Sustainability Esg Declaration

Aadaten was founded on the Jain principle of Aparigraha — non-possessiveness — which at the commercial level translates to building a business that takes only what it needs from the earth, gives back more than it takes, and never compromises ecological balance for profit. This Sustainability & ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Declaration articulates Aadaten’s current commitments and aspirational targets.

Aadaten’s Cloud Kitchen and Retail Store packaging is progressively transitioning to compostable, sugarcane bagasse, and recycled paper materials.

Single-use plastic is banned from Aadaten’s own operations effective 2026.

Sellers on the marketplace are encouraged (and in Premium Curated collections, required) to use minimal and sustainable packaging.

Cloud Kitchen operations follow a demand-based production model to minimise food waste.

Surplus food from events and the Cloud Kitchen is donated to community initiatives wherever feasible.

Aadaten is committed to measuring and progressively reducing the carbon footprint of its logistics and operations.

Local and regional sourcing of products is prioritised to minimise transport emissions.

Aadaten actively curates and promotes products from small Jain family businesses, traditional artisans, heritage craft producers, and organic farmers. Aadaten’s marketplace is not just a sales channel — it is a platform for preserving Jain cultural and artisanal heritage.

Aadaten’s Zero-Burn CAC model ensures that community growth and Seller income are not subsidised by unsustainable discounting. Sellers receive fair, market-rate commission structures that reflect the genuine value of the Aadaten platform and community.

Aadaten’s exhibition and marketplace model actively circulates commerce within the Jain business community, keeping wealth within the ecosystem through ethical, circular commerce — rather than allowing it to flow to platforms indifferent to Jain values. Each edition of the Aadaten Exhibition and every transaction on the marketplace contributes to a self-sustaining Jain economy.

Aadaten is committed to full compliance with applicable Indian laws including GST, FSSAI, DPDP Act, Consumer Protection Act, Companies Act, and all Jain-specific ethical standards.

All legal policies are published publicly on the Platform and reviewed annually.

Grievance mechanisms are available to all stakeholders — customers, Sellers, employees, and community members.

Aadaten does not engage in fake reviews, dark patterns, artificial scarcity, or predatory pricing.

Aadaten will publish an annual Sustainability & Impact Report (beginning FY 2026–27) covering key ESG metrics, Jain community impact, and progress against these commitments.

This Declaration is reviewed and updated annually. Aadaten’s sustainability journey is continuous — we hold ourselves accountable to these commitments and to the communities we serve.

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