Company Overview
Chemie Products Pvt Ltd manufactures specialty polyurethane chemicals, including lacquer, paste, dosing, and liquid products, supplying approximately 3,040 kg per year of process chemicals. Raw materials are sourced from India and Egypt. The facility uses natural gas and CNG, with a solar installation under development.
A workforce of 150 permanent employees and 25 contract workers supports the operation. Chemie is progressing with a clean-energy transition that includes CNG vehicles and PNG-powered generators. However, formal GHG measurement and effluent treatment had not yet been established at the time of assessment.
The Challenge
Performance. Proof. Recognition
Chemie had documented safety practices and an ongoing clean-energy transition, but formal GHG measurement, water infrastructure, and effluent treatment required further development. The assessment aimed to document the progress already underway while accurately reflecting the environmental gaps that affected the score.
OUR APPROACH
Evidence. Measure. Benchmark.
Build to Sustain assessed Chemie across the seven pillars, documenting its clean-energy transition and safety practices and verifying environmental practices against available evidence. The assessment treated the planned effluent-treatment system as a future initiative rather than an implemented measure.
EXECUTION
Validate. Rate. Certify.
Chemie completed the assessment. Documented evidence included solar energy contributing approximately 30%, with expansion planned, a transition to CNG vehicles and PNG-powered generators, rainwater harvesting, zero lost-time injuries, and community initiatives. Approximately 60% of the CSR budget was directed towards education and healthcare, with an emphasis on girl-child education.
The result was a full scorebook and a Committed-tier certificate.
EXECUTION
The Assessment in Detail
Chemie Products was rated Committed with an overall score of 40/100. Health & Safety and Governance recorded stronger scores than the Environmental dimension, while limited water infrastructure, the absence of GHG tracking, and the planned status of effluent treatment affected environmental performance.
Pillar scorecard
| Energy & Climate | Water & Effluent | Waste & Circularity | Materials & Product | Health & Safety | Labour & Social | Governance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 2/10 | 7/12 | 1/13 | 8/15 | 8/15 | 11/20 |
DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS
Environment 26/100
The assessment recorded an ongoing clean-energy transition, including solar contributing approximately 30% with expansion planned, CNG vehicles, PNG-powered generators, and rainwater harvesting. GHG emissions were not yet tracked, and water metering was not in place, contributing to a Water & Effluent score of 2/10. Effluent treatment was planned for 2027 but had not yet been implemented at the time of assessment.
Social 53/100
Documented practices included zero lost-time injuries, near-miss tracking, regular fire drills, and on-site first aid. The assessment also recorded approximately 60 training hours per employee per year, minimum-wage compliance, and child and forced-labour and equal-opportunity policies. Approximately 60% of the CSR budget was directed towards education and healthcare, with an emphasis on girl-child education.
Governance 55/100
Governance evidence included ISO 9001:2015 certification, a Code of Conduct, an anti-bribery policy, third-party audits, and a designated sustainability lead. Formal ESG reporting and broader management-system certifications were identified as areas for further development.
STANDOUT STRENGTHS
- Strong workplace safety with zero lost-time injuries, near-miss tracking, and regular drills.
- An active clean-energy transition: ~30% solar with expansion planned, CNG vehicles, and PNG-powered generators.
- A strong community focus, directing ~60% of CSR budget to education and healthcare with an emphasis on girl-child education.
Improvement Roadmap
The assessment translates into a prioritised set of next steps — the fastest, highest-impact routes to a stronger rating:
| Focus area | Recommended action |
|---|---|
| Environment (26/100) | The clearest constraint: begin GHG tracking, install water metering, and implement the planned (2027) effluent treatment sooner. |
| Materials & Product (1/13) | Introduce recycled/bio content measurement and product carbon footprinting. |
| Certifications & reporting | Expand management-system certifications and begin formal sustainability reporting. |
Key Takeaways
- Chemie Products earned Committed, with strong safety and an active clean-energy transition.
- GHG tracking, water metering, and effluent treatment are key environmental areas for further development.
- The clean-energy transition already underway positions the company well for its next assessment.
