“Our natural products center of expertise in Grasse has been a member of the UEBT since 2014 and now we are proud to join the organization at the global level, after passing their independent assessment,” says Gilbert Ghostine, CEO of Firmenich. ”UEBT is known for setting high standards and working with companies on biodiversity, making this partnership a key step towards our ESG 2030 goals on responsible sourcing. By integrating biodiversity protection into all of our natural sourcing from 50 countries, we are making a real difference to people, planet and society, and providing our customers with the highest quality natural raw materials from sustainable sources.”

As part of its Naturals Together™ platform, Firmenich is building its leadership in the natural products industry on three pillars: sustainable sourcing standards, certified ingredient collections with strong source involvement, and innovation.