Mr. Sunil Malik (MD & Chairman RACE)
I am delighted to announce our Annual Report for the fiscal year
2023-24. This period has been marked by extraordinary accomplishments for our company,
as we have achieved key objectives ?n our mission to convert waste ?nto environmentally
responsible produc?s. RACE, signifies a philosophy that transcends simple circularity.
Our ultim?te goal is to establish a well- structured and organized circular system that
encompasses the entire valu? Chain.
RACE Eco Chain Ltd, an environmentally consclous ?nltlatlve, has
ploneered a technology-drlven waste management system. In allgnment wlth our visi?n to
optlmlze the overall efflclency and dlgltlze the exlstlng valu? chaln, our organizaron
has developed the "RACE App". The appllcatlon wlll streamllne the waste selllng
process, featurlng a transparent pnce negotlatlon platform whlle ensurlng effortless
plckups and dellverles.
I would also llke to announce that ?n order to make our operatlons
more focused and maklng capital allocatlon more efflclent, the Board of the company has
proposed the demerger of exlstlng buslness segments of RACE ?nto three entltles:
In our pursuit of sustainable growth, our company has embarked on
strategic initiatives that promise substantial improvements in both our revenue and
profitability. Pursuing forward integration, our company has acquired, 65% stake in INDIA
POLYMERS PVT LTD. The core operations of the company would involve production of washed
PET flakes, a pivotal component in fostering environmental sustainability. This strategic
move opens up value addition opportunities for RACE.
Further our strategic alliance with India's largest PET waste Recycler "GANESHA
ECOSPHERE LTD." have paved way for us to penetrate further into value addition
prospects. Owing to this larger alliance, we have tactically decided to disinvest from our
earlier venture "Abhay Innovative Recycling" and going forward it will no longer
serve as our subsidiary.
Our strategic investment in "RUDRA ECOVATION LTD." (a
leading sustainable textile manufacture in India) will further strengthen our organic
footprint and growth. Thus, boosting our operational performance.
We're strategizing to transform our value chain into an ESG-compliant
one. Our inaugural Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) of FY 2023
showcased our dedication to ethical and responsible business practices. The current year
(FY 2024) BRSR report is also under development. Driven by our commitment towards business
sustainability, our company recently had an ESG assessment conducted by CARE Advisory
Research and Training Limited, resulting in a score of 58 out of 100. The report details
our performance on various ESG parameters. Moving forward, we are committed to enhancing
our ESG performance. Moreover, as we move forward, we are contemplating to establish
dedicated collection centres keeping ESG adherence as the core.
During the year, we successfully migrated from the SME platform of BSE
to the main board of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE.
Furthering our commitment to operation excellence & sustainability,
this year we have attained obtained various certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO
45001, ISO 50001 & SMETA audit underscoring our steadfast dedication to quality,
environmental stewardship, and occupational health & safety.
RACE is well-positioned to capitalize on the rising awareness and
demand for eco- friendly products. Supportive government policies and regulations further
bolster our growth prospects. We remain mindful of competitive challenges, market
volatility, and environmental and social considerations.
With increasing recycling mandates, reliance on organised value chain
and need for End-to-End traceability will be rising substantially. With our commitment to
organize this unorganised sector and ensure E2E traceability, we envision to capitalize on
this emerging opportunity.
Our unwavering commitment to operational excellence, quality, and
customer satisfaction remains at the forefront. Upholding the highest ethical standards
and responsible corporate governance is integral to our journey. As we forge ahead, we
are confident in our ability to sustain momentum and create value for all stakeholders.