Sustainability
Our Commitment
At Crystal Quinone Pvt. Ltd. (CQPL), sustainability is not an afterthought — it is a core responsibility embedded in how we manufacture, source, operate and engage with our customers, suppliers and communities. As a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), CQPL is committed to aligning its strategies and operations with the Ten Principles of the UNGC on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, and to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relevant to our business.
Founded in 1983 and operating across two sites in Gujarat, India, CQPL is a trusted global manufacturer of fine chemicals, specialty intermediates, dye intermediates and CDMO products. With more than 250 professionals and customers across the world, we recognise that the long-term success of our business depends on our ability to manage our environmental and social impacts responsibly — across our own operations and throughout our value chain.
Our Sustainability Vision
To be a responsible, transparent and continuously improving specialty chemicals manufacturer — one that our customers, suppliers, employees and communities can trust.
What We Stand For
Environment
We are committed to measuring and reducing our energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, water consumption, air emissions and waste generation at both our Vatva and Sayakha sites. We maintain an annual site-level GHG inventory in line with ISO 14064-1 and calculate Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) for our key products under ISO 14067, enabling our customers to make informed decisions about their own Scope 3 emissions. We are actively transitioning to renewable energy, with rooftop solar PV projects including an 833 kW installation commissioned at Vatva in 2026 and a 264 kW installation at Sayakha in 2025.
People and Human Rights
We are committed to the health, safety, dignity and rights of every person working at or for CQPL. We provide safe and fair working conditions, prohibit all forms of child labour, forced labour and discrimination, support freedom of association, and invest continuously in the training and career development of our workforce. Our POSH policy and grievance mechanisms ensure every employee has a voice and access to remedy.
Ethics and Integrity
We conduct all business with zero tolerance for bribery, corruption and fraud. We protect the confidential information of our customers, suppliers and employees, and maintain robust information security practices aligned with Internal National standard information security management system principles. Our whistle-blowing channel is open to all employees and stakeholders.
Responsible Supply Chain
We believe that sustainability extends beyond our factory gates. We work with our suppliers to promote responsible environmental and social practices throughout our supply chain, through our Supplier Code of Conduct, sustainability assessments and constructive supplier engagement. We are an active participant in the EcoVadis and TfS (Together for Sustainability) supplier sustainability ecosystem.
Our Key Programmes and Certifications
| Area | Programme / Certification |
|---|---|
| Quality Management | ISO 9001 |
| Environmental Management | ISO 14001 |
| Occupational Health & Safety | ISO 45001 |
| GHG Inventory | ISO 14064-1 (Annual, Vatva site) |
| Product Carbon Footprints | ISO 14067 (Key products, FY 2024-25) |
| Sustainability Rating | EcoVadis / TfS Assessment |
| External endorsement | UN Global Compact Signatory |
| Food / Feed Safety (where applicable) | BRC / FAMI-QS |
| Renewable Energy | 833 kW Rooftop Solar PV, Vatva (2026) 264 kW Rooftop Solar PV, Sayakha (2025) |
Our Policies
Our detailed sustainability commitments are set out in four publicly available policies:
- Environment Policy
- Labour & Human Rights Policy
- Business Ethics & Responsible Information Management Policy
- Sustainable Procurement Policy
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Our Performance
CQPL publishes an annual GHG & Environmental Performance Report for the Vatva and Sayakha Site, site, covering Scope 1, Scope 2 and selected Scope 3 emissions in line with ISO 14064-1. Product Carbon Footprint data is available for our key products on request.
Our Commitment to Continuous Improvement
We set annual sustainability objectives and targets, conduct internal audits and management reviews, and engage with customers and suppliers on sustainability topics through EcoVadis and direct dialogue. We are committed to transparency — this statement and all supporting policies are reviewed and updated at least annually.
