In February 2026, Pigment reached a significant milestone in its environmental protection efforts. The Tambov-based company successfully obtained a comprehensive environmental permit (CEP). This document is more than just a formality; it represents official government recognition: production is organized with the utmost attention to environmental safety, utilizes the best available technologies, and meets the most stringent modern requirements.
It's worth noting that the Environmental Performance Certificate (EPC) is a single document that consolidates all environmental requirements for a modern industrial enterprise. It is issued to industries that may impact the environment. Obtaining one means demonstrating that the plant's technologies, controls, and management are designed to minimize environmental impact. For Pigment, this isn't a one-time initiative, but the result of years of systematic work. In recent years, the Tambov-based company has invested over 200 million rubles in environmental protection.
It's worth noting that obtaining a comprehensive environmental permit is not the final step, but rather an important milestone in Pigment's long-term strategy. It demonstrates that production development and environmental stewardship are not conflicting, but rather complementary, goals for a modern, responsible enterprise.
"Obtaining a comprehensive environmental permit is a systematic outcome of our environmental policy. Pigment is actively investing in modern emission treatment equipment and implementing resource conservation and waste recycling programs. We are modernizing our water management systems. By implementing such initiatives, we take responsibility for future generations. Obtaining a comprehensive environmental permit confirms that our activities fully comply with established requirements and do not violate environmental legislation," notes Alexey Kulikov, Chief Engineer for Industrial Safety and Environmental Protection.
Company Information
Pigment JSC manufactures chemical products sold in Russia, neighboring countries, and beyond under the KRATA brand. The company's product range includes approximately 400 products for the construction, paint and varnish, textile, pulp and paper, printing, woodworking, oil production and refining, and chemical industries, as well as for the production of household chemicals and agriculture. The company's operations are guided by the core principles of sustainable development: reducing environmental impact, ensuring social security for its employees, developing the regions where it operates, and implementing high management standards (corporate governance).
The integrated quality, environmental, occupational health and safety management system is certified and recognized as compliant with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 standards in the field of development and production of acrylic emulsions, PVA dispersions and adhesives based on them, concrete additives, resins, gasoline additives, paints and varnishes, varnishes for the production of paints and varnishes, sulfamic acid, optical brighteners, organic dyes (including pigments).
