Atul Ltd 2019-20

10 Atul Ltd | Annual Report 2019-20 Corporate Overview 01-21 Statutory Reports 22-91 Financial Statements 92-228 Operational highlights Action is inevitable to arouse curiosity. Without curiosity, we cannot gain knowledge. Without knowledge, we cannot improve. Thus, true knowledge resides in the rigour of action. It is our endeavour to develop deep insights and bring lasting improvements. The meaning of the word ‘technology’ for our Company is increasingly goingmuch beyond the realms of R&D and manufacturing – it now encompasses every function. We share below some of the highlights: What we know is a drop, what we do not know is an ocean. - Isaac Newton People • Rolled out a structured process for development of leadership pipeline • Recruited the highest number of associates (411) and managers (670) in manufacturing, marketing, R&D, sales and technology • Increased focus on EHS and other skill based training to workmen Systems • Implemented integrated barcode enabled enterprise mobility solution for secondary and tertiary sales • Installed business analytic dashboards across various Businesses and Units and implemented Document Management System • Modernised existing infrastructure of Atul Datacentre through new age Hyper Converged Infrastructure technology Safety • Introduced online complaint management module on safety portal • Completed HAZOP study for expansion projects at Ankleshwar site • Introduced Volatile Organic Compound meter with motion sensor and automatic closed sampling system Health • Carried out 10,610 health check-ups • Circulated 12 health related articles • Conducted four rst aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation rst aid training workshops