| Material Aspects - DMAs and Indicators | Description | Page Number/ Explanation | Reasons for Omissions | External Assurance |
| Aspect: Procurement / Sourcing Practices - Disclosure on Management Approach (DMA) | ||||
| DMA | Protecting Natural Resources | 84-87 | Not applicable | |
| DMA | Minimising Toxicity | 94-99, 108-117 | Not applicable | |
| DMA | Fair Trade | All of ITC's trading partnerships are conducted in compliance with applicable legislations | Not applicable | |
| DMA | Fair Compensation for Labour | 134 | Not applicable | |
| DMA | Traceability | Not reported | Separate Board approved policies of ITC which address Human Rights beyond the Work Place, Responsible Sourcing and Life Cycle Sustainability will provide the structure around which efforts will be directed for traceability within the supply chain and for addressing the sustainability aspects therein. In 2013-14, evaluation for traceability in the wheat supply chain has been completed and monitoring of performance based on identified material aspects will be implemented in a progressive manner | |
| DMA | Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) | ITC foods business does not use any GMOs in manufacturing its products | Not applicable | |
| DMA | Biofuels | 89-90 | Not applicable | |
| Aspect: Procurement / Sourcing Practices - Indicators | ||||
| FP1 | Percentage of purchased volume from suppliers compliant with company's sourcing policy | Not reported | In line with the commitment made in Sustainability Report 2013, we have developed a Policy on Responsible Sourcing. The management system for monitoring of suppliers' compliance with the policy will be rolled out in 2014-15, and performance data will be reported in a progressive manner from 2015-16 | |
| FP2 | Percentage of purchased volume which is verified as being in accordance with credible, internationally recognised responsible production standards, broken down by standard | Not reported | ||
| Aspect: Labor / Management Relations | ||||
| DMA | 129-130 | Not applicable | ||
| FP3 | Percentage of working time lost due to industrial disputes, strikes and/or lock-outs by country | 133 | Not applicable | |
| Aspect: Healthy and Affordable Food | ||||
| DMA | Nature, scope and effectiveness of any programmes and practices that promote access to healthy lifestyles; the prevention of chronic disease; access to healthy, nutritious and affordable food; and improved welfare for communities in need | 168 | Not applicable | |
| Aspect: Customer Health and Safety | ||||
| DMA | 166-167 | Not applicable | ||
| FP4 | Percentage of production volume manufactured in sites certified by an independent third party according to internationally recognised food safety management system standards | 168 | Not applicable | |
| FP5 | Percentage of total sales volume of consumer products, by product category, that are lowered in saturated fat, trans fats, sodium and sugars | 168 | In Sustainability Report 2013, we had stated that snacks products with lowered sodium content were in the final stages of testing and were expected to be launched in 2013- 14. Market surveys for determining customer preference for such products are still underway and their market release will be determined based on production viability. 90% by volume of our biscuits are transfat free and new variants with added fibre have been launched at the end of third quarter 2013-14 | |
| FP7 | Percentage of total sales volume of consumer products, by product category sold, that contain increased fiber, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals or functional food additives | Partially reported in Product Responsibility section in 168 | In Sustainability Report 2013, we had committed that Foods Business would come out with fortified glucose biscuits by January 2014. However, other Biscuit variants that contain increased fiber, etc., have been launched during end of third quarter 2013-14 | |
| Aspect: Product and Service Labeling | ||||
| DMA | Policies and practices on communication to consumers about ingredients and nutritional information beyond legal requirements | All information about ingredients and nutrition of products is published on the product packaging as per relevant statutory requirements | Not applicable | |
| Aspect: Animal Welfare | ||||
| Not material as none of our businesses are involved in activities related to animal welfare | ||||
GRI- G4 Food Processing Sector Supplement (FPSS)