Materials

GRI Standards

Raw Materials

Being a part of paint manufacturing industry, our main input raw materials comprise pigments, binders, additives and solvents. We use these materials consciously, emphasising resource efficiency. Our continuous efforts focus on minimising material losses and maximising the conversion of raw materials into finished goods. We have a supply base of over 500 raw material suppliers.

Sustainable Packaging

In FY 2024-25, KNPL made substantial progress in sustainable packaging. Our packaging portfolio—including metal tins, drums, plastic barrels, containers, and plastic bags—was optimised to support our environmental goals.

We are using recycled plastic in our containers, with plans to extend this practice across more product lines and increase the proportion of recycled content over time. These solutions, developed by our technical teams, maintain the structural integrity and protective function of packaging while significantly reducing the use of virgin materials.

Reducing Material Wastage

1. Sustainable Sourcing

• Minimising environmental impact and promoting social responsibility

• Collaborating with industry partners to drive innovation and develop sustainable sourcing practices that align with our goals and industry best practices

• Over 65% of our materials are sourced from suppliers who have a formal sustainability program in place. 

2.Resource Efficiency

• Facilitating process automation for improved accuracy and reduced material loss

• Ensuring a closed-loop manufacturing process

• Implementing robust controls on material additions

• Adopting various reuse and recovery initiatives