Company Overview
United Decoratives Pvt Ltd manufactures PVC synthetic leather and related upper and insole materials for the footwear industry, with a workforce of more than 350 employees. The company has established operational practices focused on workplace safety and workforce training.
Like many established manufacturers, United’s operational practices had developed faster than its formal documentation. The company had established safety and training processes but comparatively less formal governance structure and ESG reporting.
The Challenge
Performance. Proof. Recognition
United had established safety and training practices but had not previously had them independently benchmarked. As customers increasingly requested ESG information, the company sought an assessment that could document its existing strengths and identify areas where its governance systems and reporting required further development.
OUR APPROACH
Evidence. Measure. Benchmark.
Build to Sustain assessed United across the seven SIM pillars using a gated, evidence-first scoring approach. The assessment documented its workplace safety and training practices while identifying gaps in governance and formal ESG processes.
EXECUTION
Validate. Rate. Certify.
United completed the assessment. Documented results included zero lost-time injuries, twice-monthly safety training, and approximately 200 training hours per employee per year. Its waste recovery through authorised vendors, hazardous-waste manifests, and rainwater harvesting for borewell recharge were also assessed. Community contributions to relief funds, animal welfare, and education were recorded.
The assessment resulted in a full scorebook and a Bronze-tier certificate.
EXECUTION
The Assessment in Detail
United Decoratives was rated Bronze with an overall score of 52/100. Its Health & Safety and Water & Effluent results were areas of relative strength, while Governance was the main area for improvement.
Pillar scorecard
| Energy & Climate | Water & Effluent | Waste & Circularity | Materials & Product | Health & Safety | Labour & Social | Governance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 9/10 | 8/12 | 4/13 | 13/15 | 9/15 | 7/20 |
DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS
Environment 46/100
A 100% waste recovery rate through authorised vendors, hazardous-waste manifests, rainwater harvesting for borewell recharge, water reduction targets, and energy-efficiency initiatives (WE 9/10). Renewable energy and GHG tracking are not yet in place (EC 2/15).
Social 73/100
The strongest safety and training profile in the cohort: zero lost-time injuries, twice-monthly training, ~200 training hours per employee per year, full PPE, and on-site first aid. Community engagement spans relief funds, animal welfare, and education.
Governance 35/100
BIS certification, a Code of Conduct and anti-bribery policy, and a designated EHS team. Formal reporting, third-party audits, management-system certifications, and climate commitments are the main gaps.
STANDOUT STRENGTHS
- Zero reported lost-time injuries, supported by documented workplace safety practices and a Health & Safety score of 13/15.
- A 100% waste recovery rate through authorised vendors, with manifests maintained (WE 9/10).
- Active community engagement across relief funds, animal welfare, and education.
Improvement Roadmap
The assessment identified the following priority actions:
| Focus area | Recommended action |
|---|---|
| Governance (7/20) | The clearest constraint: introduce formal ESG reporting, pursue third-party audits, and set climate commitments to lift the lowest-scoring dimension. |
| Energy & Climate (2/15) | Adopt renewable energy, begin GHG tracking, and commission energy audits. |
| Certifications | Pursue ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 to formalise already-strong environmental and safety practices. |
Key Takeaways
- United Decoratives earned Bronze, anchored by an outstanding safety and training record.
- Increase renewable-energy adoption, begin GHG tracking, and conduct energy audits.
- Closing the governance and energy gaps would move United toward Silver.
