Our Values
Environmental Policy
At SHIV, we see our environmental policy as a everyday practice—rooted in natural materials, local value chains, and continuous improvement. This environmental policy outlines our approach, actions, and commitments across operations, sourcing, and partnerships.
Our Principles
Regeneration over Extraction
Prioritise low-impact, natural materials (hemp, lime, bamboo, clay).
Local First
Strengthen Nepal-based value chains and reduce transport emissions.
Transparency
Communicate honestly about benefits, trade-offs, and progress.
Practical progress
Set achievable steps; improve year over year.
Operations & Facilities
Materials & Buildings: Use natural building systems (hempcrete, lime, bamboo) for energy efficiency and indoor air quality.
Energy & Water: Track usage, increase solar/LED adoption, and expand rainwater capture where feasible.
Transport: Minimise unnecessary travel; prefer cycle, EVs/efficient options for local trips.
Waste & Circularity
Reduce > Reuse > Recycle > Upcycle
Design for minimal waste and longer life.
Composting
Compost organic and mineral by-products where safe and practical.
Packaging
Prefer compostable/recycled/recyclable packaging (e.g., hemp papers, aluminium bottle, leaf).
Design for durability
Built to last longer, reduce waste, and minimise frequent replacements.
Sourcing & Supply Chain
Responsible sourcing
Give preference to local/regional sources; avoid hazardous inputs unless absolutely necessary and legally compliant.
Supplier standards:
Expect suppliers to follow SHIV’s Supplier Code of Conduct (labour rights, environmental care, business integrity).
Community impact:
Prioritise suppliers who uplift local livelihoods (women-led, artisan groups, farmers’ cooperatives).
Measurement & Improvement
Targets
We set practical, measurable goals that help us improve environmental performance each year:
- Increase energy efficiency by expanding the use of renewable or low-consumption lighting, motors, and equipment annually.
- Increase recycled/compostable packaging, aiming to grow the share of sustainable packaging materials year-on-year.
- Strengthen circular practices, reducing waste generation and increasing material recovery and reuse wherever feasible.
Reviews
We monitor progress and update this environmental policy through a structured review process:
- Annual review of environmental performance, including energy, water, waste, and sourcing indicators.
- Public updates on material improvements or new initiatives shared transparently on our website.
- Corrective actions initiated if targets are not met, followed by follow-up assessments.
Education & Engagement
Team Training
We train our team regularly on safe material handling, waste sorting, water and energy efficiency, and responsible use of natural building materials. Training is simple, practical, and tailored to adapting environmental policy to real on-site conditions.
Customer Communication
We share honest, easy-to-understand information with customers—about materials, environmental impact, care instructions, and responsible usage—so that sustainability is supported beyond the point of purchase.
Community Workshops
Where possible, we engage local communities through workshops on natural construction, waste reduction, composting, cycling and regenerative practices, encouraging wider participation in environmental stewardship.
Governance
Ownership: Co-founders and appointed team members oversee implementation, track progress, and coordinate updates.
Reporting cadence: Annual review with clear notes on what improved, what didn’t, and next steps and updated environmental policy
Contact: For suggestions or concerns: info@shahhempinnoventures.com | +977-9801541182
Note: We avoid absolute or unverified claims (e.g., “beyond carbon-neutral”) unless supported by specific, current calculations and boundaries. Where we cite research on hemp and carbon, we present it as supporting literature, not as a blanket claim for every SHIV operation or product variant.
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