Kaival Brands Innovations Group, Inc..
KAVL.US | Non-specialized wholesale trade
Kaival Brands Innovations Group, Inc. focuses on incubating and commercializing innovative and impactful consumer product brands. While the company has interests in various sectors, its primary focus and revenue generation stem from its involvement in the distribution and marketing of vaping product...Show More
Better Health for All
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No evidence available to assess Kaival Brands Innovations Group, Inc. on Better Health for All.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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No evidence available to assess Kaival Brands Innovations Group, Inc. on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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No data was provided in the articles for any of the Fair Pay & Worker Respect KPIs.
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The available information primarily focuses on financial performance, regulatory actions related to product marketing and patent infringement, and corporate transactions, rather than employee compensation, benefits, or labor practices.
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No evidence was found in the provided articles regarding Kaival Brands Innovations Group, Inc.'s (KAVL.US) performance on any of the Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing KPIs. All articles pertain to Beyond Meat and explicitly state that they do not contain information relevant to KAVL.US.
Honest & Fair Business
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Kaival Brands adopted a Code of Ethics and Business Conduct on March 17, 2021, which includes a formal whistleblower protection policy that prohibits retaliation against those who report suspected violations in good faith to the CEO, President, Board, or Audit Committee.
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However, there is no evidence of a dedicated hotline, independent investigation processes, specific training, or resolution metrics. The company has disclosed material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2021, and October 31, 2025, citing a lack of resources for segregation of duties, insufficient real-time remote communications, and an undeveloped formal review process.
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The board determined that three directors (Messrs. Worner, Patel, and Modi) were independent, but these directors resigned effective January 31, 2026, and the board subsequently eliminated all standing committees, reducing the board size range to one to five members.
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The company's Code of Ethics and Business Conduct emphasizes compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and outlines a policy against conflicts of interest, but it lacks specific guidance on international anti-corruption or detailed enforcement mechanisms.
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The company has no independent verification of ethical claims; the only mention of third-party involvement is UL 8139 Certified batteries in BIDI® Sticks, which is a product certification, not an ethical claim verification.
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Kind to Animals
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No evidence available to assess Kaival Brands Innovations Group, Inc. on Kind to Animals.
No War, No Weapons
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No evidence available to assess Kaival Brands Innovations Group, Inc. on No War, No Weapons.
Planet-Friendly Business
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Kaival Brands' secondary shipping materials contain 48% recycled content, while primary packaging contains 35% recycled content.
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In 2023, the company achieved a 12.7% reduction in manufacturing CO2 emissions.
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Bidi Vapor, whose products Kaival Brands distributes, launched an eco-friendly vape recycling program in 2020.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No specific, concrete evidence was found in the provided articles regarding Kaival Brands Innovations Group, Inc.'s performance or actions related to any of the KPIs under the 'Respect for Cultures & Communities' ethical value. The articles primarily detail corporate governance changes, board appointments, stock option grants, and the adoption of a general Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, none of which provide data points for community engagement, cultural impact, local employment, or related metrics.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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No evidence available to assess Kaival Brands Innovations Group, Inc. on Safe & Smart Tech.
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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No evidence available to assess Kaival Brands Innovations Group, Inc. on Zero Waste & Sustainable Products.