla Centre, 'A’ Wing, 2nd Floor, S. K. Ahire Marg, Worli, - 400 030 Registered Office : Birlagram, Nagda - 456 331 (M.P.) Tel: (07366) 246760-66, Fax : (07366) 244114, 246024, CIN: L17124MP1947PLC000410 www.grasim.com