Sustainability
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ESG at UTCN
Building Nepal-origin value chains that regenerate land, uplift communities and operate transparently.
Environment Focus
- Perennial plantations and mulberry-led agroforestry.
- Low-chemical agriculture, biofertilizers and soil improvement.
- Water conservation and biodiversity protection.
- Renewable-energy-based processing where possible.
Social Focus
- Farmer income and cooperative inclusion.
- Women and youth employment across value chains.
- Worker welfare and artisan dignity.
- Rural industrialization and skill development.
Governance Focus
- Transparent agreements and traceability.
- Professional management and quality standards.
- Audit, reporting and ethical sourcing.
- Producer documentation and ESG impact measurement.
ESG Dashboard
Impact measurement
Baseline measurement in progress. MRV systems being established with cooperatives, local governments and technical partners.
Baseline
Farmers reached
Baseline
Women participation
Baseline
Land under sustainable practice
Baseline
Cooperatives engaged
Green Finance Readiness
Projects prepared for carbon and green capital
Mulberry carbon-readiness
Perennial mulberry as a carbon and income asset — MRV-ready plantations linked to silk clusters.
Investment areas
Biofertilizer systems
Local biofertilizer and compost systems that reduce chemical dependence across cooperatives.
Investment areas
Renewable processing
Solar and biomass options for processing centers — lowering carbon and operating cost.
Investment areasPartner on ESG-aligned value chains
Investors, DFIs and buyers — engage with UTCN’s ESG framework.