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Naturex issues 2015 Pathfinder Report
3 Aug 2015As a global manufacturer operating in more than 25 countries, natural resources and social responsibility are crucial to Naturex’s development, the company has said, announcing its new 2015 Pathfinder Report which includes both an update on current sustainability actions and the company’s new global 2020 goals. “Sustainability is vital for our business because nature nurtures […]
As a global manufacturer operating in more than 25 countries, natural resources and social responsibility are crucial to Naturex’s development, the company has said, announcing its new 2015 Pathfinder Report which includes both an update on current sustainability actions and the company’s new global 2020 goals.
“Sustainability is vital for our business because nature nurtures all our future developments,” said Olivier Rigaud, Naturex’s CEO. “It is a key pillar of our Bright 2020 Strategic Plan. Our long-term growth relies on our capability to take into account sustainability in our daily work.”
The publication is said to underline how Naturex has made significant progress across all four themes of its sustainability focus areas – sourcing, operations, people, and innovation – and features examples from around the world that capture some of Naturex’s key sustainability efforts and impacts.
Recently added to the company’s portfolio, Naturex says that Quillaia is a perfect example of the company’s 360° approach toward people and environment. Native to Chile, Quillaia saponaria, the soap bark tree, is a hardy perennial evergreen. The extract obtained from the wood is used in the food, cosmetics and health industries as a natural foaming agent and as an emulsifier. Harvested in accordance with Chilean Forest Authorities requirements, locally extracted and responsibly processed, the Quillaia extraction process is claimed to show the extent of Naturex’s commitment to sustainability and its ambition to help its customers switch from synthetic to natural.