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Pfizer Ltd. Environmental & Social Information 2024

Aug 6, 2024

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Pfizer Limited

The Capital, 1802/1901, Plot No. C - 70, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400 051. Tel : +91 22 6693 2000 Fax : +91 22 2654 0274

August 6, 2024

The Corporate Relationship Dept. BSE Limited 1[st] Floor, P.J.Towers Dalal Street, Fort Mumbai – 400 001 Scrip Code: 500680

The Manager, Listing Dept. The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. Exchange Plaza, 5[th] Floor, Plot No. C/1, G Block Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (E) Mumbai – 400 051 Scrip Symbol: PFIZER

Dear Sirs,

Sub: Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report for the Financial Year 2023-24

Ref: Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015

In compliance with Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015, we submit herewith the Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report for the financial year 2023-24, which forms part of the Annual Report for financial Year 2023-24, submitted to the Exchanges vide letter dated August 6, 2024.

Please take the above on record.

Thanking you,

Yours truly, For Pfizer Limited

PRAJEET Digitally signed by PRAJEET NAIR NAIR Date: 2024.08.06 22:53:54 +05'30' Prajeet Nair

Director – Corporate Services & Company Secretary

CIN: L24231MH1950PLC008311 Email ID: [email protected] Website: www.pfizerltd.co.in

Annual Report 2023-24

Annexure H

Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report (“BRSR”)

Pfizer Limited, (“the Company”) being a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc., USA, one of the world’s premier biopharmaceutical companies, understands the significance of our role in helping address healthcare challenges in India while upholding ethical standards and environmental stewardship.

As Pfizer globally embarks on its 175[th] year of operations as one of the world’s most trusted and innovative healthcare companies, we are determined to outdo yesterday by remaining committed not only to advancing our Purpose, but to being a good corporate citizen.

We continue to stand by our commitment towards contributing to long-term value creation and a sustainable, responsible, and patient centric business model. Our focus is rooted in our purpose to deliver Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives through ethical decision-making and our core values — Courage, Excellence, Equity, and Joy.

This Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (“BRSR”) for the financial year 2023-24 seeks to disclose our performance against the nine principles of the “National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct” (“NGRBC”). These nine principles are further divided in the BRSR into Essential Indicators and Leadership Indicators.

Further, for reporting purposes, we have developed certain methodologies and used certain assumptions, in line with the Guidance Note prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India. These methodologies and assumptions will continue to be reviewed and refined as the regulatory framework governing BRSR evolves in India.

Section A: General Disclosures

I. Details of the listed entity:

S. No. Question Response
1. Corporate IdentityNumber(CIN)of the Company L24231MH1950PLC008311
2. Name of the Company Pfzer Limited
3. Year of Incorporation 1950
4. Registered Ofce Address The Capital, 1802/1901, Plot No. C - 70, G Block,
Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai
400051.
5. Corporate Address Same as above.
6. E-mail [email protected]
7. Telephone +91 22 6693 2000
8. Website http://www.pfzerltd.co.in
9. Financial Year(“FY”)for which report is beingdone April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024
10. Name of the Stock Exchange(s) where shares are listed -
BSE Limited (BSE)
-
National Stock Exchange of India Limited(NSE)
11. Paid-upCapital `45,74,77,320/-
12. Name and contact details (telephone & email) of the
person who may be contacted in case of queries on
the BRSR Report
Mr. Prajeet Nair
Director- Corporate Services & Company Secretary
Tel: +91 22 6693 2000
Email:[email protected]
13. Reporting Boundary
(Standalone or Consolidated basis)
Standalone
14. Name of assuranceprovider Not applicable
15. Type of assurance obtained Not applicable

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II. Products and Services:

16. Details of business activities (accounting for 90% of the turnover):

S.
No.
Description of Main Activity Description of Business Activity % Turnover
of the entity
1. Manufacturing and Trading Manufacturing, marketing, trading and
export ofpharmaceuticalproducts.
94.9%

17. Product/ Services sold by the entity (accounting for 90% of the entity’s turnover):

S.
No.
Product/ Service NIC Code % of total turnover contributed
1. Pharmaceuticalproducts 21002 94.9%

III. Operations:

18. Number of locations where plants and/or operations/ offices of the entity are situated:

Location Number of Plants Number of Ofces* Total
National 1 4 5
International - - -
* Ofces as on March 31, 2024

Hyphen (-) appearing in this Report denotes “Nil / Zero”

19. Markets Served by the Entity:

a. Number of Locations:

Location Number
National (No. of States) 28 States and
8 Union Territories
International (No. of Countries) 4
Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Ireland

b. What is the contribution of exports as a percentage of the entity’s total turnover?

The contribution of exports as a percentage of total turnover of the Company is 3.9%.

c. A Brief on types of customers?

Patients are our North Star. Our ultimate customers are patients who use our medicines; our other customers include distributors, stockists, healthcare professionals, hospitals, caregivers and government institutions.

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IV. Employees:

20. Details as at the end of Financial Year 2023-24:

a. Employees and Workers (including differently abled)

EMPLOYEES

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S. Particulars Total (A) Male Female
No. Number (B) Percentage Number (B) Percentage
(B/A) (B/A)
1. Permanent Employees 1,685 1,382 82% 303 18%
2. Other than Permanent 210 110 52% 100 48%
Employees
3. Total Employees (1+2) 1,895 1,492 79% 403 21%
WORKERS (including differently abled)
S. Particulars Total (A) Male Female
No. Number (B) Percentage Number (B) Percentage
(B/A) (B/A)
4. Permanent Workers 36 36 100% - -
5. Other than Permanent - - - - -
Workers
6. Total Workers (4+5) 36 36 100% -
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  • b. Differently abled Employees and Workers

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Differently Abled Employees
S. Particulars Total (A) Male Female
No. Number (B) Percentage Number (B) Percentage
(B/A) (B/A)
1. Permanent Employees - - - - -
2. Other than Permanent 1 - - 1 100%
Employees
3. Total Employees (1+2) 1 - - 1 100%
Differently Abled Workers
S. Particulars Total (A) Male Female
No. Number (B) Percentage Number (B) Percentage
(B/A) (B/A)
4. Permanent Workers -
5. Other than Permanent -
Workers
6. Total Workers (4+5) -
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21. Participation/ Inclusion/ Representation of Women

Total (A) Number of Female (B) Percentage (B/A)
Board of Directors 7 2 28%
KeyManagement Personnel 4 1 25%

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22. Turnover rate for permanent employees and workers:

FY 2023-24 FY 2023-24 FY 2023-24 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2021-22 FY 2021-22 FY 2021-22
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
Permanent Employees 14% 17% 15% 49%* 35%* 47%* 10% 17% 11%
Permanent Workers 5% - 5% 62%** 90%** 63%** 3% - 3%
  • Higher turnover ratio for FY 2022-23 is on account of voluntary and involuntary separation of employees due to sale of Upjohn Business, sale of Thane Business Undertaking and restructuring to drive business transformation.

Excluding the above factors, the voluntary permanent employees, and workers turnover rate for the FY 2022 – 23 would be as follows:

would be as follows:
Male Female Total
Permanent Employees 14% 21% 15%
Permanent Workers 4% - 4%

** Workers turnover rate for the FY 2022-23 is calculated by dividing the number of workers leaving employment during the FY 2022-23 with the total number of workers at the beginning of the FY 2022-23 to show a realistic value.

V. Holding, Subsidiary and Associate Companies (including joint ventures):

23. (a) Names of holding/ subsidiary/ associate companies/ joint ventures

S.
No.
Name of the holding/ subsidiary/
associate company/ joint venture
(A)
Indicate whether
holding/ subsidiary/
associate company/
joint venture
% of shares
held by listed
entity
Does the entity
indicated at Column
A, participate in the
Business Responsibility
initiatives of the entity
(Yes/ No)
1 Pfzer Inc., USA Ultimate Holding
Company
- No
2 Pfzer East India B.V., Netherlands HoldingCompany - No
3 Wyeth LLC., USA HoldingCompany - No
4 Wyeth Holdings LLC, USA HoldingCompany - No
5 Warner-Lambert CompanyLLC, USA HoldingCompany - No
6 Parke, Davis & CompanyLLC, USA HoldingCompany - No
7 John Wyeth & Brother Ltd, UK HoldingCompany - No
8 Pharmacia LLC, USA HoldingCompany - No

Note: 1. Pfizer Inc., USA, via its affiliate entities, indirectly holds 63.92% shares in Pfizer Limited.

  1. The Company does not have any subsidiary company or associate company or joint venture company.

VI. CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Details:

24.

(i)
Whether CSR is applicable asper Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013(Yes/No)
Yes
(ii)Turnover `2,193.17 Crore
(iii)Net Worth `3,595.54 Crore

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VII. Transparency and Disclosures Compliances:

25. Complaints/ Grievances on any of the Principles (1-9) under the National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct:

Stakeholder
Group
Grievance Redressal
Mechanism in place (Y/N)
(Provide web-link of policy)
Current Financial Year 2023-24 Current Financial Year 2023-24 Current Financial Year 2023-24 Previous Financial Year Previous Financial Year 2022-23
Number of
complaints
fled during
the year
Number of
complaints
pending
resolution
at close of
the year
Remarks Number of
complaints
fled
during the
year
Number of
complaints
pending
resolution
at close of
theyear
Remarks
Communities Yes
https://www.pfzerltd.co.in/
fles/Pfzer_2023BlueBook.pdf
- - - - - -
Investors
(Other than
shareholders)
Not Applicable
Shareholders Yes
https://www.pfzerltd.co.in/
investor-grievance-redressal
128 1 - 129 - -
Employees and
Workers
Yes
https://www.pfzerltd.co.in/
fles/Pfzer_2023BlueBook.pdf
https://www.pfzerltd.
co.in/whistle-blower-vigil-
mechanism
63 1 - 60 6 -
Customers Yes
https://www.pfzerltd.co.in/
fles/Pfzer_2023BlueBook.pdf
https://www.pfzerltd.
co.in/whistle-blower-vigil-
mechanism
208 5 - 199 - -
Value Chain
partners
Yes
https://www.pfzerltd.co.in/
fles/Pfzer_2023BlueBook.pdf
https://www.pfzerltd.
co.in/whistle-blower-vigil-
mechanism
https://www.pfzerltd.co.in/
connect-with-us
1 - - 9 - -
Others
(Media,
contractor,
third party
vendor, HCP,
anonymous,
etc.)
Yes
https://www.pfzerltd.co.in/
fles/Pfzer_2023BlueBook.pdf
https://www.pfzerltd.
co.in/whistle-blower-vigil-
mechanism
https://www.pfzerltd.co.in/
contact
25 1 - 19 5 -

26. Overview of the entity’s material responsible business conduct issues

Please indicate material responsible business conduct and sustainability issues pertaining to environmental and social matters that present a risk or an opportunity to your business, rationale for identifying the same, approach to adapt or mitigate the risk along-with its financial implications, as per the following format:

Our parent company Pfizer Inc. completed an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) priority assessment in 2020. As part of the process, Pfizer Inc. identified 30 key topics, which were mapped into six ESG priority areas. These priority areas are aligned with our Parent Company’s Blueprint Strategy and are further incorporated into its Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) process. These six areas are consistent with our Values and our patientcentered purpose.

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In line with our Parent Company, Pfizer Limited has identified the following six ESG priorities. Please see Pfizer’s enterprise Impact Report (www.pfizer.com/ImpactReport) for enterprise-level information and description of Pfizer’s ESG priority areas. The information that follows is based on locally identified responsible business conduct issues:

S.
No.
Material Issue
Identifed
Indicate
whether
Risk or
Opportunity
(R/O)
Rationale for identifying
the risk/ opportunity
In case of Risk, approach to adapt
or mitigate
Financial Implications
of
the
risk
or
the
opportunity
(Negative/ Positive)
1. Climate Change Risk The
Company
acknowledges
the
potential risks associated
with climate change, such
as heightened negative
effects on human health;
increasing frequency of
severe
weather
events
impacting
communities,
personnel and operations;
and
potential
reduced
access
to
essential
medicines and vaccines
due
to
value
chain
disruptions.
1. The
Company,
through
its
parent
company,
Pfzer
Inc.,
aims
to
continue
its-near-
term commitment to reduce
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
by
46%
compared
to
2019
baseline, aligned with a 1.50C
trajectory. Pfzer Inc. also aims
to reduce GHG emissions by
working to achieve the voluntary
Net Zero Standard by 2040, 10
years earlier than the timeline
prescribed in the standard. We
aim to decrease GHG emissions
by reducing the energy demand
of our operations, transitioning
away from fossil fuels, sourcing
renewable
electricity,
and
engaging suppliers to catalyze
equivalent action.
2. Pfzer Limited has been investing
in onsite solar projects at its Goa
manufacturing facility. The site
generated 2060 MWH Green
Electricity in the fnancial year
2023-24 out of which 1502 MWH
electrical energy was consumed
in manufacturing process and
558 MWH was exported back to
National Grid.
Positive:
The Company’s focus
on its climate change-
related
goals
helps
enable it to reduce
environmental
risks
and create a resilient
business.
Through
replacing our capital
assets
to
become
more efcient and use
alternative fuel sources,
Pfzer could increase
resilience
to
volatile
fuel and energy prices
resulting
from
the
low-carbon
transition
and increase returns
on investment in low-
emissions technology.
2. Product Quality
and Safety
Risk &
Opportunity
Our commitment to health
& safety allows us to cater
excellence through our
products. The safety of our
customers and patients is
of the utmost importance.
This has a critical impact
on our relationships with
stakeholders.
Failure
to
maintain
product
quality
and
product safety may have
an adverse impact on
the
well-being
of
the
patients,
reputation
of
the Company, and may
expose the Company to
litigation.
Product quality and safety are
paramount to the Company and the
Company’s approach to mitigate
risks includes the following:
1. The Quality Management System
(“QMS”) of the Company is
based on industry-recognized
quality management principles
and is designed and built to
adhere to applicable standards
and
requirements
of
health
authorities and best practices.
2. The Company provides training
to employees in product safety
and quality.
3. The
grievance
redressal
mechanism of the Company
enables complaints to be raised
relating to product quality in a
timelymanner.
Positive:
Emphasis
on quality and safety
allows
us
to
build
strong
and
lasting
relationships with our
stakeholders.
This
furthers our business
objectives and allows
for continued fnancial
growth.
Negative:
Failure
to
maintain
high
quality
in
products
could
adversely
impact patient health,
reputational
damage,
fnancial
liability,
product
recalls
and
shortages.

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S.
No.
Material Issue
Identifed
Indicate
whether
Risk or
Opportunity
(R/O)
Rationale for identifying
the risk/ opportunity
In case of Risk, approach to adapt
or mitigate
Financial Implications
of
the
risk
or
the
opportunity
(Negative/ Positive)
3. Colleague
Diversity,
Equity and
Inclusion
Opportunity Colleague Diversity, Equity,
and Inclusion (“DEI”) is
core to the Company. At
Pfzer, we believe every
person deserves to be
seen, heard, and cared
for.
This
belief
drives
our
refreshed
Global
DEI
strategy
launched
in
2021,
focused
on
building a more inclusive
colleague
experience,
advancing
equitable
health
outcomes,
and
transforming
society
through
external
partnerships.
The
Diversity
and
Inclusion
Council of Pfzer Limited
acts as a think tank that
gives shape to the DEI
initiatives to bring positive
effects
in
the
work
environment.
The
Company
also
strives to ensure that
our
workplaces
are
designed and equipped
to support anyone with
a disability (PWD) so that
all colleagues are suitably
supported. In addition,
we
are
committed
to
equal
opportunities
in
the terms and conditions
of employment for all
employees
and
job
applicants
with
no
discrimination
and
without regard to race,
color,
religion,
sex,
sexual orientation, age,
gender identity or gender
expression,
national
origin, or disability.
NA Positive:
DEI
has
a
positive
impact
on
the
Company’s workforce,
operations,
and
business.

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S.
No.
Material Issue
Identifed
Indicate
whether
Risk or
Opportunity
(R/O)
Rationale for identifying
the risk/ opportunity
In case of Risk, approach to adapt
or mitigate
Financial Implications
of
the
risk
or
the
opportunity
(Negative/ Positive)
4. Equitable
Access and
pricing.
Opportunity The Company is committed
to enhancing the access
and
affordability
and
pricing of its portfolio of
medicines to patients who
may need them. Towards
this end, the Company
actively engages with all
stakeholders,
including
policy makers to expand
access opportunities.
NA Positive:
The
Company
continually
leads
engagement initiatives
with key government
stakeholders
by
advocating for policies
aimed
at
enhancing
access to medicines.
Expanded
access,
affordability
and
appropriate
pricing
creates an opportunity
for the Company to
reach more patients,
thereby benefting the
community as well as
having a positive impact
on
the
Company’s
business.
5. Business Ethics Risk
&
Opportunity
Values-based
decision-
making
promotes
accountability and helps
ensure
that
integrity,
quality, safety, and ethics
are foundational to all we
do.
Our Code of Conduct (the Blue Book)
and related policies, procedures,
and training are designed to support
compliance and adherence to our
Values - Courage, Excellence, Equity,
and Joy.
Policies
governing
colleague
interactions
with
healthcare
organizations, physicians, patients,
and
other
stakeholders
are
contained in the Blue Book.
To ensure that business ethics
is integrated into our business,
we have in place strong policies
such as our Code of Conduct
and Ethics Policy. Any violations
of the same can be addressed
through our Whistleblower Policy/
Vigil
Mechanism.
Additionally,
Pfzer’s My Anti-Corruption Policy
and Procedures (“MAPP”) outline
Pfzer’s enterprise-wide approach to
preventing bribery and corruption.
Positive:
Pfzer
is
committed
to
conducting
business
responsibly and acting
ethically, in accordance
with all applicable laws
and regulations. Ethical
decisions promote trust
and accountability for
doing the right thing,
both
internally
and
externally. In doing so,
we demonstrate our
continued commitment
to living our Values and
earning the trust of
the patients we serve
and
to
fully
realize
Pfzer’s
Purpose—
Breakthroughs
That
Change Patients’ Lives.
Negative:
Violations
of
business
ethics
principles can lead to
reputational
damage
and
subsequent
fnancial
implications.
These can be in the
form
of
fnes
and
penalties.

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S.
No.
Material Issue
Identifed
Indicate
whether
Risk or
Opportunity
(R/O)
Rationale for identifying
the risk/ opportunity
In case of Risk, approach to adapt
or mitigate
Financial Implications
of
the
risk
or
the
opportunity
(Negative/ Positive)
6.
Product
Innovation
Opportunity
Reduce
cycle
times,
increase success rates, and
get more breakthroughs
into the hands of patients
sooner.

Positive:As the global
health
landscape
continues
to
evolve,
Pfzer
Inc.,
our
Parent
Company
aims to uncover new
combinations, designs,
and advances to help
address an array of
challenges by making
innovation as one of its
greatest tools.

Section B: Management and Process Disclosures

The National Guidelines for Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC) as prescribed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs advocates nine principles referred as P1-P9 as given below:

Principle Description
Principle 1 Businesses should conduct and govern themselves with integrity in a manner that is ethical, transparent,
and accountable.
Principle 2 Businesses shouldprovidegoods and services in a manner that is sustainable and safe.
Principle 3 Businesses should respect and promote the well-being of all employees, including those in their value
chains.
Principle 4 Businesses should respect the interests of and be responsive to all its stakeholders.
Principle 5 Businesses should respect andpromote human rights.
Principle 6 Businesses should respect and make efforts toprotect and restore the environment.
Principle 7 Businesses, when engaging in infuencing public and regulatory policy, should do so in a manner that is
responsible and transparent.
Principle 8 Businesses shouldpromote inclusivegrowth and equitable development.
Principle 9 Businesses should engage with andprovide value to their consumers in a responsible manner.

This section is aimed at helping businesses demonstrate the structures, policies, and processes out in place towards adopting the NGRBC Principles and Core Elements.

Disclosure Questions Disclosure Questions P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9
**Policy ** and Management Processes
1.
a.

Whether your entity’s policies cover
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
each principle and its core elements of
the NGRBCs.(Yes/No)
Disclosure Questions
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P2
P3
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Policy and Management Processes
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a.
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each principle and its core elements of
the NGRBCs.(Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Whether your entity’s policies cover
each principle and its core elements of
the NGRBCs.(Yes/No)
Yes
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Disclosure Questions
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P2
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a.
Whether your entity’s policies cover
each principle and its core elements of
the NGRBCs.(Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
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Disclosure Questions
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
P9
Policy and Management Processes
1.
a.
Whether your entity’s policies cover
each principle and its core elements of
the NGRBCs.(Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Yes
Yes
Disclosure Questions
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
P9
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1.
a.
Whether your entity’s policies cover
each principle and its core elements of
the NGRBCs.(Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Yes
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Disclosure Questions
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
P9
Policy and Management Processes
1.
a.
Whether your entity’s policies cover
each principle and its core elements of
the NGRBCs.(Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
The Company has adopted, to the extent applicable, “The Blue Book - Summary of Pfzer Policies on Business Conduct”
of its parent Company, Pfzer Inc., USA. The Blue Book along with the Company’s local policies cover all the above 9
principles.
b.
Has the policy been approved by the
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Board?(Yes/No)

The Board of Directors of the Company has adopted, to the extent applicable “The Blue Book - Summary of Pfizer Policies on Business Conduct” of Pfizer Inc., its parent company. c. Web Link of the policies, if available https://www.pfizerltd.co.in/files/pfizerincbluebook.pdf

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2. Whether the entity has translated the Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
policyintoprocedures?(Yes/No)
3. Do the enlisted policies extend to your Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
value chainpartners?(Yes/No)
  1. Name of the national and international • The Company’s Goa manufacturing facility is WHO (World codes/ certifications/labels/standards Health Organization) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) (e.g., Forest Stewardship Council, Fairtrade, certified. Rainforest Alliance, Trustea) standards (e.g., SA 8000, OHSAS, ISO, BIS) adopted by • As a member of Organization of Pharmaceutical Producers of your entity and mapped to each principle. India, the Company follows a robust code of conduct on ethical

  2. As a member of Organization of Pharmaceutical Producers of India, the Company follows a robust code of conduct on ethical marketing practices for pharmaceutical companies.

  3. The Company is fully committed to comply with the recently introduced “Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) in true letter and spirit.

  4. Specific commitments, goals, and targets set by the entity with defined timelines, if any.

  5. Our parent company, Pfizer Inc., has voluntary committed to achieve Net Zero standard by 2040.

The Company, as a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc., is adopting measures in line with Pfizer Inc.’s goal to achieve the voluntary Net Zero Standard by 2040. The Company at its Manufacturing plant at Goa, expanded its PV Solar Project to 1,500 kWp leading to 26% reduction in conventional power consumption in FY 2023-24 over the previous year.

Several other initiatives such as Energy efficiency, Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD), Waste management initiatives, etc. were undertaken by the Company during the financial year under review.

  1. Performance of the entity against the specific commitments, goals, and targets along with reasons in case the same are not met.

For further details, please refer to Pfizer Inc., ESG (Environment Social & Governance) report 2023: https://s28.q4cdn.com/781576035/fles/ doc_fnancials/2023/ar/Pfzer_2023_Impact_Report_11MAR2024.pdf Pfizer is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing our Purpose—Breakthroughs That Change Patients’ Lives. It is our ambition to change a billion lives a year by 2027.

Pfizer Limited, being a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc., is aligned to parent company’s vision, mission, and core values—Courage, Excellence, Equity, and Joy. Our progress on environment, social and governance space is strong and on track as per our commitment; we are taking initiatives, programs, and activities in line with our global commitments to ensure continuous process improvements and solutions for quality delivery.

Governance, leadership, and oversight

  1. Statement by the director responsible for the Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report, highlighting ESG related challenges, targets, and achievements

At Pfizer Limited, we are mindful of the impact a Company of our size and scale has on the planet and are working hard to be sure that it is a positive one in every respect. While working to create a more sustainable future for all, we recognize that we are operating in an ever-changing world, and that our stakeholders expect us to step up and act against threats to human health and the health of our planet. We have an obligation to bring our resources to help solve such problems - whether from extreme weather events caused by climate change, social unrest, inequality, or other external factors. Globally Pfizer’s track record in the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) space is strong, and we look forward to continuing to build on it.

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Discovering, manufacturing, and delivering innovative vaccines and medicines is only a part of what we contribute to society.

By proactively and collaboratively advancing ESG priorities in line with our strategy, we aim to improve health outcomes, build trust, create shared value, and positively impact the society for years to come. We focus on the following six key ESG priority areas:

  • a. Product Innovation: We strive to shorten cycle times, increase success rates, and deliver breakthroughs to patients more efficiently.

  • b. Equitable Access and Pricing: Our goal is to expand affordable access to our medicines and vaccines, protecting people from infectious and other diseases.

  • c. Product Quality and Safety: We uphold a culture of quality, prioritizing the safety, efficacy, and reliability of our products, ensuring the safety of our patients and consumers, and maintaining the integrity of data supporting regulatory submissions and stakeholder interactions.

  • d. Business Ethics: We implement robust corporate governance and risk management practices to serve the longterm interests of our stakeholders.

  • e. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion across our workforce, with our business partners, and within society.

  • f. Climate Change: We are dedicated to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate-related risks.

In our quest to enhance sustainability performance, we are deepening partnerships with key stakeholders, including contractors, suppliers, and customers, fostering a collective culture of sustainability across the value chain. Our governance policies, aligned with Pfizer Inc.’s ESG priorities, guide us in managing ESG risks and seizing new opportunities. We sincerely thank our stakeholders for their steadfast support and confidence in our sustainability efforts. Together, we will drive transformation and work towards a brighter future for our planet.

  1. Details of the highest authority responsible for Mr. P. Rengan implementation and oversight of the Business Executive Director - Plant Operations Responsibility policy (ies) DIN: 10362899

  2. Does the entity have a specified Committee of the No. Board/ Director responsible for decision making on Please refer to details mentioned in point 8 above. sustainability related issues? (Yes/No).

If “Yes”, provide details

  1. Details of Review of NGRBCs by the Company:
Subject for Review Indicate whether review was undertaken by Director/
Committee of the Board/ Any other Committee
Frequency (Annually/ Half yearly/
Quarterly/ Any Other- please
specify)
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
P9
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
P9
Performance
against above
policies and follow
up action
Yes,
the
Company’s
policies
and
statutory
requirements
are
regularly
tracked,
monitored,
and
reviewed periodically by
Management and by the
highest governance body
i.e., Board of Directors.
Annually by the Board of Directors

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Compliance Yes, the Company is compliant with all applicable with statutory regulations, laws and statutory requirements which requirements of are regularly tracked, monitored, and reviewed relevance to the periodically by the Management and by the highest principles, and governance body i.e., Board of Directors. rectification of any non-compliances.

Quarterly by the Board of Directors

  1. Has the entity done independent assessment/evaluation of its policies by an external agency? (Yes/No). If “Yes”, provide name of the agency.

P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9

While no formal evaluation of the policies is carried out by external agency, the Company periodically reviews the working of the Policies and refresher training is provided to the employees. Certain policies are reviewed by the Company’s internal auditors and secretarial auditors within the scope of their respective audits.

  1. If Answer to Question (1) Above is “NO”, i.e., not all Principles are covered by a Policy, reasons to be stated:

Questions P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 The entity does not consider the Principles material to its business (Yes/No)

The entity is not at a stage where it is in a position to formulate and implement the policies on specified principles (Yes/No) The entity does not have the financial or human and technical resources available for the task (Yes/No)

Not Applicable

It is planned to be done in the next financial year (Yes/No)

Any other reason (please specify)

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Section C: Principle Wise Performance Disclosure

Entity demonstrates their performance in integrating the Principles and Core Elements with key processes and decisions.

Principle 1: Businesses should conduct and govern themselves with integrity, and in a manner that is Ethical, Transparent, and Accountable

Essential Indicators

1. Percentage coverage by training and awareness programmes on any of the Principles during the financial year 2023-24:


year 2023-24:
Segment Total
number of
training and
awareness
programs held
Topics/ Principles covered under training and its impact Percentage
of persons
in respective
category covered
by the awareness
programmes
Board of
Directors
9 The Company has put in place a familiarization program
for its Board of Directors (‘BOD’) which covers topics
such as overview of the pharmaceutical market, industry
performance, updates on business and growth strategy,
regulatory changes, etc.
The BOD is regularly updated with the Company’s policies
on integrity, ethics, transparency & accountability at
regular intervals.
The BOD is also made aware of the Company’s Risk
Management framework, cyber security framework and
Internal control framework.
100%
Key Managerial
Personnel
34 Colleagues receive role-specifc trainings on our Code
of Conduct and other key areas, including ethical
standards, anti-bribery / anti-corruption training upon
hiring and regularly thereafter, to reinforce our policies
and commitment to integrity. Our ethics and compliance
training programs use multi-modal components and are
designed to address different learning styles, maximize
engagement, and reinforce training content. Our training
programs encompasses role-based scope of topics and
depth of knowledge to help drive training effectiveness.
Curated training programs covering wide gamut across all
principles including topics such as (but not limited to) Code
of Conduct, Prevention of Sexual Harassment (“POSH”),
skill upgradation, health safety and environment etc., are
mandatorily required to be completed by all employees
including KMPs and workers.
The Company also conducts various awareness programs
related to the health and well-being of the employees and
workers.
100%
Employees
other than BoD
and KMPs
Workers

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2. Details of fines/ penalties/ punishment/ award/ compounding fees/ settlement amount paid in proceedings (by the entity or by directors/ KMPs) with regulators/ law enforcement agencies/ judicial institutions, in the financial year, in the following format:

(Note: The entity shall make disclosures on the basis of materiality as specified in Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Obligations) Regulations, 2015)

Monetary Monetary
NGRBC
Principle
Name of the
Regulatory /
enforcement
agencies/ judicial
institutions
Amount
(in`)
Brief of
Case
Has an appeal
been preferred?
(yes/ No)
Penalty/ Fine During FY 2023-24, there were no material fnes / penalties / punishments / awards /
compounding fees / settlements as specifed in Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Obligations) Regulations, 2015 imposed on or paid by the Company or its Directors
/ KMPs.
Settlement
Compounding
Fee
Non-Monetary Non-Monetary
NGRBC
Principle
Name of the
Regulatory /
enforcement
agencies / judicial
institutions
Amount
(in`)
Brief of
Case
Has an appeal
been preferred?
(yes/ No)
Imprisonment - - - - -
Punishment - - - - -

3. Of the instances disclosed in Question 2 above details of the Appeal / Revision preferred in cases where monetary or non-monetary action has been appealed.

Case Details Name of the regulatory / enforcement agencies /judicial institutions
Not Applicable

4. Does the entity have an anti-corruption or anti-bribery policy? If yes, provide details in brief and if available, provide a web link to the policy.

Yes, the Company’s anti bribery policy prohibits all forms of bribery and corruption, whether by colleagues or its business partners. Colleagues and business partners must never offer, promise, authorize, or provide a payment or benefit that is intended to improperly influence a government official, healthcare professional, or any other person, including commercial entities and individuals, in exercising their responsibilities.

The Company is guided, to the extent applicable, by the “Blue Book - Summary of Pfizer Policies on Business Conduct” — of its parent company, Pfizer Inc., USA. Pfizer’s Blue Book—our Code of Conduct—is designed to support our core Values, particularly Excellence , as we perform at our best together, and Equity , as we should always act with integrity. The Blue Book describes how we operate and guides the decisions we make in support of our purpose, including how we speak up when we see something that concerns us—a behavior essential to our Value of Courage. Seeking advice, raising concerns, and reporting misconduct are critical to our ability to serve patients. Every Pfizer colleague is responsible for understanding the Blue Book and adhering to our Code of Conduct every day. In doing so we demonstrate our continued commitment to living our Values and earning the trust of the patients we serve. In addition, Pfizer’s My Anti-Corruption Policy and Procedures (“MAPP”) sets out Pfizer’s global enterprisewide approach to preventing bribery and corruption. MAPP provides the tools needed to help address bribery and corruption risks in our interactions with healthcare professionals, government, regulators, and business partners. By following MAPP and acting in accordance with applicable laws and Pfizer’s values, each Pfizer colleague contributes to our culture of ethics and integrity. Further to our prohibition of all forms of bribery, we are committed to fostering

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a culture of ethics and integrity and committed to competing lawfully and ethically in the marketplace, and expect every Pfizer Colleague and business partner to conduct all aspects of Pfizer business with integrity. Resources, training, and messaging emphasize the accountability of leaders to own compliance and engage in proactive risk management and ethical decision-making and to make clear that non-compliant conduct is not tolerated. Pfizer also strives to be an ethical leader within our industry by taking leading roles within industry associations and diverse business forums to advance anti-corruption efforts. The policies can be accessed via following web links:

https://www.pfzerltd.co.in/fles/Pfzer_2023BlueBook.pdf

https://www.pfzer.com/about/responsibility/compliance/anti-bribery-and-anti-corruption

https://cdn.pfzer.com/pfzercom/MAPP_Summary_2022_Updated.pdf

5. Number of Directors/ KMPs/ employees/ workers against whom disciplinary action was taken by any law enforcement agency for the charges of bribery/ corruption:

Current Financial Year 2023-24 Previous Financial Year 2022-23
Directors - -
Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs) - -
Employees - -
Workers - -

6. Details of complaints with regard to conflict of interest:

Current Financial Year 2023-24 Current Financial Year 2023-24 Previous Financial Year 2022-23
Number
Remark
1
Unsubstantiated
allegation
Previous Financial Year 2022-23
Number
Remark
1
Unsubstantiated
allegation
Number Remark Number Remark
Number of complaints received in
relation to issues of confict of interest
of the Directors
- - 1 Unsubstantiated
allegation
Number of complaints received in
relation to issues of confict of interest
of the KMPs
- -

7. Provide details of any corrective action taken or underway on issues related to fines/ penalties/ action taken by regulators/ law enforcement agencies/ judicial institutions, on cases of corruption and conflicts of interest.

  • Not applicable, as there were no cases of non-compliance in the Company during the reporting period.

8. Number of days of accounts payables [(Accounts payable*365)/ Cost of goods/services procured)] in the following format:

following format:
Current Financial Year 2023-24 Previous Financial Year 2022-23
Number of days of accounts payables 59 69

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9. Openness of Business:

Provide details of concentration of concentration of purchases and sales with trading houses, dealers, and related parties along with loans and advances & investments, with related parties, in the following format:

Parameter Metrics Current Financial
Year 2023-24
Previous Financial
Year 2022-23
Concentration of
Purchases
a.
Purchases from trading houses as % of the
totalpurchases
- -
b.
Number
of
trading
houses
where
purchases are made from
- -
c.
Purchases from top 10 trading houses as %
of totalpurchases from tradinghouses
- -
Concentration of
Sales
a. Sales to dealers/ distributors as % of total
sales
98.79% 99.36%
b.
Number of dealers/ distributors to whom
sales are made
5,283 5,504
c.
Sales to top 10 dealers/ distributors as % of
total sales to dealers/distributors
35.39% 35.15%
Share of RPTs in a.
Purchases (Purchases from related parties/
Total Purchases)
56.41% 55.97%
b.
Sales(Sales to relatedparties/Total Sales)
- -
c.
Loans & advances (Loans & advances given
to relatedparties/Total loans & advances)
- -
d.
Investments
(Investments
in
related
parties/Total Investments made)
- -

Leadership Indicators

1. Awareness programmes conducted for the value chain partners on any of the Principles during the financial year 2023-24:


year 2023-24:
Total number
of awareness
programmes held
Topics / Principles covered under the training percentage of value chain
partners covered (by value of
business done with such partners)
under the awarenessprogrammes
Environmental
sustainability
training
(4 sessions)
1.
The frst session delved into the formulation of
an ESG and Sustainability master plan, outlining a
clear trajectory for Pfzer’s global and India-specifc
initiatives. This serves as a guiding framework,
aligning our practices with the broader goals of
sustainability.
2.
The subsequent sessions focused on fostering
a collaborative environment for identifying key
stakeholders from an ESG perspective. Stakeholders
were meticulously mapped based on their priorities,
and a matrix of existing initiatives was developed.
This process enhances understanding of the diverse
stakeholder engagement along with strategic
alignment of sustainability efforts with their
expectations and needs.
100%

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2. Does the entity have processes in place to avoid/ manage conflict of interests involving members of the Board? (Yes/No). If “Yes”, provide details of the same.

Pfizer Limited is dedicated to operating its business in accordance with ethical standards and in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. This dedication is demonstrated by following our Code of Conduct, which applies to every member of the Board of Directors. Every Director is expected to comply, in letter and spirit, with all laws applicable to his / her service as a ‘Director’. If Director discloses his / her interest, direct or indirect, in other companies or entities (either as a Director, Shareholder or otherwise) under section 184 of Companies Act, 2013 that will be deemed to be sufficient compliance with this Code. The Code is available at: https://www.pfizerltd.co.in/model-code

Principle 2: Businesses should provide goods and services in a manner that is sustainable and safe

Essential Indicators

1. Percentage of R&D and capital expenditure (capex) investments in specific technologies to improve environmental and social impacts of product and processes to total R&D and capex investments made by the entity, respectively.

Current Financial
Year 2023-24
Previous Financial
Year 2022-23
Details of improvements in environmental and
social impacts
R&D - - -
Capex 18.90% 10.42% The capital expenditure includes expenses incurred
towards installation of solar panels at the Company’s
Goa site which help in reduction of Greenhouse Gas
(“GHG”)emissions.

2. a. Does the entity have procedures in place for sustainable sourcing? (Yes/No).

  • b. If “Yes”, what percentage of inputs were sourced sustainability?

    • (a) Yes. The Company, through its parent company Pfizer Inc., has procedures in place designed to help ensure third party partners for materials and services meet our standards i.e., select suppliers that are responsible, ethical, and reliable partners. After the suppliers are selected and onboarded, they are required to comply with Pfizer’s Responsible Sourcing guidelines and Supplier Conduct Principles, which are aligned to the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative Principles for Responsible Supply Chain Management.

Pfizer Inc.’s regular evaluation of external partners extends to assessing environmental, health, safety, and sustainability performance, including labour and human rights reviews. Our collaborations with our suppliers are focused on improving sustainability, compliance with laws, and alignment to our Supplier Conduct Principles and the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative Principles for Responsible Supply Chain Management.

The Company monitors the performance of and regularly audits its direct suppliers. Audit outcomes are used to drive continuous improvement in both performance and compliance. At Pfizer, we require our suppliers to develop action plans in response to our audits and implement improved controls, as needed.

The Company undertakes initiatives and programs to educate its suppliers through webinars on the guidelines and principles of Pfizer to build capacity of its business partners to adhere to responsible and sustainable procurement practices.

Web-link to Responsible Sourcing Guidelines:

  • https://www.pfzer.com/about/partners/B2B-and-suppliers/responsible-sourcing

  • (b) 100% of the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients used at manufacturing facility in Goa are procured sustainably.

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3. Describe the processes in place to safely reclaim your products for reusing, recycling, and disposing at the end of life for: (a) Plastics (including packaging), (b) E-waste , (c) Hazardous waste, (d) Other waste

The Company’s purpose—Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives—guides its environmental priorities, with a focus on impact reduction, conservation of resources, and the minimization of waste arising from operations. The Company’s sites consistently seek opportunities to reduce, reuse, repurpose and recycle materials such as packaging and plastics. The Company’s manufacturing unit has robust waste management systems in compliance with regulatory requirements and the Company’s internal Environment, Health, and Safety (“EHS”) standards.

All the waste generated within the manufacturing and office premises is segregated into hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, e-waste, and plastic waste which are disposed/recycled in accordance with the regulatory requirements. Plastic waste generated from the operations is disposed in accordance with the applicable laws. The Company is eligible for Extended Producer Responsibility (“EPR”) and has submitted its EPR plan for plastic waste management to the Central Pollution Control Board.

4. Whether Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is applicable to the entity’s activities (Yes/No).

  • If “Yes”, whether the waste collection plan is in line with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) plan submitted to Pollution Control Board?

  • If “Not”, provide steps taken to address the same.

Yes, EPR is applicable to the Company’s activities and the Company handles, processes, and disposes plastic waste in line with the EPR plan submitted to the Central Pollution Control Board under the category of “Brand Owner”.

Leadership Indicators

1. Has the entity conducted Life Cycle Perspective/ Assessment (LCA) for any of its products (for manufacturing industries) or for its services (for service industry)? If “Yes”, provide details in the following format:

NIC Code Name of
product/
service
% of Total
Turnover
contributed
Boundary for
which the Life
cycle perspective/
assessment was
conducted
Whether
conducted by
independent
external agency
(Yes/No)
Results communicated
in public domain
(Yes / No)
If “Yes”, provide
web-link

Pfizer Limited has not undertaken Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) during the reporting period.

2. If there are any significant social or environmental concerns and/or risks arising from production or disposal of your products/ services, as identified in the Life Cycle Perspective/ Assessments (LCA) or through any other means, briefly describe the same along with action-taken to mitigate the same.

Name of Product/ Service Description of the risk/ concern Action Taken
Pharmaceutical products Hazardous waste generated during
manufacturing process.
All hazardous waste is collected and
sent for incineration and/or recycling,
as applicable.

3. Percentage of recycled or reused input material to total material (by value) used in production (for manufacturing industry) or providing services (for service industry).

Indicate input material Recycled or re-used input material to total material
Current Financial Year 2023-24 Previous Financial Year 2022-23
Not applicable

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4. Of the products and packaging reclaimed at end of life of products, amount (in metric tons) reused, recycled, and safely disposed, as per the following format:

Current Financial Year 2023-24 Current Financial Year 2023-24 Current Financial Year 2023-24 Previous Financial Year 2022-23
Re-Used
Recycled
Safely
Disposed
-
713
-
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
Previous Financial Year 2022-23
Re-Used
Recycled
Safely
Disposed
-
713
-
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
Previous Financial Year 2022-23
Re-Used
Recycled
Safely
Disposed
-
713
-
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
Re-Used Recycled Safely
Disposed
Re-Used Recycled Safely
Disposed
Plastics (including
**packaging) **
- 1,323 - - 713 -
E-Waste N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
Hazardous Waste N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
Other Waste N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

5. Reclaimed products sand their packaging materials (as percentage of products sold) for each product category

Indicate Product Category Reclaimed products and their packaging materials
as % totalproducts sold in respective category
Not Applicable

Principle 3: Businesses should respect and promote the well-being of all employees, including those in their value chains.

Essential Indicators

1. a. Details of measures for the well-being of Employees:

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Category Total Health Insurance Accident Maternity Paternity Day Care
(A) Insurance Benefits Benefits Facilities
Number % Number % Number % Number % Number %
(B) (B/A) (C) (C/A) (D) (D/A) (E) (E/A) (F) (F/A)
Permanent Employees
Male 1,382 1,382 100% 1,382 100% - - 1,382 100% - -
Female 303 303 100% 303 100% 303 100% - - 303 100%
Total 1,685 1,685 100% 1,685 100% 303 100% 1,382 100% 303 100%
Other than Permanent Employees
Male 110 106 96% 106 96% - - 106 96% -
Female 100 86 86% 86 86% 100 100% - - -
Total 210 192 91% 192 91% 100 100% 106 50% -
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1. b. Details of measures for the well-being of Workers:

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Category Total Health Insurance Accident Maternity Paternity Day Care
(A) Insurance Benefits Benefits Facilities
Number % Number % Number % Number % Number %
(B) (B/A) (C) (C/A) (D) (D/A) (E) (E/A) (F) (F/A)
Permanent Workers
Male 36 36 100% 36 100% - - 36 100% - -
Female - - - - - - - - - - -
Total 36 36 100% 36 100% - - 36 100% - -
Other than Permanent Workers
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Total 36
36
100%
36
100%
-
-
36
100%
-
-
Other than Permanent Workers
Male Not applicable
Female
Total

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1. c. Spending on measures towards well-being of employees and workers (including permanent and other than permanent) in the following format:

than permanent) in the following format:
Current Financial Year 2023-24 Previous Financial Year 2022-23
Cost incurred on well-being
measures as a % of total
revenue of the Company
0.41% 0.34%

2. Details of retirement benefits, for Current FY 2023-24 and Previous FY 2022-23

Benefts Current Financial Year 2023-24 Current Financial Year 2023-24 Current Financial Year 2023-24 Previous Financial Year 2022-23 Previous Financial Year 2022-23 Previous Financial Year 2022-23
No. of
employees
covered as
% of total
employees
No. of
workers
covered as
% of total
workers
Deducted
and
Deposited
with the
authority
(Yes/ No/ NA)
No. of
employees
covered as
% of total
employees
No. of
workers
covered as
% of total
workers
Deducted and
Deposited
with the
authority
(Yes/ No/ NA)
PF 100% 100% Yes 100% 100% -
Gratuity 100% 100% NA 100% 100% -
ESI* 100% 100% Yes 100% 100% Yes
Others-
Superannuation
1.72%^ - - - 38%^ -
  • ESI benefit is extended to all eligible employees.

Note: The Provident Fund, Gratuity and Superannuation contributions are deposited with the Company’s respective Trust Funds / EPFO.

^In FY 2023-24, certain colleagues have been re-grouped, hence the deviation in percentage.

3. Accessibility of Workplaces

Are the premises/ offices of the entity accessible to differently abled employees and workers, as per the requirements of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016?

If “Not”, then whether any steps are being taken by the entity in this regard.

Yes. The Company has provided the following arrangements at its premises: Dedicated parking, security support, disabled-friendly washrooms, adequate space for wheelchair movement, visual and audio alarms, emergency evacuation chair, ramps in the basement at entry points, etc.

The Company continues to work towards identifying the needs of employees with disabilities and proactively supporting them.

4. Does the entity have an equal opportunity policy as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016? If so, please provide the web-link of the policy.

Yes, the Company has “Equal Employment Opportunity Policy” in line with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 for persons with physical or mental disabilities; accessible at Web-link: https://www.pfizerltd.co.in/files/ pfizerincbluebook.pdf

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5. Return to work and Retention rates of permanent employees and workers that took parental leave for FY 2023-24.

FY 2023-24.
Gender Permanent Employees
Return to Work Rate
Retention Rate
100%
94%
100%
100%
100%
94%
Permanent Workers
Return to Work Rate
Retention Rate
-
-
-
-
-
-
Return to Work Rate Retention Rate Return to Work Rate Retention Rate
Male 100% 94% - -
Female 100% 100% - -
Total 100% 94% - -

6. Is there a mechanism available to receive and redress grievances for the following categories of employees and workers? If “Yes”, give details of the mechanism in brief:

Permanent Workers Yes. Courage is a core value, and at Pfizer, we promote a speak up environment, including our Open Door (whistleblower) policy and strict anti-retaliation policies, which require reporting misconduct and encourage raising concerns about any issues. Retaliation against anyone who seeks advice, raises a concern, reports misconduct, or provides information Other than Permanent Workers in an investigation is strictly prohibited. The Company takes all policy concerns seriously and, to the extent violations of policy are identified, takes appropriate disciplinary action and corrective actions, including potential termination. We measure colleague comfort and awareness about raising concerns, including awareness of our whistleblower policy through an employee survey, and the results are used to focus leadership Permanent Employees communications, training, and other proactive efforts. We provide multiple channels for asking questions and raising potential compliance concerns, including anonymous reporting options where permitted by local law, and keep matters as confidential as possible. The avenues for raising concerns are listed in the Blue Book and on our Other than Permanent Employees website www.pfizerltd.co.in, both of which are publicly available. Every employee, irrespective of hierarchy, has access to the Employee Relations Investigations Group, Compliance and Legal Divisions, People Experience Division of the Company and in appropriate and exceptional cases, concerns may be raised directly to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Company. In addition, our Ombuds Office is an available resource to support colleagues with information and guidance to help them address work-related issues.

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7. Membership of employees and workers in association(s) or Unions recognized by the listed entity:

Category Current Financial Year 2023-24 Current Financial Year 2023-24 Current Financial Year 2023-24 Previous Financial Year 2022-23 Previous Financial Year 2022-23 Previous Financial Year 2022-23
Total
employees/
workers in
respective
category
(A)
No. of
employees/
workers in
respective
category, who
are part of
Association(s)
or Unions
(B)
Percentage
(%)
(B/A)
Total
employees/
workers in
respective
category
(A)
No. of
employees/
workers in
respective
category, who
are part of
Association(s)
or Unions
(B)
Percentage
(%)
(B/A)
Total
Permanent
Employees
1,685 36 2% 1,634 - -
-
Male
1,382 36 3% 1,342 - -
-
Female
303 0 0% 292 - -
Total
Permanent
Workers
36 36 100% 68 68 100%
-
Male
36 36 100% 67 67 100%
-
Female
0 0 100% 1 1 100%

Note: In FY 2023-24 certain colleagues have been re-grouped.

8. (a) Details of training given to employees and workers on “Health and Safety measures”

Category Current Financial Year 2023-24 Current Financial Year 2023-24 Current Financial Year 2023-24 Previous Financial Year 2022-23
Total
(C)
Number
(D)
Percentage (%)
(D/C)
1,342
1,342
100%
292
292
100%
1,634
1,634
100%
67
67
100%
1
1
100%
68
68
100%
Previous Financial Year 2022-23
Total
(C)
Number
(D)
Percentage (%)
(D/C)
1,342
1,342
100%
292
292
100%
1,634
1,634
100%
67
67
100%
1
1
100%
68
68
100%
Previous Financial Year 2022-23
Total
(C)
Number
(D)
Percentage (%)
(D/C)
1,342
1,342
100%
292
292
100%
1,634
1,634
100%
67
67
100%
1
1
100%
68
68
100%
Total
(A)
Number
(B)
Percentage (%)
(B/A)
Total
(C)
Number
(D)
Percentage (%)
(D/C)
Employees
Male 1,382 1,382 100% 1,342 1,342 100%
Female 303 303 100% 292 292 100%
Total 1,685 1,685 100% 1,634 1,634 100%
Workers
Male 36 36 100% 67 67 100%
Female 0 0 100% 1 1 100%
Total 36 36 100% 68 68 100%

The Company conducts regular health and safety training sessions for all its permanent employees and workers.

In FY 2023-24 certain colleagues have been re-grouped.

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(b) Details of training given to employees and workers on “Skill Upgradation”

Category Current Financial Year 2023-24 Current Financial Year 2023-24 Current Financial Year 2023-24 Previous Financial Year 2022-23
Total
(C)
Number
(D)
Percentage (%)
(D/C)
1,342
1,342
100%
292
292
100%
1,634
1,634
100%
67
67
100%
1
1
100%
68
68
100%
Previous Financial Year 2022-23
Total
(C)
Number
(D)
Percentage (%)
(D/C)
1,342
1,342
100%
292
292
100%
1,634
1,634
100%
67
67
100%
1
1
100%
68
68
100%
Previous Financial Year 2022-23
Total
(C)
Number
(D)
Percentage (%)
(D/C)
1,342
1,342
100%
292
292
100%
1,634
1,634
100%
67
67
100%
1
1
100%
68
68
100%
Total
(A)
Number
(B)
Percentage (%)
(B/A)
Total
(C)
Number
(D)
Percentage (%)
(D/C)
Employees
Male 1,382 1,382 100% 1,342 1,342 100%
Female 303 303 100% 292 292 100%
Total 1,685 1,685 100% 1,634 1,634 100%
Workers
Male 36 36 100% 67 67 100%
Female 0 0 100% 1 1 100%
Total 36 36 100% 68 68 100%

The Company conducts regular health and safety training sessions for all its permanent employees. The sessions on Skill Upgradation cover a range of skill upgrades, encompassing both soft skills and functional expertise. Additionally, individual departments offer training tailored to their specific requirements, although these are not separately monitored or tracked.

Note: In FY 2023-24 certain colleagues have been re-grouped.

9. Details of Performance and Career Development reviews of employees and workers:

Category Current Financial Year 2023-24 Current Financial Year 2023-24 Current Financial Year 2023-24 Previous Financial Year 2022-23 Previous Financial Year 2022-23 Previous Financial Year 2022-23
Total
(A)
Number
(B)
Percentage (%)
(B/A)
Total
(C)
Number
(D)
Percentage (%)
(D/C)
Employees
Male 1,382 1,382 100% 1,342 1,342 100%
Female 303 303 100% 292 292 100%
Total 1,685 1,685 100% 1,634 1,634 100%
Workers
Male 36 36 100% 67 67 100%
Female 0 0 100% 1 1 100%
Total 36 36 100% 68 68 100%

In FY 2023-24 certain colleagues have been re-grouped.

10. Heath and Safety Management System:

  • a. Has an occupational health and safety management system been implemented by the entity? (Yes/No)

If “Yes”, then coverage of the system.

Yes, the Company has an occupational health and safety (OHS) management system in place based on Pfizer Global EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) standards. The Global EHS Policy and supporting standards outline Pfizer’s approach to assessment, evaluation, elimination, and mitigation of EHS risks across its operations globally.

In addition, they facilitate colleague engagement in EHS thereby enabling continuous improvement. Every Pfizer colleague and contingent worker plays a crucial role in facilitating a culture of EHS excellence where improvements, ideas, suggestions, and opportunities are welcomed. Fostering this culture of interdependence with everyone looking out for each other enables Pfizer to meet its commitment to its patients. The said system covers the Company’s plant, head office, regional offices and all employees and workers based in these locations. Periodic internal and cross-site audits are conducted to improve the Company’s EHS practices and reduce workplace hazards.

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b. What are the processes used to identify The Company uses Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (“HIRA”) a work-related hazards and assess risks system based approach, for routine and non-routine activities to identify on a routine and non-routine basis of and mitigate all current and reasonably foreseeable hazards. Further, the entity? the Company undertakes periodic audits, evaluations of emergency and crisis response plans and mock drills to help identify and assess workrelated hazards.

With a view to provide a safe and healthy work environment to its employees and workers, risk assessment is part of employees’ and workers’ online training program wherein the risk profile of each employee or worker is evaluated, following which positive reinforcing conversations are held with the respective employee or worker.

In addition, the Company launched a focused program on Serious Injury and Fatality Prevention designed to increase hazard awareness and drive a more proactive approach to injury prevention.

Further, the India Driver Safety program of the Company focuses on reducing the risk associated with driving. Further, the Company has systems in place for assessing ergonomic, occupational, process safety hazards and risks.

  • c. Whether you have processes for Yes, the Company has established an internal mechanism to facilitate workers to report the work-related reporting of hazards at the workplace. The Company’s leaders set the hazards and to remove themselves tone for our strong culture of acting with integrity in all we do and support from such risks? (Yes/No) a speak-up culture in which all workers can raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Measures are subsequently taken to investigate and mitigate these hazards. The Company has established an internal EHS Committee that periodically reviews the mitigation steps taken.

  • d. Do the employees/ workers of the Yes, all employees and workers are covered under the Company’s health entity have access to non-occupational insurance and accident policy. medical and healthcare services? (Yes/ No)

11. Details of safety related incidents, in the following format:

Safety Incidents/ Number Category* Current Financial
Year 2023-24
Previous Financial
Year 2022-23
Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)(per
one million-person hours worked)
Employees - -
Workers - -
Total recordable work-related injuries Employees - -
Workers - -
Number of fatalities Employees - -
Workers - -
High consequence work-related injury or ill-
health(excluding fatalities)
Employees - -
Workers - -

*Including the contract workforce

12. Describe the measures taken by the Company to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.

The foundation of Pfizer’s EHS program and initiatives is its robust OHS management systems. Pfizer Inc.’s EHS programs, applicable to all operations globally including the Company’s operations, place an emphasis on identifying and managing health and safety risks/ hazards. The programs are described within Global EHS Standards structured very similarly to the ISO 14001 framework with implementation at all sites verified through the Pfizer internal EHS audit program. At the Company level, EHS governance is overseen by the Company’s internal EHS Committee that involves representation from all levels of the organization. EHS performance is regularly reviewed to help ensure

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high standards of conduct. The Company has a robust health and safety management system based on its internal standards which are aligned with applicable standards for occupational health and safety. The Company uses EHS risk assessment as a business planning tool to proactively design and manage operations, thereby mitigating risk and preventing harm. Further EHS governance is subject to multiple audits at local and global level. The Company has systematic processes for continued evaluation of risks and implementation of mitigation. Employees are given periodic training to equip themselves to work safely. The Company has a wellness center that offers primary medical services including medical emergencies. The Company also conducts wellness sessions as part of the wellness center program. The Company also has a detailed emergency and crisis response plan for manufacturing sites and office locations, and periodic mock drills are conducted to familiarize the employees for any imminent risks.

Current Financial Year 2023-24 Current Financial Year 2023-24 Current Financial Year 2023-24 Previous Financial Year 2022-23 Previous Financial Year 2022-23 Previous Financial Year 2022-23
Filed
during the
year
Pending
Resolution at
end ofyear
Remark Filed Pending
Resolution at
end ofyear
Remark
Working Conditions - - NA - - NA
Health and Safety - - NA - - NA

14. Assessment for the Year (2023-24):

Assessment for the Year (2023-24):
% of plants and ofces that were assessed
**(by entity or statutory authorities or thirdparty) **
Health and Safety Practices 100%*
Working Conditions 100%#

*: The Company conducts regular self-assessments for its Plant and Office facilities to help ensure compliance with applicable health and safety requirements. Pfizer conducts regular internal audits of all facilities.

: The Company conducts assessments based on regulatory requirements, if applicable, and the Company’s Internal Policies. Environmental working conditions in terms of air quality, noise etc. are monitored pursuant to applicable regulatory requirements. The Company conducts regular self-assessments for its Plant and Office facilities to help ensure compliance with applicable environmental requirements. The Company also conducts regular internal audits of all facilities.

15. Provide details of any corrective action taken or underway to address safety-related incidents (if any) and on significant risk/ concerns arising from assessment of health and safety practices and working conditions.

No Significant risks / concerns were identified during the reporting period and therefore, the Company has not undertaken any corrective actions to address significant risks / concerns arising from the assessments at Question 14 above. In the event of any such incident were to be reported, a root cause analysis would be carried out by a trained team. Corrective and preventive actions would then be formulated considering the hierarchy of controls. Identified actions would be shared across the network for horizontal implementation and tracked to completion.

Leadership Indicators

1. Does the entity extend any life insurance or compensatory package in the event of death of (A). Employees; and (B). Workers (Yes/No). Provide details.

  • Yes, the Company provides life insurance and compensatory package in the event of death of an employee or worker.

2. Provide the measures undertaken by the entity to ensure that statutory dues have been deducted and deposited by the value chain partners.

Pfizer Limited works to ensure that statutory dues have been deducted and deposited by the value chain partners. When it comes to statutory requirements that involves licenses (FSSAI, DL, S&E), value chain partners, along with Global Supply Chain team, maintain a tracker and repository of all documents. The requirements pertaining to payment of statutory dues for sub-contracted manpower, forms part of the agreements entered between the Company and the value chain partners. Compliance of payment of said dues are reviewed and confirmed and during internal audits as well.

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3. Provide the number of employees / workers having suffered high consequence work-related injury/ ill-health/ fatalities (as reported in Qs. 11 of Essential Indicators above), who have been/ are rehabilitated and placed in suitable employment or whose family members have been placed in suitable employment:

Total Number of afected employees/
workers
Total Number of afected employees/
workers
No. of employees/ workers that are
rehabilitated or whose family member
have beenplaced in suitable employment
No. of employees/ workers that are
rehabilitated or whose family member
have beenplaced in suitable employment
FY 2023-24 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2022-23
Employees - - - -
Workers - - - -

4. Does the entity provide transition assistance programs to facilitate continued employability and the management of career endings resulting from retirement or termination of employment? (Yes/No)

The Company provides support to all its employees and workers in the form of training and capacity building, even at the verge of retirement period.

In case of termination of employment,a career transition fee is provided to support their transition to new sectors or job roles. These fees help cover the costs of training and acquiring industry-relevant skills, making it easier for employees to pivot and improve their employability

5. Details on assessment of value chain partners (FY 2023-24):

% of value chain partners (by value of business done with such
partners) that were assessed
Health and Safety Practices 100%
Working Conditions 100%

6. Provide details of any corrective actions taken or underway to address significant risks/ concerns arising from assessments of health and safety practices and working conditions of value chain partners.

The Company has set high standards for responsible supply chain management, guided by robust governance processes. This helps ensure the safety and quality of the medicines and vaccines we market and aligns with our core value of Equity.

At Pfizer, we have annual market excellence assessments wherein we discuss parameters like EHS, BCP (Business Continuity Plan) with our value partners. Along with the same, we conduct virtual audits where standard parameters like statutory compliances, storage compliances and governance, safety, security, sustainability, and inventory management is audited. The frequency of this is quarterly.

Principle 4: Businesses should respect the interests of and be responsive to all its stakeholders.

Essential Indicators

1. Describe the process for identifying key stakeholder groups of the entity.

Throughout the organization, we maintain regular engagement with diverse stakeholders, encompassing employees, shareholders / investors, value chain partners, suppliers, Government, industry associations, non-profit organizations, and communities. We identify key stakeholder groups based on the Company’s industry dynamics, business model, and their influence and impact on our operations.

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2. List stakeholder groups identified as key for your entity and the frequency of engagement with each stakeholder group.

Stakeholder
Group
Identifed as
Vulnerable or
Marginalized
Group
(Yes / No)
Channels of Communication Frequency of
engagement
Purpose and scope of
engagement including key
topics and concerns raised
during each engagement
Employees No • Employee Townhall
• Senior leadership engagements
• Wellness sessions
• Training programs &
onboarding sessions
• Internal communication
• Yammer
• Intranet portal
• Annual Employee Pulse Survey
• Periodically
/ Quarterly /
Annually
• Business and performance
updates.
• Pfzer’s
purpose
and
strategy.
• Physical
&
mental
wellbeing sessions.
• Code of conduct, Ethics
&
compliance,
Cyber
security.
• Diversity,
equity,
and
inclusion.
• New skills, learning &
development.
Shareholders/
Investors
No • Quarterly fnancial statements
disseminated
on
Stock
exchanges,
website
of
the
Company
and
Newspaper
publication.
• Annual Report disseminated on
Stock Exchanges, website of the
Company.
• Shareholder
interaction
at
the Annual General Meeting,
dissemination
of
the
proceedings and outcome of
the general meetings on Stock
Exchanges,
website
of
the
Company
• Press releases.
• Announcement through Stock
Exchanges, Company website
• Dedicated email ID for investors.
• Quaterly /
Annually /
Need basis
• Financial performance
• Operational performance
• Business
strategy
&
performance
• CSR programs
• Corporate Governance
• Material
changes
/
disclosures / updates
• Resolution of queries.
Value
Chain
Partners
No • In Market Visits
• Meetings
• Event Based /
Periodically
• To
enhance
access
to
medicines
in
various
geographies.
• To
develop
a
strong
partnership
for
uninterrupted
supply
of
vital medicines.
• To achieve higher market
share
through
better
coverage and penetration.
• To create awareness about
portfolio and initiatives.
• Partner for credit worthiness
and fair business practices.
• To
address
any
query/
feedback by value chain
partners.
• To
enhance
awareness
on
environmental
and
sustainabilityinitiatives.

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Stakeholder
Group
Identifed as
Vulnerable or
Marginalized
Group
(Yes / No)
Channels of Communication Frequency of
engagement
Purpose and scope of
engagement including key
topics and concerns raised
during each engagement
Suppliers No • Visits
• Audits
• Grievance Mechanism
• Engagement Programs
• Quarterly/
Annually /
Event Based
• To help ensure business
continuity.
• To identify and close gaps,
if any, at supplier facilities
related to Current Good
Manufacturing
Practice
(“CGMP”).
• To seek their confrmation
on
compliance
with
Pfzer’s Suppliers Code of
Conduct.
• Create awareness on ESG
parameters.
• To address any feedback/
queries related to the
Product.
Government No • Meetings
• Communication
• Public Consultation through
industry associations
• Periodically /
Regulatory /
reporting /
Quarterly /
Annually /
Discussions
of
policy
matters
such
as
access
and
affordability,
pricing,
availability of new therapies
in Government programs,
regulatory processes etc.

Leadership Indicators

1. Provide the processes for consultation between stakeholders and the Board on economic, environmental, and social topics or if consultation is delegated, how is feedback from such consultations provided to the Board.

Pfizer firmly believes in the importance of stakeholder engagement for cultivating lasting relationships and identifying potential risks and opportunities. We have established various channels to engage with stakeholders on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) topics. Consultation on ESG matters is delegated to relevant departments, to foster continuous engagement. Our risk management approach allows us to periodically share feedback on significant ESG risks and opportunities with the Board. Our engagement with our stakeholders aids us in identifying our ESG priorities, guiding our ESG strategy and long-term goals.

2. Whether stakeholder consultation is used to support the identification and management of environmental, and social topic? (Yes/No)

If so, provide details of instances as to how the inputs received from stakeholders on these topics were incorporated into policies and activities of the entity.

At Pfizer, we recognize the importance of stakeholder consultation in navigating the complexities of our ever-evolving world. We engage a variety of stakeholders to inform our decision-making processes and provide us with insights as we work to advance our business responsibly.

3. Provide detail of instances of engagement with, and actions taken to, address the concerns of vulnerable/ marginalized stakeholder groups.

At Pfizer Limited, we constantly strive to positively impact the health of people across the country. The Company, through its Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) Policy, encourages stronger commitment from the organization and employees towards the society to address the healthcare challenges of the country. Our focal CSR initiatives include fostering young Indian minds and their cutting-edge innovations in healthcare; curbing Anti-Microbial Resistance (“AMR”) in time, registering the resistance together; unburdening cancer patients through cancer care initiatives; and working towards hygiene and sanitation in rural and semi-urban areas; creating social impact through volunteering; and transforming lives, one village at a time.

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Principle 5: Businesses should respect and promote human rights.

Essential Indicators

1. Employees and workers who have been provided training on human rights issues and policy(ies) of the entity, in the following format:

Category Current Financial Year 2023-24 Current Financial Year 2023-24 Current Financial Year 2023-24 Previous Financial Year 2022-23 Previous Financial Year 2022-23 Previous Financial Year 2022-23
Total
(A)
Number
(B)
Percentage
(%) (B/A)
Total
(C)
Number
(D)
Percentage
(%) (D/C)
Employees
Permanent 1,685 1,685 100% 1,634 1,634 100%
Other thanpermanent 210 210 100% 385 385 100%
Total Employees 1,895 1,895 100% 2,019 2,019 100%
Workers
Permanent* 36 36 100% 68 68 100%
Other thanpermanent - - - - - -
Total Workers 36 36 100% 68 68 100%

Note: Training concerning Human Rights components is integrated into Pfizer’s Blue Book, a mandatory module for all permanent and non-permanent employees and permanent workers within the Company. To facilitate this, the Company has implemented an e-module based on the Blue Book for employee training. Furthermore, all employees and permanent workers engaged in procurement-related roles supporting manufacturing and supply operations undergo training on Pfizer’s global labor and human rights standards.

  • In FY 2023-24 certain colleagues have been re-grouped

2. Details of minimum wages paid to employees and workers, in the following format:

Category Current Financial Year 2023-24 Current Financial Year 2023-24 Current Financial Year 2023-24 Current Financial Year 2023-24 Previous Financial Year 2022-23 Previous Financial Year 2022-23 Previous Financial Year 2022-23 Previous Financial Year 2022-23
Total
(A)
Equal
Minimum
to
Wage
More than
**Minimum Wage **
Total
(D)
Equal
Minimum
to
Wage
More than
**Minimum Wage **
Number
(B)
%
(B/A)
Number
(C)
%
(C/A)
Number
(E)
%
(E/D)
Number
(F)
%
(F/D)
Employees
Permanent 1,685 - - 1,685 100% 1,634 - - 1,634 100%
- Male 1,382 - - 1,382 100% 1,342 - - 1,342 100%
- Female 303 - - 303 100% 292 - - 292 100%
Other than Permanent 210 - - 210 100% 385 - - 385 100%
- Male 110 - - 110 100% 258 - - 258 100%
- Female 100 - - 100 100% 127 - - 127 100%
Workers
Permanent 36 - - 36 100% 68 - - 68 100%
- * Male 36 - - 36 100% 67 - - 67 100%
- Female 0 - - 0 100% 1 - - 1 100%
Other than Permanent Not applicable
- Male -
- Female -
  • In FY 2023-24 certain colleagues have been re-grouped.

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3. Details of remuneration/ salary/ wages, in the following format for FY 2023-24:

  • a. Median remuneration/ wages:
Male Female
Number Median salary2/ wage of
respective category (**)**|**Number**|**Median salary2/ wage of**<br>**respective category (**)
Board of Directors (BoD)1 4 24,75,000 2 3,68,59,449
**Key Managerial Personnel1 ** 2 81,94,967 1 7,15,08,898
Employees other than BoD
and KMP
1,382 10,28,319 303 12,59,464
Workers 36 6,51,329 - -
  • b. Gross wages paid to females as % of total wages paid by the entity, in the following format:
Current Financial Year 2023-24 Previous Financial Year 2022-23
Gross wages paid to females
**as % of total wages ***
25.26% 21.41%

4. Do you have a focal point (Individual/ Committee) responsible for addressing human rights impacts or issues caused or contributed to by the business? (Yes/No)

Yes, the Company has an Employee Relations Investigations Group for addressing matters and issues related to human rights issues within the Company. The Company has further formulated Internal Complaints Committee which addresses sexual harassment related grievances as per POSH Policy. The Company is also aligned with Pfizer Inc.’s human rights diligence program. Pfizer maintains a focused human rights diligence program, which outlines our management approach in our supply chain and our operations.

5. Describe the internal mechanisms in place to redress grievances related to human rights issues.

The Company has a whistleblower mechanism and open-door policy wherein any employee irrespective of hierarchy has access to the Employee Relations Investigations Group, and in appropriate cases, to the Corporate Compliance Group. For all grievances that are routed to the Employee Relations Investigations Group and in certain cases to the Corporate Compliance Group, necessary action is taken in line with the underlying internal polices and regulations applicable to the workplace.

The Company also has the Internal Complaints Committee which addresses sexual harassment related grievances. Any case that is raised is thoroughly and confidentially investigated. If found guilty, appropriate action is taken against the accused. The Company has a zero-retaliation policy in place designed to ensure no adverse actions against the complainant.

Many channels exist for raising questions and reporting concerns, including the Compliance Helpline (third-party public hotline available by phone or web, , with anonymous reporting where allowed under local law), the Compliance Division (through email, phone, fax, mail and directly to colleagues), management, and other channels supported by our Open Door Policy (which includes our whistleblower policy). This policy encourages colleagues to present ideas, ask questions, and raise concerns. Retaliation against anyone who seeks advice, raises a concern, reports misconduct, or provides information in an investigation is strictly prohibited by our policy that protects whistleblowers. In addition, our Ombuds Office is an available resource to support colleagues with information and guidance to help them address work-related issues.

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6. Number of complaints on the following made by employees and workers:

Current Financial Year Current Financial Year 2023-24 Previous Financial Year Previous Financial Year 2022-23
Filed
during
theyear
Pending
resolution at
end ofyear
Remark Filed
during
theyear
Pending
resolution at
end ofyear
Remark
**Sexual Harassment *** 1 - - 1 - -
Discrimination at workplace - - - - - -
Child Labour - - - - - -
Forced Labour/ Involuntary
Labour
- - - - - -
Wages - - - - - -

*Also forms part of complaints reported under ‘Employees and Workers’ under Section A(VII)(23) of this report.

7. Complaints filed under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 in the following format:


Act, 2013 in the following format:
Current Financial
Year 2023-24
Previous Financial
Year 2022-23
Total Complaints reported under Sexual Harassment on of Women
at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
(POSH)
1 1
Complaints on POSH as a % of female employees/ workers 0.3% 0.3%
Complaints on POSH upheld - -

8. Mechanisms to prevent adverse consequences to the complainant in discrimination and harassment cases.

At Pfizer, leaders and management are dedicated to fostering a culture in which all colleagues can ask questions, raise concerns, and report potential misconduct without fear of retaliation.

Retaliation against anyone who seeks advice, raises a concern, reports misconduct, or provides information in an investigation is strictly prohibited by our anti-retaliation policy that protects whistleblowers.

The Company has adopted a policy in accordance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 whereby an aggrieved woman can submit a complaint which must be investigated by the Internal Complaints Committee with absolute confidentiality.

The Company has in place a whistle-blower / vigil mechanism through which its directors, employees and stakeholders can report their genuine concerns about illegal or unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company’s code of conduct or ethics policy. The mechanism safeguards against victimization of persons who use such mechanism.

Retaliation against anyone who seeks advice, raises a concern, reports misconduct, or provides information in an investigation is strictly prohibited by our policy that protects whistleblowers. In addition, our Ombuds Office is an available resource to support colleagues with information and guidance to help them address work-related issues. The Company also conducts training and awareness programs for all its employees on periodic basis to embed a Speak Up Culture.

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9. Do human rights requirements form part of your business agreements and contracts? (Yes/No)

Yes, Pfizer is committed to conducting business in an ethical and responsible manner. The Company is committed to conducting business ethically and responsibly, including respecting and upholding human rights principles throughout its operations and business relations.

The contracts which the Company executes with its suppliers contain obligations on the suppliers to comply with all applicable laws. Further, after suppliers are selected and onboarded, they are expected to comply with the Company’s Responsible Sourcing Guidelines and Supplier Conduct Principles which are aligned to the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative.

10. Assessment for the FY 2023-24:

Assessment for the FY 2023-24:
% of plants and ofces that were assessed (by entity or statutory
authorities or thirdparties)
Child Labour 100%
Forced/ Involuntary Labour 100%
Sexual harassment 100%
Discrimination at workplace 100%
Wages 100%

11. Provide details of any corrective actions taken or underway to address significant risks/ concerns arising from

the assessments at Qs. 9, above.

No Significant risks / concerns were identified during the reporting period and therefore, the Company is not currently undertaking any corrective actions to address significant risks / concerns arising from the assessments at Question 9 above. In the event of any such incident were to be reported, a root cause analysis is carried out by a trained team. Corrective and preventive actions are then formulated considering the hierarchy of controls. Identified actions are tracked to completion.

Leadership Indicators

1. Details of a business a process being modified/ introduced as a result of addressing human rights grievances/ complaints.

Not Applicable.

2. Details of the scope and coverage of any Human Rights due diligence conducted.

The Company relies its on parent company Pfizer Inc.’s. global human rights diligence program. Pfizer’s established risk-based evaluations for suppliers, including contract manufacturers and other suppliers deemed to be high-risk, assess environment, health, safety (EHS), and sustainability performance, including labour and human rights reviews. When assessing whether a supplier is high-risk, we consider the supplier’s geography, industry, and other proprietary and public domain information. The risk-based assessment process results in a supplier risk score. Suppliers that are determined to have an elevated risk, e.g., EHS and labour and human rights risks, are subject to a governance process which may result in the supplier being required by Pfizer to develop corrective actions to improve their operations and procedures and/or mitigate identified risks. If the supplier does not comply with the agreed corrective actions, Pfizer may seek an alternative supplier. Additionally, Pfizer Limited has strong internal processes and checks to help ensure compliance on human rights and related topics.

3. Is the premise/ office of the entity accessible to differently abled visitors, as per the requirements of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016?

Yes. The Company has provided disability friendly arrangements at its premises e.g., dedicated parking, security support, disabled-friendly washrooms, adequate space for wheelchair movement, visual and audio alarms, emergency evacuation chair, ramps in the basement at entry points, etc. The Company continues to work towards identifying

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the needs of employees with disabilities and proactively supporting them in diligently carrying out their day-to-day duties without any challenge(s). At Company’s Goa premises, infrastructure study for accessibility is undertaken and the Company has identified infra-improvement areas which the Company continues to work towards to ensure a safe, health, equitable, and inclusive work environment for all its employees, including those with disabilities.

4. Details on assessment of Value Chain Partners:

Details on assessment of Value Chain Partners:
% of value chain partners (by value of business done with such
partners) that were assessed:
Child Labour As part of your Company’s onboarding process all risks associated with
labour rights and health and safety conditions are assessed for all value
chain partners.
Regular audits are also conducted to track and monitor compliance with
the above.
Forced/ Involuntary Labour
Sexual harassment
Discrimination at workplace
Wages

5. Provide details of any corrective actions taken or underway to address significant risks/ concerns arising from the assessment at Qs. 4 above.

The Company has not received any complaints on Child Labour, Forced / Involuntary Labour / Sexual Harassment / Discrimination at workplace / wages from the Value Chain Partners through any of the existing public and internal grievances channels described above.

Principle 6: Businesses should respect and make efforts to protect and restore the environment

Essential Indicators

1. Details of total energy consumption (in Joules or multiples) and energy intensity, in the following format: (In Gigajoules)

Parameter Current Financial
Year 2023-24
Previous Financial
Year 2022-23
From ‘Renewable Sources’
TotalElectricityConsumption(A)-Solar 9,024 2,627
TotalFuelConsumption(B) - -
Energyconsumption through Other Sources(C) - -
Total Energy Consumption from renewable sources (A+B+C) 9,024 2,627
From ‘Non-Renewable Sources’
TotalElectricityConsumption(D) 12,444 18,227
TotalFuelConsumption(E) 760,687 826,426
Energyconsumption through Other Sources(F) - -
Total Energy Consumption from non-renewable sources (A+B+C) 773,131 844,652
Total Energy Consumption (Renewable + Non-Renewable Energy)
(A+B+C+D+E+F)
782,155 847,279
Energy intensity per dollar of turnover
(Total energyconsumption/turnover in dollar)
0.000036 0.000035
Energy intensity per rupee of turnover adjusted for Purchasing
Power Parity
(Total energyconsumed/Revenue from operations adjusted for PPP)
0.000816 0.000799
Energy intensity in terms of physical output (Based on number of
strips)
0.00430 0.00489

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2. Does the entity have any sites/ facilities identified as designated consumers (DCs) under the Performance, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) Scheme of the Government of India? (Yes/No)

If “Yes”, disclose whether targets set under the PAT Scheme have been achieved. In case targets have not been achieved, provide the remedial action taken, if any.

Not Applicable, as the Company does not fall in the category of industries mandated under PAT scheme.

3. Provide details of the following disclosures related to water, in the following format:

Parameter Current Financial
Year 2023-24
Previous Financial
Year 2022-23
Water withdrawal by source(in kilolitres- Kl)
(i). Surface Water - -
(ii). Groundwater 20,585 18,670
(iii). Third Party Water 17,637 16,598
(iv). Seawater/ Desalinated water - -
(v). Others (Please specify) - -
Total Volume of water withdrawal (in KL)
(i + ii + iii + iv + v)
38,222 35,268
Total volume of water consumption (in KL) 38,222 35,268
Water intensity per rupee of turnover
(water consumed/turnover)
0.0000017 0.0000015
Water intensity per dollar of turnover adjusted for Purchasing
Power Parity (PPP)
(Total water consumption/Revenue from operations adjusted for PPP)
0.0000399 0.0000333
Water intensity in terms of physical output (Based on number of
strips)
0.00021 0.00020

4. Provide the following details related to water discharge:

Parameter Current Financial
Year 2023-24
Previous Financial
Year 2022-23
Water discharge by destination and level of treatment(in kiloliters)
(i). To Surface Water - -
-
No treatment
- -
-
With treatment- please specify level of treatment
- -
(ii). To Ground Water - -
-
No treatment
- -
-
With treatment- please specify level of treatment
- -
(iii). To Seawater - -
-
No treatment
- -
-
With treatment- please specify level of treatment
- -
(iv). Sent to Third Parties - -
-
No treatment
- -
-
With treatment- please specify level of treatment
- -
(v). Others - -
-
No treatment
- -
-
With treatment- please specify level of treatment
- -
Total water discharged.
(in kilo-litres)
- -

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5. Has the entity implemented a mechanism for Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)? If “Yes”, provide details of its coverage and implementation.

Pfizer Limited’s Goa manufacturing plant has an onsite wastewater treatment facility which treats the wastewater at three levels i.e., Primary, Secondary and Tertiary treatment in line with the current site Consent as per the local government norms.

6. Please provide details of air emissions (other than GHG emissions) by the entity, in the following format:

Parameter Please specify
unit
Current Financial
Year 2023-24
Previous Financial
Year 2022-23
NOx ppmv 635.3 695.75
Sox Kg/hr 6.16 0.039
Particulate Matter (PM) mg/Nm3 15.6 19.7
Persistent organicpollutant (POP) Not applicable
Volatile organic compounds (VOC)
Hazardous airpollutant (HAP)
  • NOx, SOx and PM are as per the source emission monitoring report for Diesel Generators at Goa Plant. Further the Company does not measure POP, VOC, and HAP as per our Consent conditions.

Note: Indicate if any independent assessment/ evaluation/ assurance has been carried out by an external agency? (Yes/No). If “Yes”, name the external agency.: Yes, SGS India Private Limited, a laboratory approved by Ministry of Environment and Forest has performed an assessment in line with permit conditions.

7. Please provide details of greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions) and its intensity, in the following format:

following format:
Parameter Please specify
unit
Current Financial
Year 2023-24
Previous Financial
Year 2022-23
Total Scope 1 Emissions(Break-up of the GHG
into CO2, CH4, N2O, HFCs, PFCs, SF6, NF3, if
available)
Metric tonnes of
CO2 equivalent
57 63
Total Scope 2 Emissions
(Break-up of the GHG into CO2, CH4, N2O, HFCs,
PFCs, SF6, NF3, if available)
Metric tonnes of
CO2 equivalent
2,475 3,653
Total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions per
rupee of turnover
0.00000012 0.00000015
Total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions per
dollar of turnover adjusted for Purchasing
Power Parity (PPP)
(Total Scope 1 & 2 emissions/ Revenue from
operations adjusted for PPP)
0.00000264 0.00000348
Total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emission intensity
in terms of physical output
(Based on number of strips)
0.000014 0.000021

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8. Does the entity have any project related to reducing Greenhouse gas emissions?

If “Yes”, then provide details.

Yes, the Company follows stringent environmental health standards and has created a model for environmental sustainability with focus on conservation of resources, renewable energy, and waste minimization. The Company’s Head Office has opted for Green Power tariff under ‘Switch to Green initiative’ from February 1, 2023, and accordingly the power requirement at the Head Office is sourced through renewable sources of energy. The Company is working towards Pfizer enterprise level goal of achieving the voluntary Net-Zero Standard by 2040.

The Company has installed 1100 KWP of solar panels at the Goa manufacturing plant as a part of the Company’s continued journey toward renewable energy. This solar project provides 26% of the Goa plant’s total energy needs.

9. Provide details related to waste management by the entity, in the following format:

Parameter Current Financial
Year 2023-24
Previous Financial
Year 2022-23
Total Waste Generated(in metric Tonnes)
Plastic Waste (A) 48.91 47.33
E-Waste (B) 1.04 1.49
Bio-medical Waste (C) 0.29 0.16
Construction and Demolition Waste (C&D) (D) - -
Battery Waste (E) - -
Radioactive Waste (F) - -
Other Hazardous Waste generated (G)
(Please specify, if any)
30.34 26.67
Other Non-Hazardous Waste generated (H)
(Please specify, if any)
69.85 91.25
Total Waste Generated
(A+B+C+D+E+F+G+H)
150.43 166.90
Waste intensity per rupee of turnover
(Total wastegenerated/Revenue from operations)
0.00000001 0.00000001
Waste intensity per dollar of turnover adjusted for Purchasing
Power Parity (PPP)
(Total wastegenerated/Revenue from operations adjusted for PPP)
0.00000016 0.00000016
Waste intensity in terms of physical output
(Based on number of strips)
0.0000008 0.0000010
For each category of waste generated, total waste recovered through recycling, re-using or other recovery
operations(in metric tonnes)
Category Waste
(i)
Recycled
111.95 104.66
(ii) Re-used - -
(iii) Other recovery operations 5.72 -
Total 117.67 104.66
For each category of wastegenerated, total waste disposed by nature of disposal method(in metric tonnes)
Category Waste
(i)
Incineration
32.76 20.97
(ii) Landflling - -
(iii) Other disposal operations - 5.20
Total 32.76 26.17

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10. Briefly describe the waste management practices adopted in your establishments. Describe the strategy adopted by your company to reduce usage of hazardous and toxic chemicals in your products and processes and the practices adopted to manage such wastes.

Pfizer has a long history of using the concepts of green chemistry and promoting them across the industry. Through scientific innovation Pfizer strives to design more efficient processes that can reduce the environmental impact of our medicines throughout the product life cycle. Central to Pfizer’s sustainable medicines program is the minimization of waste across all sites globally. Pfizer sites consistently seek opportunities to reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle materials such as packaging and plastics. The Company has adopted waste management systems in compliance with regulatory requirements, Pfizer’s Global EHS policy, and the Company’s internal EHS policy. Plastic waste generated from the Company’s operations at its manufacturing site in Goa is disposed of in accordance with the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. The Goa Plant has undertaken continuous improvement projects (example: yield improvement, reduction in paper consumption etc.) in line with Pfizer internal enterprise environmental sustainability goals.

11. If the entity has operations/ offices in & around ecologically sensitive areas (such as national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, biosphere reserves, wetlands, biodiversity hotspots, forests, coastal regulation zones, etc.) where environmental approvals/ clearances are required, please specify details in the following format:

S. No. Location of
operations/ ofces
Type of
operations
Whether the conditions of environmental approval/
clearance are being complied with? (Yes/No) If “No”, the
**reasons thereof and corrective action taken, if any. **

12. Details of environmental impact assessments of projects undertaken by the entity based on applicable laws, in the current financial year 2023-24:

Name and
brief of the
project
EIA Notifcation
No.
Date Whether conducted
by independent
agency (Yes/No)
Results communicated
in public domain (Yes/
No)
Relevant
Web-link

As per the notification issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (‘MoEFCC’) in India, an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is supposed to be carried out for industries which have an adverse impact on the environment. The pharmaceutical sector was not identified as an industry which requires an EIA preclearance by the MoEFCC.

13. Is the entity compliant with the applicable environmental law/ regulations/ guidelines in India; such as the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, Environment Protection Act and Rules thereunder (Yes/ No).

If “Not”, provide details of all such non-compliances, in the following format:

S. No. Specify the law/
regulation/ guidelines
which is not compliant
Provide details
of the non-
compliance
Any fnes/ penalties/
action taken by regulatory
agencies such as pollution
control board or by courts
Corrective
action taken if
any

Yes, the Company has complied with all the environment related applicable legislations during the financial year ended March 31, 2024.

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Leadership Indicators

1. Water withdrawal, consumption, and discharge in areas of ‘Water Stress’ (in kilo litres):

  • For each facility/ plant located in areas of water stress, provide the following information:

  • i. Name of area

  • ii. Nature of operations

iii. Water withdrawal, consumption, and discharge in the following format:

Parameter Current Financial
Year 2023-24
Previous Financial
Year 2022-23
Water withdrawal by source (in kilo litres)
(i)
Surface Water
- -
(ii)Ground Water - -
(iii)Third PartyWater - -
(iv)Seawater/Desalinated Water - -
(v)Others - -
Total volume of water withdrawal (in KL) - -
Total volume of water consumption (in KL) - -
Water intensity per rupee of turnover
(Water consumed/Turnover)
- -
Water intensity(optional)- the relevant metric may be selected by
the entity
- -
Water discharge by destination and level of treatment (in Kilo litres)
(i)
To Surface Water
- -
-
No treatment
- -
-
With treatment-please specifylevel of treatment
- -
(ii) To Ground Water - -
-
No treatment
- -
-
With treatment-please specifylevel of treatment
- -
(iii) Sent to Third Party Water - -
-
No treatment
- -
-
With treatment-please specifylevel of treatment
- -
(iv) Into Seawater - -
-
No treatment
- -
-
With treatment-please specifylevel of treatment
- -
(v) Others - -
-
No treatment
- -
-
With treatment-please specifylevel of treatment
- -
Total water discharged
(in kilo-litres- Kl)
- -

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2. Please provide details of total Scope 3 emissions and its intensity, in the following format:

Parameter Please specify
unit
Current Financial
Year 2023-24
Previous Financial
Year 2022-23
Total Scope 3 Emissions(Break-up of the GHG
into CO2, CH4, N2O, HFCs, PFCs, SF6, NF3, if
available)
Metric tonnes of
CO2 equivalent
Not applicable
Total Scope 3 emissions per rupee of turnover
Total Scope 3 emission intensity(optional)-
the relevant metric may be selected by the
entity

3. Regarding the ecologically sensitive areas reported in Qs. 10 of Essential Indicators above, provide details of significant direct & indirect impact of the entity on biodiversity in such areas along with prevention and remediation activities.

Not applicable

4. If the entity has undertaken any specific initiatives or used innovative technology or solutions to improve resource efficiency, or reduce impact due to emissions/ effluent discharge/ waste generated, please provide details of the same as well as outcome of such initiatives, as per the following format:

S.
No.
Initiative undertaken Details of the initiative (Web-link,
if any, may be provided along with
summary)
Outcome of the Initiative
1. Shift towards
renewable energy
(RE)- solarpower
The Goa site has installed 1,100 Kwp
solar panel during FY 2023-24
26% reduction in conventional power
consumption in FY 2024 over the
previousyear
2. Energy efciency • LED fxtures: Replacement of the
existing tube light fxtures with LEDs.
• Replacement of paper hand towels
with high efciency hand dryers
• 10% savings in electricity used for
lighting.
• Reduction in paper hand towel
consumption by 156 Kg per month
and equivalent reduction in waste
generation.
3. Zero Liquid Discharge
(ZLD) initiative
The site has wastewater treatment plant
and ensures recycle and reuse of the
treated water within thepremises
The treated water is used for gardening
purposes.
4. Waste management
initiatives
Efuent
Treatment
Plant
Sludge
De-Watering System
Previously sludge was de-watered
over four big Sand Bed and dried over
natural ventilation. Annually, all the
sand beds are replaced and disposed
as
hazardous
waste.
The
newly
installed Sludge Dewatering system,
separate the sludge using SQUEEZING
technology in a semisolid state without
use anySand Dryingbed.

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5. Does the entity have a business continuity and disaster management plan? Give details in 100 words/ weblink.

At Pfizer, Business Continuity Management (BCM) is proactively integrated into strategic and operational plans to enable the continuity of key business activities by establishing a strong program that identifies, evaluates, and mitigates potential threats / vulnerabilities to business activities. The program also ensures that the company has response capability to safeguard the interests of key stakeholders, and the reputation of Pfizer and our brands in the event of a threat being realized. This applies to all Pfizer business operations and promotes a culture based on minimizing loss, mitigating disruption, and recovery of critical activities.

6. Disclose any significant adverse impact to the environment, arising from the value chain of the entity. What mitigation or adaptation measures have been taken by the entity in this regard.

There were no events arising from the Value Chain Partners of Company, having any significant adverse impact to the environment.

7. Percentage of value chain partners (by value of business done with such partners) that were assessed for environmental impacts.

Not applicable.

Principle 7: Businesses, when engaging in influencing public and regulatory policy, should do so in a manner that is responsible and transparent

Essential Indicators

1. (a) Number of affiliations with trade and industry chambers/ associations.

5 (five)

  • (b) List the top 10 trade and industry chambers/ associations (determined based on the total numbers of such body) the entity is member of/ affiliated to.
S.
No.
Name the trade and industry chambers/ associations Reach of trade and industry chambers/
associations (State/ National)
1. Organization of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI) National
2. Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
(FICCI)
National
3. US India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) National
4. US India Business Council (USIBC) National
5. The Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry State

2. Provide details of corrective action taken or underway on any issues related to anti-competitive conduct by the entity, based on adverse orders from regulatory authorities.

the entity, based on adverse orders from regulatory authorities.
Name of authority
Brief of the Case
Corrective action taken
The Companyhas not received anycomplaints on anti-competitive conduct duringthe fnancialyear 2023-24.

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Leadership Indicators

1. Details of public policy positions advocated by the entity:

S. Public policy Method resorted Whether information available in Frequency of Web Link, No. advocated for such advocacy public domain (Yes/No) Review by Board if available Pfizer through various Industry associations and chambers has been advocating its opinion, voice, and thoughts on policies and requirements in the pharmaceutical sector, that will aid pharma companies on a steady path to responsible and sustained growth trajectory and help serve the patients.

Principle 8: Businesses should promote inclusive growth and equitable development.

Essential Indicators

1. Details of Social Impact Assessments (SIA) projects undertaken by the entity based on applicable laws, in the current financial year 2023-24:

Name and brief SIA Date of Whether conducted by Results communicated Relevant detail of project Notification notification independent external in public domain (Yes/ web-link No. agency (Yes/ No) No) Not applicable

2. Provide information on project(s) for which ongoing Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) is being undertaken by your entity, in the following format:

S. Name of the State District No. of project afected %of PAFs Amounts paid to
No. project for which families (PAFs) covered by R&R PAFs in the FY (in
R&R is ongoing INR.)
Not applicable

3. Describe the mechanisms to receive and redress grievances of the community.

The Company has established a whistleblower/vigilance mechanism that enables its directors, employees, and stakeholders to report any concerns regarding illegal or unethical behavior, suspected fraud, or violations of the Company’s code of conduct or ethics policy. This mechanism includes robust safeguards to protect individuals from any form of retaliation for using it. Many channels exist for raising questions and reporting concerns, including the Compliance Helpline (third-party public hotline available by phone or web, i, with anonymous reporting where allowed under local law).

4. Percentage of input material (input to total inputs by value) sourced from suppliers:

Current Financial
Year 2023-24
Previous Financial
Year 2022-23
Directly sourced from MSMEs/ Smallproducers 14% 14%
Directly from within India 82% 83%

5. Job creation in smaller towns: Disclose wages paid to persons employed (including employees or workers employed on a permanent or non-permanent/ on contract basis) in the following locations, as % of the total wage cost:


wage cost:
Location Current Financial
Year 2023-24
Previous Financial
Year 2022-23
Rural 0.14% 0.30%
Semi-Urban 1.08% 1.71%
Urban 8.05% 16.83%
Metropolitan 90.73% 81.17%

Note: Place to be categorized as per RBI Classification System- rural/ semi-urban/ urban/ metropolitan

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Leadership Indicators

1. Provide details of actions taken to mitigate any negative social impacts identified in the Social Impact Assessments (Reference Qs. 1 of Essential Indicators, above).

Details of negative social impact identified Corrective action taken

Not applicable

2. Provide the following information on CSR projects undertaken by your entity in designated aspirational districts as identified by government bodies:

S. No. State Aspirational District

Amount Spent (in INR.)

The CSR projects undertaken by the Company do not fall under aspirational districts as identified by Government bodies

3. (a) Do you have a preferential procurement policy where you give preference to purchase from suppliers comprising marginalized/ vulnerable groups? (Yes/No)

No

  • (b) From which marginalized/ vulnerable groups do you procure?

No

  • (c) What percentage of total procurement (by value) does it constitute?

4. Details of the benefits derived and shared from the intellectual properties owned or acquired by your entity (in the current financial year 2023-24), based on traditional knowledge:

S. No. Intellectual Property based on Owned/ Acquired Benefit Shared Basis of calculating benefit traditional knowledge (Yes/No) (Yes/ No) share Not applicable

5. Details of corrective actions taken or underway, based on any adverse order in intellectual property related disputes wherein usage of traditional knowledge is involved.

Name of authority Brief of Case Corrective action taken Not applicable

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6. Details of beneficiaries of CSR Projects:

S.
No.
CSR Project No. of persons
benefted from CSR
Projects*
% Benefciaries
from vulnerable &
marginalizedgroups
1. Pfzer- Tata Trust Cancer Care Project, envisages community
outreach through awareness programs held in schools,
colleges, etc. and for early detection of Non Communicable
Diseases through screening camps held across locations.
The program also aims to extend psycho-social counselling
for patients and caregivers, navigation support to the
families as well as fnancingsupport at Pan India level.
More than 4,50,000
benefciaries
100%
2. Project Aastha- Cancer care patient helpdesks through
Doctors for You i.e., aims to establish help desks at cancer
hospitals to improve patient care. Under the program,
patients are linked with various Government schemes to
avail necessary funding support. Information is provided
to families and patients on accommodation services,
subsidized food, traveling, logistics etc. Further, the
program also provides emotional counseling to patients
and caregivers at Pan India level.
More than 4,03,500
benefciaries
100%
3. Project Parivartan & OPEN AMR (online Learning Platform)
with Americares, aims to facilitate and implement at 11
hospitals the targeted activities as prescribed under the
National Guidelines for Infection Prevention and Control
published by National Centres for Disease Control in January
2020 in collaboration with World Health Organization
(“Guidelines”),
and
to
demonstrate
the
progress
towards meeting the minimum requirement under such
Guidelines. The projects also facilitate the commencement
or expansion of Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) program
by introducing AMS interventions in coordination with
the management and government body at each of the
healthcare facilities at Pan India level.
1,500 health
professionals
reached
NA
4. Open AMR project (OLP) aims to improve the quality
of care across India by training nurses and healthcare
professionals using the OLP platform. The platform
provides self-paced digital modules on IPC and AMR for
healthcareprofessionals at Pan India level.
More than 94,100
health professional
registered
NA
5. Goa
Community
Development
Project,
improving
livelihood of communities. Project aims to improve WASH
infrastructure in fve government primary schools, seven
Anganwadi and a sub-centre health care facility in Goa
through renovation/repair/retroftting and equipment
support. The project supports seven Anganwadi centers
through renovation of building infrastructure, kitchen,
and WASH infrastructure. Additionally, to improve service
delivery in one sub-center healthcare facility. medical
equipment support has been extended. Lastly, IEC
sessions are held in schools for children and teachers for
the improvement of health and hygienepractices
More than 600
benefciaries
100%

*: Beneficiary reach is cumulative figure and calculated since the beginning of the project period.

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Principle 9: Business should engage with and provide value to their consumers in a responsible manner.

Essential Indicators

1. Describe the mechanisms in place to receive and respond to consumer complaints and feedback.

The Company treats customer complaints with utmost importance and has established a mechanism for addressing and redressal of customer complaints. The Company also has a dedicated team for receiving consumer complaints and feedback, which is thereafter shared with the respective departments. All the grievances received through various available channels are registered and tracked with a unique number through the global Complaint management system. Grievances are addressed / resolved through investigation and thereafter response is provided to customer. The Company has dedicated helpline numbers and Email ID through which patients / consumers, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders can approach the Company for reporting adverse events or product related complaints. Additionally, the Company’s field force receives product related complaints / Adverse Events which are shared with the respective departments. More details can be found on the link Pfizer India Customer Care No. | India Customer Care. The customer complaints received at [email protected] are managed in accordance with the standard procedure. Based on its nature, the complaint is forwarded to the respective department for their further action.

Pfizer Employees are also responsible for reporting safety information they may encounter even when not at work.

2. Turnover of products and/services as a percentage of turnover from all products/services that carry information about:

information about:
Parameters Aspercentage to total turnover
Environmental and socialparameters relevant to theproduct -
**Safe and responsible usage ** 100%
Recycling and/or safe disposal -

3. Number of consumer complaints in respect of the following:

Current Financial
Year 2023-24
Current Financial
Year 2023-24
Remarks Previous Financial
Year 2022-23
Received
Pending
at end of
year
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
199
-
Previous Financial
Year 2022-23
Received
Pending
at end of
year
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
199
-
Remarks
Received Pending
at end of
year
Received Pending
at end of
year
Data Privacy - - - - - -
Advertising - - - - - -
Cyber-security - - - - - -
Delivery of essential services - - - - - -
Restrictive Trade Practices - - - - - -
Customer Complaints* 208 5 - 199 - -
  • Also forms part of complaints reported under ‘Customers’ under Section A(VII)(23) of this report

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4. Details of instances of product recalls on account of safety issues:

Number Reasons for recall
Voluntary Recalls 2 Product recall following an out of specifcation observed for dissolution.
During the applicable reporting period, the Company initiated one
Voluntary recall of Magnex, Magnamycin and Zosyn SKUs manufactured
by Astral SteriTech Ltd by distributed / marketed by Pfzer Limited. The
Company was informed, Astral SteriTech Private Ltd, that an out-of-
specifcation was observed during routine environmental monitoring
of its manufacturing block. As a precautionary measure, the Company
recalled all batches of these SKUs that were distributed within shelf life in
the respective markets.
During the applicable reporting period the Company also initiated a
Voluntary recall at the wholesale level for Ativan 1mg Tablets & Ativan 2mg
Tablets manufactured and marketed by Pfzer Limited in Indian market.
The recall was initiated following an out of specifcation results observed
for Related Substance Test during routine stability sample testing. As a
precautionary measure, the Company initiated recall at the wholesale level
for all batches of these SKUs manufactured and marketed after December
2022 and within shelf life from the respective distributors.
Forced Recalls -

5. Does the entity have a Framework / Policy on Cybersecurity and Risks related to data privacy? (Yes / No). If available, provide a web-link of the Policy.

Yes, The Company has implemented a Cybersecurity Policy to address data privacy risks comprehensively. Recognizing the criticality of safeguarding Sensitive Information, we have devised a framework aimed at preventing unauthorized access and piracy of data.

Our Privacy Policy, accessible on the Company’s website at Https://www.pfizerltd.co.in/privacy, outlines our commitment to protecting data privacy and serves as a guide for stakeholders on how we handle and secure their information.

6. Provide details of any corrective actions taken or underway on issues relating to advertising, and delivery of essential services, cyber security, and data privacy of customers; re-occurrence of instances of product recalls, penalty/ action taken by regulatory authorities on safety of products/ services.

Not Applicable

7. Provide the following information relating to data breaches:

  • (a) Number of instances of data breaches: Nil

  • (b) Percentage of data breaches involving personally identifiable information of customers: Nil

  • (c) Impact, if any, of the data breaches: Nil

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Leadership Indicators

1. Channels/ platforms where information on products and services of the entity can be accessed: https://www. pfizerltd.co.in/

2. Steps taken to inform and educate consumers about safe and responsible usage of products and/ or services.

Pfizer Medical Information team responds to unsolicited inquiries coming from consumers. We would provide relevant information from an approved patient information leaflet as available and direct the consumer to their treating physician for further information.

3. Mechanism in place to inform consumers of any risk of disruption/ discontinuation of essential services.

The Company has put in place a mechanism to notify the regulatory authorities of any instance of product shortage / disruption or product availability, etc.

4. a. Does the entity display product information on the product over and above what is mandated as per the local laws? (Yes/ No/ Not Applicable).

If “Yes”, provide details in brief.

  • b. Did your entity carry out any survey about customer satisfaction relating to the major products/ services of the entity, significant locations of operation of the entity or the entity as a whole? (Yes/ No).

  • a) The Company does not display additional information other than the information mandated as per the local laws. However, all relevant information like storage conditions, product safety, usage, contact information, wherever applicable is displayed on the product label for consumer information and dissemination as per statutory and regulatory norms.

  • b) IQVIA had conducted a survey to gauge the nuances of supply chain as a stockist and develop a plan of action to meet its vision of ‘the most preferred pharmaceutical company’. The key attributes covered as part of the survey included parameters related to product and company, supply chain, promotions and engagements, competition landscape, and the Medical Representatives’ interactions.

For and on behalf of Board of Directors

Mumbai, May 17, 2024

Meenakshi Nevatia Pradip Shah Managing Director Chairman DIN: 08235844 DIN: 00066242

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