Shah Hemp Inno-Ventures

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Shah Hemp Inno-Ventures Sustainability Actions

Certified B Corporation

Welcome to Shah Hemp Inno-Ventures, a Certified B Corporation since February 2024, where innovation meets sustainability on the path to a greener future.

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Founded in Kathmandu in 2015

Shah Hemp Inno Ventures is a Nepal-based social enterprise founded in 2015 with a mission to advance natural construction, sustainable wellness products, and community-based craft manufacturing through locally sourced hemp and other regenerative materials. The company was officially registered in Kathmandu in September 2015.

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Built early hempcrete structures

In February 2016, SHIV collaborated with global Hempcrete expert Steve Allin to construct some of Nepal’s earliest Hempcrete structures.

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Established village supply chain

During 2016, the company established a village-based supply chain for hemp stalks in the Western Himalayan region, ensuring ethical sourcing and fair income for rural households.

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Set up hemp processing line

SHIV set up Nepal’s first hemp shiv and natural binder processing line, producing Hempcrete aggregates, lime putty, lime paint, and surkhi for the construction industry.

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Expanded wellness products

In 2017, SHIV began receiving hemp seeds from the same communities supplying stalks. This enabled the establishment of its Wellness Naturally division, focused on creating chemical-free wellness products using local materials. SHIV began by extracting hemp seed oil in local mills, which led to its flagship Pain Relief Oil. Over time, SHIV added cold-pressed oils, hemp hearts, dehulled seeds, balms, and herbal blends.

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Started craft manufacturing

SHIV’s craft vertical began in 2017 with a seasoned bag-making expert, producing its first bulk order for AO Alliance for their international training programs. Since then, SHIV has produced customized hemp bags and accessories for a range of organisations.

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Completed 20+ projects

Over the last decade, SHIV has contributed Hempcrete and natural materials to 20+ projects across Nepal, including homes, learning centers, training facilities, gazebos, visitor centers, and prototype structures.

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Stakeholder engagement policy

We have developed and abide by a Stakeholder Engagement Policy, which involves the establishment of Advisory Boards that include our customers and representatives of local communities. We often implement a project-based stakeholder-engagement group structure; and its representation and scope of work address the specific needs and intended outcomes related to collaborative work with customers, suppliers, community organizations, team members and further stakeholders.

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About Shah Hemp Inno-Ventures

  • Status
  • Unverified
  • Employees
  • 5 - 25
  • Country
  • Nepal