Sustainability

Sofap, a responsible and environmentally conscious company, continues its commitment to sustainable development. As of November 20, 2021, three of Sofap's most popular paints are now available under the EcoEarth label: Permoglaze Matt Emulsion, Xtreme White, and Soft Feel. It's worth noting that Sofap was the first Mauritian company in the paint industry to obtain the MS 189 "Mauritian Ecolabel" certification from the Mauritius Standards Bureau in February 2020. Colours have an influence on our mood and have psychosensory effects on each of us. Warm colours, cool colours, neutral tones... In a room, colours create an atmosphere that will determine how we use it.

Sofap, a responsible and environmentally conscious company, continues its commitment to sustainable development. As of November 20, 2021, three of Sofap's most popular paints are now available under the EcoEarth label: Permoglaze Matt Emulsion, Xtreme White, and Soft Feel. It's worth noting that Sofap was the first Mauritian company in the paint industry to obtain the MS 189 "Mauritian Ecolabel" certification from the Mauritius Standards Bureau in February 2020. Colours have an influence on our mood and have psychosensory effects on each of us. Warm colours, cool colours, neutral tones... In a room, colours create an atmosphere that will determine how we use it.

As a responsible paint manufacturer, we believe it's important to offer sustainable solutions for consumers who find themselves with leftover paint or simply empty paint cans. Sofap has implemented an eco-friendly strategy with the support of partners such as The Good Shop and La Déchetèque.

Small underprivileged areas a.k.a “Cités”, are found all over the island of Mauritius. Overcrowded with narrow streets and dull houses, they often suffer from a bad reputation due to illicit drug and alcohol abuse. Sofap, the leading local paint manufacturer, believes they can contribute to the embellishment of these Cités, thus improving their quality of life. A question was then raised. How can colour be used to change the general perception of the public towards the forgotten areas? Colour for Change was launched. A programme that brings colour and connects people. To inspire, motivate, assist, educate and empower. Colours have an influence on our mood and have psychosensory effects on each of us. Warm colours, cool colours, neutral tones... In a room, colours create an atmosphere that will determine how we use it.

Sofap has communicated widely on a zero-waste objective by 2023. We operate within the widely recognised waste hierarchy, Refuse, Reduce, Rethink, Reuse, Repair and Recycle to better previous performances. This objective is bold considering that there are no adequate recycling facilities for industries in Mauritius.

National Productivity and Competitiveness Council (NPCC) did a training with our employees through quality circles. Each quality circle comprised of employees from different departments, who worked together to identify problems within the organisation and to come up with innovative ideas.