Naturex, a manufacturer of natural specialty ingredients derived from plant sources, has launched a comprehensive sustainability program covering every aspect of its activities, with the aim to define better and expand further its sustainable practices regarding nature and people.

A field-to-finish approach

Gathering a multi-disciplinary team from all aspects of Naturex operations, a dedicated sustainability committee is driving the entire program and has developed a specific set of sustainability principles for the company. Led by Serge Sabrier, member of the company’s management committee, the sustainability committee “ensures that all aspects of day-to-day business operations and growth strategy are conducted in accordance with a set of principles explicitly set out by Naturex in support of Environmental Stewardship, Economic Prosperity, and Social Responsibility.

This initiative is a continuation of the company’s previous actions. In early 2003, Naturex became one of the first members of the United Nations Global Compact. Since 2007, the Group has started to implement ISO 14001 certifications in its factories for continually improving its environmental performance. In 2008, the company launched the ‘Naturex Foundation - Jacques Dikansky’, promoting economic and social development in the communities where Naturex sources raw materials. The same year, Naturex joined Sedex in order to drive improvements in responsible and ethical business practices throughout global supply chains. This year, the company has entered into the UEBT (Union for Ethical Bio Trade) certification process in order to promote "Sourcing with Respect" of ingredients that come from biodiversity.

The company has appointed Chris Kilham as Naturex “sustainability ambassador.” Kilham regularly journeys to the world’s most remote locations, seeking new botanicals. With his well-established reputation for respecting and honouring the environment and traditional cultures, Chris is a strong voice for the Naturex program.