Sustainability is a mindset! In the world of botanicals and

natural extracts, sustainability must go far beyond

annual reports and corporate promises. It needs to take

root in the soil, in the supply chain and in every decision

from cultivation to consumer.

Today’s leading suppliers aren’t just responding to

demand, they’re reimagining how we grow, harvest and

process the ingredients we bring to market. Whether it

be about minimizing resource waste, improving farmer

livelihoods or shifting to circular systems, the goal is

clear! To build a future where business doesn’t just

survive, but makes the planet a better place for the

people to thrive.

Because real sustainability isn’t a side project or a

checklist. It’s the only way forward.

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NEWSLETTER

KP Phyto

KP Phyto is positioned to take on

global supply chain demands, and is

the Indian market leader catered to a

wide range of ingredients for food,

pharma, nutraceutical, dietary

supplements and cosmetics.Thank

you for your interest in our

newsletter & allowing us to provide

you with deep dive perspectives on

Indian botanicals.

DRIVING THE GLOBAL SUPPLY

CHAIN IN BOTANICAL

INGREDIENTS.

SHARING KNOWLEDGE & HELPING CUSTOMERS EXCEL-Vol 16 /2025

A CULTURE RATHER THAN A CHECKLIST

SUSTAINABILITY

Botanicals aren’t sourced from anonymous global pools.

Handpicking agro-climatic belts where the soil, climate

and culture align with the plant’s native intelligence is

important.

Scientific Practice Highlights:

Geo-tagged Agro-climatic zoning: Turmeric from

areas of high curcuminoid strains, Ashwagandha

yielded from alkaloid-rich red soil, Tulsi from low

pesticide risk zones etc.

Seasonal Brix and phytochemical profiling:

Harvesting is done at seasonal maturity based on

sugar levels and active compound saturation (e.g.,

curcuminoid index for turmeric >4.5% before post-

harvest).

Crop rotation with nitrogen fixers: Farmers are

trained to inter-crop with legumes and traditional

cover crops to naturally regenerate soil fertility.

This ecological syncing leads to higher bioactivity,

improved soil health and long-term carbon

sequestration without chemical overreach.

FROM SOIL TO SOLUTION: WHERE SUSTAINABILITY TAKES ROOT AND

FLOURISHES.

True sustainability isn’t just a policy. It begins in the

soil, travels through mindful hands and emerges as

pure, powerful plant extracts that carry the essence

of ethical sourcing.

Imagine local farmers cultivating crops without

harmful pesticides, using time-honoured organic

practices.

And their fields being just few hours from the production facility, thriving under a

nurturing partnership that is built not just on contracts, but on trust and transparency!

That is more than sourcing; it’s a symbiotic ecosystem of sustainable production.

Certifications like USDA Organic and NSF-GMP back this promise, but the real proof is

in the impact with cleaner soils, healthier crops, flourishing farmers and products that

stand tall on shelves and in conscience.

Because when sustainability is rooted in intention, it blooms into transformation. And

this philosophy comes alive through a series of intentional, science-backed practices

that make sustainability tangible at every stage. Let’s explore the key steps that lead

us to mindful sourcing.

1.REGION-SPECIFIC CULTIVATION WITH REGENERATIVE INTENT

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2.Building a Better Loop: Sustainable Practices in Modern Manufacturing

Sustainability is no longer confined to agriculture alone. It now extends across manufacturing,

packaging, and supply chain operations. Sustainability at the manufacturing level is rapidly

evolving from a compliance-driven initiative to a deeply integrated operational philosophy.

Factories are no longer seen as mere production hubs, they're being transformed into

regenerative systems that balance industrial efficiency with environmental consciousness.

Energy optimization lies at the heart of this shift with smart inverters, insulated infrastructure

and combined heat and power (CHP) systems reducing energy loss, while solar rooftops and

wind-supported logistics integrate renewables directly into the supply chain.

Water recycling systems, green solvents, and low-impact sanitation methods ensure resource

cycles remain as closed-loop as possible. Waste is no longer treated as an inevitable byproduct

but as a resource. Inspired by natural systems like closed-loop microalgae cultivation, many

facilities are now designing operations that continuously reuse inputs, reduce emissions and

extend product life cycles. Verified by third-party certifications, these strategies not only

support climate goals but also enhance transparency and trust across global supply networks.

Manufacturing is thus stepping into a new era, one where progress is measured not just in

output, but in impact.

3.Circularity at Every Stage.

Zero-Waste Processing with Intelligent Design

From water to biomass, every input is put to use as

they are reused, reformed or reintegrated into the

ecosystem. In botanical extraction, waste is no

longer a byword for loss. It’s the beginning of a

new cycle. Water, biomass and energy are no

longer one-time resources but part of a

regenerative loop where every drop and every

watt are given a second life.

Over 90% of processed water is revived through a

meticulous, multi-stage journey, settling, microbial

purification and carbon filtration, before flowing

back into the system. Spent herbs, once discarded,

now power the process. They are transformed into

vermicompost for organic farms, pressed into

briquettes for clean steam or dried for rural

cooking fuel in a nod to circular tradition.

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Scientific Practice Highlights:

In-house ETP (Effluent Treatment Plant) with multi-stage filtration (primary settling, secondary

microbial treatment, and activated carbon filtration) recycles 90%+ of water.

Low-temperature aqueous and hydroalcoholic extraction maintains thermolabile compounds

while reducing solvent use.

Post-extraction biomass valorization:

Converted to vermicompost for partner farms1.

Used as biomass briquettes for steam generation2.

Some parts (e.g., tulsi stems) dried and used in rural fuel mix3.

KP Phyto achieved 100% biomass reuse in 2024 and reduced energy consumption per

extraction cycle by 22% through heat recovery and load balancing systems.

1.Packaging That Reflects the Product’s Integrity

Beyond the Bottle: Rethinking Packaging, One Layer at a Time

Unboxing shouldn’t feel like unpacking guilt. Yet far too often, what wraps wellness leaves

behind a trail of waste. Today’s conscious consumers don’t just read ingredient lists, they

inspect the box it came in too. Sustainable packaging is no longer a bonus; it’s a baseline.

And brands are responding not with fanfare, but with quiet innovation like recyclable HDPE

drums, biodegradable starch-based liners, vacuum-sealed extracts that skip chemical

stabilizers etc.

Packaging is being reimagined from the inside out with equal respect for shelf life and

shoreline. The shift is real and it’s rewriting the rules of packaging. One smart material. One

lighter shipment. One cleaner coast at a time!

2.Sustainability in Motion: Where Every Link in the Chain Matters

A sustainable supply chain is the lifeline that keeps people, planet and purpose in sync. And this

journey doesn’t end at the farm gate or factory. It flows through local sourcing networks, often just

hours from production hubs, reducing carbon miles, supporting regional economies and ensuring full

traceability from soil to solution. With 78% of raw material inputs now derived from recycled sources,

the supply chain is shifting from linear extraction to circular regeneration. Every step from real-time

sample tracking to globally benchmarked quality checks is engineered not just for premium output,

but for lasting impact. Because in a truly regenerative system, sustainability isn’t something we simply

protect, it’s something we actively grow.

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Where climate action meets community power

At KP Phyto Extracts, sustainability is not just a strategy, it's a lived philosophy. It starts with the soil,

flowing through our supply chains and flourishing in the lives we touch. We are not only reducing

emissions; we are creating resilient communities where sustainability is both environmental and

human. Because climate solutions don’t just come from carbon metrics.

They come from the people who bring them to life. Women, smallholder farmers, rural youth and

first-generation professionals!

From Waste to Warmth

Cleaner fuels from spent herbs. One of our boldest shifts has been in energy use. Instead of coal, we

now utilize spent herbs organic remnants from our production as biomass to fuel steam generation at

our plants. This move reduces our reliance on fossil fuels and brings our emissions footprint down

significantly.

This isn’t just sustainability for show. It’s operational innovation that respects both nature and

numbers. Our switch to cleaner fuel sources reflects our belief that waste should never be wasted,

especially when it can generate clean energy.

Farming for the Future

We work closely with our supplier farms to ensure that sustainability begins at the root, literally. From

introducing drought-resistant crop varieties and efficient irrigation systems to promoting pesticide-

free cultivation, we’re helping reduce the environmental footprint of agriculture. But for KP Phyto,

true sustainability goes beyond soil health, it’s about uplifting the hands that till it.

Our dedicated field support teams provide continuous on-ground guidance, ensuring that eco-

friendly practices are not just theoretical ideals but practical, scalable solutions. In parallel, we’re

investing in the people behind the produce. Through specialized training programs in modern agri-

tech, quality control, organic certification processes, and basic financial literacy, we’re enabling

farmers and importantly, their families to grow beyond farming. By equipping them with market-

aligned skills, alternate income opportunities, and vocational training for women and youth, we’re

turning farms into future-ready ecosystems.

Our goal is to make regenerative agriculture not only sustainable but also a viable, profitable, and

dignified way of life for every farming family we work with.

The Circular Economy, Made Real

Reimagining waste across the value chain. Circularity is not a downstream effort it’s embedded into

our operations from the very first touchpoint. Whether it's repurposing agricultural biowaste or

optimizing resource use across our supply chain, we believe in closing loops and minimizing loss.

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Sowing Futures: Sustainability Through Education and

Empowerment

KP Phyto isn’t just rewriting the rules of sustainability, it’s also

reimagining what it truly means to care for the planet and its people.

Through its dynamic CSR wing, the KP Human Development

Foundation, the company is doing far more than cultivating herbs

sustainably. It’s transforming lives. While championing pesticide-free

farming across over 125 acres, positively impacting 200+ farmers,

we’ve gone several steps further by investing directly in the future of

rural India.

KP Phyto has renovated classrooms, built computer labs, and supplied

learning essentials to government and private schools, creating

vibrant, modern learning spaces for nearly 3,000 children. Our

educational outreach touches over 12,500 students through

partnerships with 30+ institutions, making real, measurable impact.

And the momentum doesn’t stop there, we’ve also teamed up with

the Sri Sri Rural Development Programme Trust to set up cutting-edge

skill training centres in renewable energy, empowering rural youth to

be active participants in India’s Net Zero vision. For KP Phyto,

sustainability isn’t just about greener farming, it’s also about growing

stronger communities from the ground up.

The Road to Net Zero: An evolving promise built on action

With 2021 as our baseline year, we have committed to achieving 100

percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per ton of product by

2050. That journey is already underway with solar panels powering our

processes, biomass replacing coal, and trees taking root at our

facilities.

To date, 213 trees including mango, ficus, champa, and rain trees have been planted at our Bhilad

manufacturing unit. These green companions are carbon sinks, microhabitats and silent partners in

our environmental mission.

We don’t see net-zero as a destination. We see it as a responsibility.

From Local Soil to Global Solutions: Bridging Ayurvedic tradition with modern demand

Our manufacturing excellence, certified to the highest global standards, meets the rising need for

clean, natural, traceable ingredients. From herbal extracts and oleoresins to phytochemicals, we

deliver products that retain the integrity of nature while meeting stringent safety and efficacy

standards.

But we do more than manufacture. We educate, empower, and engage every stakeholder from farm

to formulation. Our products are rooted in Ayurvedic wisdom, supported by modern science, and

delivered with a deep commitment to ecological balance.

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Sustainability that Balances the Triple Bottom Line: Environmental, social, and economic

harmony.

Our approach to sustainability is integrative. Environmentally, we champion organic farming,

responsible waste management, and energy-efficient processing. Socially, we invest in rural

education, healthcare awareness and infrastructure development. Economically, we support fair

pricing, regional job creation and long-term value for every partner in our ecosystem.

This is how we balance profit with purpose, growth with responsibility, and innovation with

tradition.

Transparent Governance, Compliance and Certifications.

We believe in ethical operations as a shared code of conduct from management to

microprocessor. Each batch of products undergo Phytochemical marker validation, Microbial load

testing and Heavy metal & aflatoxin testing as per global limits (e.g., <0.1 ppm for arsenic). We

also follow it up by Third-party COAs issued per batch, accompanied by traceability logs.

Supplier Integrity Declarations are also used before onboarding any new source or partner. We’re

also exploring blockchain-based traceability for high-demand extracts like curcumin and boswellic

acid by 2026.

CERTIFICATIONS:

K. Patel Phyto Extractions Pvt. Ltd. (KPPEPL) demonstrates its commitment to responsible and

sustainable practices through a wide range of global certifications, including USDA Organic,

FSSC 22000, NSF-GMP, ISO 9001:2015, Kosher, Halal and Non-GMO Project Verified. These

certifications reflect the company’s adherence to strict international standards in quality, safety,

traceability and environmental stewardship.

KPPEPL also displays affiliations with SEDEX and EcoVadis, two leading global platforms that

assess companies on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria. While specific scores

or rankings are not publicly available, their participation in these platforms suggests a proactive

approach to ethical sourcing, labour welfare and sustainable operations. By aligning with such

frameworks, KPPEPL reinforces transparency and trust throughout its supply chain, positioning

itself as a responsible player in the global botanical extracts industry.

Beyond ESG: Into the Future of Responsible Phyto-Production.

Our ESG Report (2024) set the foundation. But our roadmap extends further into biodiversity

impact tracking, gender-disaggregated value-chain analytics, and community-centered climate

resilience.

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Scientific Practice Highlights:

Collaborations in motion for biodiversity

monitoring plots in turmeric-growing zones

(measuring pollinator and invertebrate return).

Ongoing GHG emissions inventory mapping

including Scope 3 evaluation from logistics

partners.

Preparing crop-specific regenerative protocols

for five new agro-climatic belts by 2026.

Because true sustainability is not a document. It is a

dynamic, evolving organism.

Closing Thoughts: A Living Science of

Responsibility

The phytochemical world has always been rooted in

natural intelligence. Plants don’t grow in isolation.

Neither should brands.

Sustainability for us is not a pitch. It’s a practice of

science, empathy, and systems-thinking. It lives in

the interstitial spaces, between a clean solvent and

a farmer’s trust, between a compost heap and a

menstrual hygiene workshop between a polymer

drum and a sun-dried leaf.

This is not just about carbon offsets. It’s about value

that regenerates across soil, society, and spirit.

K.Patel Phyto Extractions

Pvt Ltd(India )

Notice: This content is for

informational and educational

purposes only. It is not intended

to provide medical advice or

treatment from personal

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