As part of the International Day of Biological Diversity, Symrise has announced its strategic partnership with the Global Nature Fund (GNF) and the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT).
Together they will work to preserve biodiversity around the world. The non-profit organisations will support Symrise with the implementation of its recently issued biodiversity concept. It is based on three pillars: The sustainable sourcing of natural raw materials, the eco-conscious design of Symrise’s sites and raising awareness among employees on preserving biodiversity. Symrise has set itself specific goals that it aims to reach by 2020. “Biological diversity helps secure the long-term success of the company, as we depend on natural raw materials,” said Dr Felix Schuppert, a member of the Symrise Sustainability Board and head of sustainable purchasing. “Intact ecosystems and the diversity of nature are an irreplaceable source of raw materials and inspiration for flavors, fragrances, cosmetic and functional ingredients.”
“There is another important aspect to our commitment to biodiversity besides ensuring raw materials supplies,” added Dr Helmut Frieden, head of the Symrise Sustainability Board and responsible for compliance. “We also want to take advantage of entrepreneurial opportunities.” That is why Symrise had GNF and the corporate consulting firm dokeo perform a biodiversity check in 2012 to analyse both entrepreneurial risks stemming from a loss of biodiversity as well as possible business opportunities arising from effective commitment to maintaining diversity.
