Valor Estate Cuts PM Emissions, Scales Up Eco-Friendly Practices in FY25

Valor Estate which was earlier known as DB Realty has showcased its focus on growing in a responsible and sustainable way in BRSR FY25. The company works in real estate and hospitality with a turnover of about 4540 crore and net worth of 5519 crore. In its BRSR, the company highlights its efforts in saving energy, growing responsibly, managing waste better, taking a good care of employees and following strong government practices.

The company is increasingly adopting ecofriendly way of working. At its hotel like Grand Hyatt Goa and Hilton Mumbai, waste is carefully separated to manage better. Wet waste is treated on-site by using waste converters, the company has tie-ups with authorized e-waste recyclers for safe and secure disposal. Furthermore, regular maintenance and service of electronic equipment is also undertaken to increase the lifespan. For hazardous waste, all waste is collected and given to certified vendors for proper treatment.

According to the report, In FY25 Valor Estate has recorded a total energy consumption of 108,514 GJ which is higher than last year report. This is mainly due to an increase in operations and activities. From renewable sources, the company consumed 8,830 GJ of electricity. The total consumption of non-renewable energy was 99,684 GJ and last year it was 63,023 GJ. The company’s intensity has increased from last year due to which the consumption of energy has also increased. Air quality at hotel sites also improved, with PM levels reduced to 62.8 from 98.17, and NOx maintained at 24.

Valor Estate has total number of 1,091 employees and 180 workers, out of which 15% of employees are women and women also held 16.67% of the company’s board seats. The company provides full social security and welfare benefits to its staff which includes PF, gratuity, health insurance as well as maternity and paternity leaves. Along with this, all employees get training about workplace safety, ESG awareness, POSH and anti-bribery practices. Workers are also fully protected with health and accident insurance.  

Valor Estate has made its offices and sites friendly for differently abled people and follows fair hiring practices no matter their background or abilities, everyone gets equal chances. It also has system for employees to raise complaints and their issues are also resolved. In FY25, no deaths or major accidents were recorded at workplace.

The firm follows all 9 principles of NGRBC with its policies approved by the board. As per the report, the company reported no cases of corruption or conflict of interest, and it maintained transparency by providing grievance redressal systems. But SEBI imposed a penalty of 5 lakh related to accounting treatment of corporate guarantees. The company paid the amount and the matter was closed. Other than this one case, there were no major issued reported during the year.

The company used its CSR funds to support areas like improving community health, working with local people, providing training and promoting growth. On top of this, Valor treats customer satisfaction as an important part of sustainability, especially in its hotels and real estate projects.

Highlights (FY 2024–25)

• Energy: 108,515 GJ consumed; intensity 0.0000096 per turnover rupee; Hilton achieved PAT energy targets.
• Water: 288,502 KL consumed; intensity 0.000025 per turnover rupee; Zero Liquid Discharge through STPs & RWH.
• Air Emissions: PM down to 62.8 from 98.17; NOx at 24; SOx at 15.6.
• Waste: Segregation, wet waste composting through OWC, e-waste & hazardous waste disposed through authorised vendors.
• Employees: 1,091 staff; 15.22% women employees; 16.67% women directors; 100% covered under benefits with safety and ESG training.
• Safety: No fatalities and zero injuries recorded
• CSR: Focus on community health, training, and equitable development.

Governance: Compliance with all NGRBC principles; one SEBI case settled with penalty; otherwise, zero non-compliances.