GRI

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

GRI is an independent, international organization that provides the world's most widely used framework for sustainability reporting. It does not create laws, but rather, it develops and maintains a set of global best-practice "Standards" that help companies, governments, and other organizations report on their economic, environmental, and social (ESG) impacts in a consistent and comparable way. Read more... 

 
The Types of GRI Standards 

The GRI Standards are a modular system. Think of them as building blocks. They are organized into three main types: 

•    Universal Standards (The "Foundation") 

These are the core standards that apply to every organization reporting in accordance with GRI. 
      o    GRI 1: Foundation: The "how-to" guide. It explains how to use the standards and the core principles for reporting. 
      o    GRI 2: General Disclosures: Describes the company itself—who they are, their governance, strategy, and how they engage with stakeholders. 
      o    GRI 3: Material Topics: This is the most important one. It explains the process a company must use to identify its most significant impacts (its "material topics"). 

•    Sector Standards 

These standards are designed for specific industries that have a high impact, such as oil and gas, agriculture, and (most relevant for you) Coal and Electric Utilities. They help a company like NTPC more easily identify its likely material topics, so it doesn't have to start from scratch.

•    Topic Standards (The "Menu") 

These are the specific disclosures you have been asking about (like GRI 403 and 404). They are a large collection of standards, each one focused on a single topic. They are organized by number: 
       o    GRI 200 Series (Economic): e.g., Anti-corruption, Market Presence. 
       o    GRI 300 Series (Environmental): e.g., GHG Emissions, Water, Waste. 
       o    GRI 400 Series (Social): e.g., Occupational Health & Safety, Training, Diversity, Child Labor. Read more... 

What do we do as a part of these disclosures?

As a responsible corporate citizen and a leader in the energy sector, NTPC is deeply committed to sustainable practices and transparent accountability. We believe that fulfilling our responsibility to our stakeholders requires a clear and honest reporting of our performance. To honour this commitment, we disclose key metrics in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, covering our most material topics. The specific standards referenced on this page include GRI 305: Emissions, GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety, GRI 404: Training and Education, GRI 405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity, GRI 406: Non-discrimination, GRI 408: Child Labor, and GRI 409: Forced or Compulsory Labor. Below, we provide a brief introduction to each of these standards to offer context for our disclosures. 

 List of GRI Disclosures Mentioned in Annual Report: 

GRI 200 Series (Economic): e.g., Anti-corruption, Market Presence.

GRI 300 Series (Environmental): e.g., GHG Emissions, Water, Waste. 

GRI 400 Series (Social): e.g., Occupational Health & Safety, Training, Diversity, Child Labor. 

GRI Highlights & Key Metrics 

GRI 305-1/2/3: Direct (Scope 1/2/3) GHG Emissions 

Greenhouse gas emissions are a key indicator of an organization’s environmental impact and its contribution to climate change. Under GRI 305, emissions are categorized into three scopes — Scope 1 (Direct emissions) from sources owned or controlled by the company, Scope 2 (Energy indirect emissions) resulting from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling, and Scope 3 (Other indirect emissions) occurring across the value chain, including supply chain activities, logistics, and product use. By comprehensively accounting for emissions across all scopes, the company aims to understand and manage its full carbon footprint, identify reduction opportunities, and drive its transition toward low-carbon and sustainable operations. Read more... 

305-1 GHG Emission - Scope 1

305-2 GHG Emission - Scope 2

305-3 GHG Emission - Scope 3

GRI 401-1 New employee hires and employee turnover

At NTPC, our guiding philosophy of 'People before PLF' (Plant Load Factor) underscores our belief that our dedicated workforce is the foundation of our success. This metric provides a clear view of our workforce dynamics, tracking the total number and rate of new professionals joining our family, as well as the rate at which employees leave. For our stakeholders, this disclosure is a vital indicator of our ability to attract top-tier talent and, just as importantly, to foster a positive, engaging culture that retains our committed, world-class professionals. Read more...

Employees Hired during Financial Year 2024-25

Employees Separated during Financial Year 2024-25

Turnover Rates for Employees Separated during Financial Year 2024-25

GRI 403-1 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Management System 

NTPC is committed to a 'Zero Harm' policy for all its employees and workers. To ensure this, we have implemented a robust Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Management System built upon the principles of the ISO 45001:2018 standard and in full compliance with India's OSH Code. This system is based on the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model for continuous improvement. It covers 100% of all employees and contract workers across all our operational power generation units and corporate facilities. All our major installations are externally certified to the ISO 45001 standard. This single disclosure sets the foundation for all the other OHS disclosures. Read more...
 

Safety Training for Financial Year 2024-25

Work-related injuries

Work-related ill health

Enforcement of Safety aspects in Contracts and Procurement Aspects

The aforesaid minimum percentage shall be specified by the Package Coordinator (C&M executive handling the Contract Package) based on the estimated value (without taxes and duties) of package as under:

GRI 404-1: Average Hours of Training per Year per Employee 

A key disclosure within the GRI Standards that measures an organization's investment in its human capital. This metric quantifies the average number of hours dedicated to training and development across the workforce. It serves as a tangible indicator of a company's commitment to upgrading employee skills, fostering professional growth, and ensuring its people are competent and adaptable. By reporting this data, organizations provide stakeholders with transparent insight into how they are investing in and valuing their employees, which is crucial for long-term operational excellence and talent retention. Read more...

Employees Training for the year 2024-25

** NTPC Group

Training on Human Rights *

Program for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance program*

Program for Health & Safety*

Training on Ethics, Bribery and Corruption*

* Only NTPC Regular Employees

Training on Supply Chain*

Programs for skills management and lifelong learning that support the continued employability of employees and assist them in managing career endings*

Safety Training Modules

GRI 405-1: Diversity of governance bodies and employees 

A fundamental disclosure in the GRI Standards that provides a quantitative snapshot of an organization's human capital composition. The standard requires reporting the percentage of individuals within both the company's highest governance bodies (such as the Board of Directors) and its general workforce, broken down by specific diversity categories. The primary categories required for this disclosure are gender and age group (e.g., under 30, 30-50, and over 50 years old), as well as any other relevant indicators of diversity (such as minority or vulnerable groups). The purpose of this metric is to offer stakeholders a transparent view of the organization's diversity at both the leadership and operational levels. This data is crucial for assessing a company's commitment to equal opportunity and understanding how well its leadership and employee base reflect the diversity of the communities it serves. Read more...

Employee Profile (NTPC Group)

GRI 406-1 Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken

GRI 408-1 Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labor

GRI 409-1 Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor

Represent a critical set of disclosures focused on an organization's performance regarding fundamental human rights and the principles of decent work. These standards collectively address the prevention and management of the most severe forms of negative impacts on people. GRI 406-1 (Discrimination) measures an organization's commitment to equal opportunity by tracking incidents of discrimination and the corrective actions taken to resolve them. GRI 408-1 (Child Labor) and GRI 409-1 (Forced Labor) are proactive, risk-based standards that require an organization to identify its operations and suppliers at significant risk for these severe labor rights violations. Together, these disclosures provide stakeholders with crucial insight into how a company is upholding human dignity and working to eradicate exploitative practices from its own workforce and its supply chain. Read more...