Global Compact Case Study Format
1. Background:
Introduction:
Nepali Paper Products (P) Ltd
Kathmandu, Nepal
Nepali Paper Products Pvt. Ltd (NPP) was established in 1991 by a group of people
having more then 26 years of experience in community development through the
production of Nepali handmade paper and products. NPP believes that the quality of
traditional handicraft goods made from handmade paper should be increased with
the aim of developing a growing export market. Over the years we have therefore
established ourselves as the leading manufacturer and exporter of quality Nepali
handmade paper and paper products.
NPP is committed to develop the Nepali traditional craft and methods in hand
printing and paper marking so to improve the living standards of the low income
families in rural and urban areas of Nepal. For this, we have established different
polices, which are:
 10 % of net profit is utilized in various community development activities like
drinking water project, road construction scholarship to poor girl student
,school’s improvement etc. in girl & urban areas, where Nepali handmade
paper is made.
 10 % net profit from staff fund is used for staff’s children education & health
care.
2. Vision:
To be the recognized global leader in the Nepali handmade paper and products
industry across all segments of the market; the trusted source for high quality Lokta
paper and its products important to consumers and businesses alike.
3. Mission:
To develop the Nepali traditional craft and industries in hand print and paper
marking so as to improve the living standards of the low income families in rural and
urban areas of Nepali.
Commitments
4. Quality
We are committed to achieve continual improvement in our activities to meet or
exceed the requirements and satisfaction of our valued customers by providing
Nepali Paper Products P. Ltd. that conform to relevant quality specifications at
competitive prices and meeting delivery schedules on time, with a continuous
review of our quality objectives.
5. Environment:
We are committed to:
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Protect the environment and strive to prevent the pollution of water, land and
air by all available means under our control and influence.
Comply with all applicable environmental rules and regulations.
Reduce the impact of our operations on air, land, water and natural resources.
Regularly review our operational control continuously improve our
environmental performance.
Create awareness amongst our company to personnel about environment
protection, pollution control, applicable environmental legislation and impress
upon them to constantly strive for optimum utilization of resources by
minimizing waste.
6. Products:
All our products are handmade and skillfully crafted by our adept worker
force. We deal in Nepali Handmade Paper from Lokta paper and other paper
products such as travel journals, sketch journals, classic photo albums, memory
book, bamboo folders, correspondence sets, personal diaries, envelopes cards,
paper pouches, and photo frames, amongst other. Our extensive products
catalogues provides more details illustrations of our products offerings. We accept
products as customer’s design and choice.
Brief Company profile
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Email Add.
: Nepali Paper Products P. Ltd.
: Saranpur, Sitapaila VDC
: Kathmandu.
: Nepal
: 6750
: 977 -1 – 4274012; 977 – 1 - 4281459
: 977-1-4351724; 977-1-4274012
: nepalipp@wlink.com.np
www.nepalipaperproducts.com
Paid up Capital : NC Rs. 20,000,000.00 or Approx U.S.$ 300,000.00
Established
:1991 as manufacture and exporter
Legal Status
: Private Limited Company
Contact Person : Mr. B.P. Shrestha (Chairman & Managing Director) or
Mr. James Shrestha (Marketing & Production Director)
Total Number of Employees: 175
Male
Female
Management
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Skilled Manpower
13
18
Semi Skilled Man power
47
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Products Capacity Per Year:
Production
Note Book
Stationery
Dyed Sheet Paper
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Quantity
4,00,000 Pcs
3,00,000 Sets
5,00,000 Sheets
Amount U.S $
3,50,000.00
4,00,000.00
4,50,000.00
Types of raw materials:
Hand made paper is made from the inner bark of a wild under storey shrubs
locally known as "Lokta" or Daphne Cannabin or Daphne Papyruses which is found
at altitude of 6500 feet to 9500 feet. These plants are observed growing
gregariously in the under storey of both coniferous and broad leafed forests. At
favorable sites it attains a height of 10 to 15 feet with basal diameter ranging from 2
to 3 inches. The leaves are alternate green in color, 2 to 4 inches long and 0.5 to 1
inch wide. The flowers are white with a sweet smelling scent. The inner fibrous
bark of this plant is the raw material used for the making of Nepali hand made
paper. The "Lokta" or Daphne Papyruses has characteristics of growing after cutting
from above 6 inches from the ground and becomes again matured to cut after 6 to 8
years. Thus it preserves the fragile forest ecology of Nepal. The long fibrous in
handmade paper is prized for its rough attractive texture its durability, strength and
its resistance to insects.
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Affiliation:
Member of Nepal Chamber of Commerce & Industries.
Member of Nepal handmade Paper Association.
Member of France Chamber of Commerce & Industries.
Member of Nepal-Britain Chamber of Commerce & Industries.
Member of Nepal Handicraft Industries Association.
Member of Export Council of Nepal.
Member of Nepal German Chamber of Commerce.
Award Received:
 Nepali Paper Products P. Ltd. has received award for significant
contribution to the business world, for high standing and professionalism
demonstrated by prestigious performance, BID Business Initiative
Directions presents its special recognition award "International Gold Star
for Quality Geneva 2000 ".
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Trade Leaders Club, Spain Madrid has awarded to this company
"International Award for the Best Trade Name New Millennium Award
2001".
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“National Excellency Award” for commendation for significant
achievement in the employee development on 2003 from Federation of
Nepalese Chamber & Commerce.
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Since 1995/1996, receiving Top exporter award for Nepalese handmade
paper and paper products from Handicraft industries association of
Nepal continuously till to-date.
Certification
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Certified ISO 9001:2000
Process to get ISO 14001
Process in “Cleaner Production”.
Process to develop “Quality Circle” in industry.
2. Principal Selected:
“Principal 5: The effective abolition of child labor.”
3. Policy on the principal:
Nepali Paper Products adapts the policy that completely forbids recruitment of new
employee who is under age, and or elderly as stated by the Nepalese Government rules
& regulation.
The labor act of Nepal defines a child as the one below 14 years and a juvenile between
14-18 years of age, elderly as 55 years & above – the minimum age to qualify for any
particular job is 18 years.
Therefore to abide as per the rules & regulation, NPP has been practicing the following
policies & procedures:
NPP shall not recruit any individual who is below 18 years of age, or above 55 years of
age.
 Rules & regulation for an appointment – The candidate must have attached
own citizenship, and or birth certificate along with application. The
citizenship can be obtained only after 16 years of age in Nepal. This
requirement must be mentioned clearly with any promotions that are
directly involved with in the process of recruitment.
4. Implementation of the Principal:
A team approach is carried out for the implementation of the above.
Primary team:
 Managing Director
 Marketing Director.
 Assistant Production Manager
 Administrative officer.
Secondary team:
 Production Manager.
 Production Supervisor.
 Dyeing Supervisor.
The primary team is directly involved in the process of recruitment. The team is
jointly liable to verify the documents & evidences provided at the time of
interview. It is also liable to clarify the policies and requirement for the selection
of employees during the period of recruitment processes.
The secondary team is responsible to communicate with in all levels of employee
& prospect to clarify the internal processes for the recruitment in the company.
They are also responsible to clarify the same during the process of promotion/
communication externally.
NPP through the division of primary & secondary teams has communicate the
above policy through written communication to its stakeholders, suppliers,
vendors and paper makers, Lokta cutters (farmers) requesting to stop and
abolish child labor in their manufacturing facility.
NPP shall always comply with the principals of UN Global Compact together with
abolishing child labor completely out of its facility and will be continued in the
future as well. NPP have created a very positive result through these activities
since the child labor is totally eradicated out of its system.
5. a. Person responsible for report including designation:
Mr. Bishnu Prasad Shrestha
Chairman & Managing Director
b. Name & Address of the company:
Nepali Paper products Pvt.Ltd.
Sitapaila saranpur V.D.C
Kathmandu,Nepal.
c.Telephone No.
: 977-1-281459, 977-1-274012
Fax No.
: 977-1-351724
d. E-mail Add. : nepalipp@wlink.com.np
www.nepalipaperproducts.com