Gattefossé
COMPANY INFORMATION
Gattefossé is a French-heritage raw material supplier that has grown alongside the world’s leading cosmetics brands. Since our inception in 1880, our journey has been guided by a commitment to excellence and dedication to products shaped with care and time.
We truly believe in the limitless potential of the plant world and continuously explore nature with patience and diligence to craft unique cosmetic ingredients. Our high-quality bioactives and functional ingredients unlock unexpected performance and sensory experiences from plants.
Unique, high-quality bioactive
Cosmetic actives are more than “just ingredients”. They are key contributors to cosmetic claims, helping brands to support their marketing concept, differentiate from the competition, and inspire final beauty consumers.
Our bioactives concentrate the best of nature and deliver their full potential to high-efficiency formulations.
Our plant chemists apply their savoir-faire to the selection of vegetal resources according to exhaustive research on their phytochemical profile and develop new methods and processes that allow the extraction and stabilization of active molecules.
With an unwavering commitment to sustainable product development, our research programs are deeply rooted in the study of inventive extraction processes using green solvents and applying eco-design principles. Following extraction, the performances of our bioactives are fully demonstrated in our laboratory of cutaneous biology as well as through in-depth clinical studies.
Sensorial and functional ingredients
The texture is the heart of the final consumer’s pleasure upon application. For more than fifty years, our experts have developed a strong savoir-faire in lipid chemistry, creating unique ingredients.
The majority of our sensorial emulsifiers and texturizing agents are of 100% plant origin. Our latest developments illustrate our efforts in selecting original, secure, and economically viable sources. As a user of palm oil and palm kernel oil derivatives, Gattefossé - active member of RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) - is sensitive to the environmental impact of palm tree growing.
Our line of functional ingredients makes it possible to create a variety of textures, powered by the expertise of our chemists, who create everyday cosmetic formulations to inspire our customers and support them on their path to success.
Since 1996, our internal panel of sensory experts has worked closely with our chemists to better understand the behavior and benefits of lipochemical ingredients, pure or in formulation.
Innovating with care and responsibility
At Gattefossé, our ambition is to innovate responsibly by acting with care in response to environmental and social demands and emergencies. This ambition, which we apply on a daily basis, is at the heart of our responsible roadmap, Gatt'Up&Act.
It is made up of 25 objectives to be achieved by 2035 in line with our 3 areas of commitment directly linked to our activities: Environment, Employees, and Society.
- The Environment
Gattefossé aims to significantly reduce its environmental impact and is committed to maintaining and developing its activities while respecting the planet's limited resources.
For example, by 2030 we will have reduced our overall GHG emissions at our main industrial site by 25%, and 100% of our biosourced raw materials used for personal care applications will be traceable and from sustainable sources.
- Our Employees
Men and women who make up Gattefossé ensure the success of our development and work to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Our social policy aims to help them grow in a healthy environment while respecting their individuality.
This commitment is reflected in action plans extended to the entire Group, including health, safety, personal development and well-being. As an example, between now and 2027, the Gattefossé Group is committed to implementing health coverage for all its affiliates.
- The Society
Mobilizing our employees and partners in the service of the common good is part of our culture. Whether for health, the environment, or solidarity, we are committed on a daily basis to a variety of philanthropic initiatives.
Renovating a school in Tunisia, distributing meals to the most vulnerable in the United States, helping the homeless in France, preserving the black forest in Germany... In 2024, nearly two-thirds of the Group's employees were able to take part in volunteer missions, for a total of 963 hours dedicated to local solidarity.
A sustainable and responsible vision recognized
This responsible approach is reflected in a number of awards. In 2024, Gattefossé renewed its EcoVadis Gold status and the ISO 14001:2025 certification of its main production site in Saint-Priest. But the greatest recognition is still the support and enthusiasm of our employees and customers across 5 continents, for this sustainable vision of the company developed through Gatt'Up&Act.
Find out more about sustainability at Gattefossé here.
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