Why Sustainability is important
- Unprecedented pressures on natural resources coupled with an increase in demand by growing population;
- Consumers demand more transparency, with socially and environmentally responsible evidence of action;
- As our industry’s largest buyer of raw materials, we have a role in preserving resources and a responsibility to drive sustainable development;
- We are using nearly 30% more natural resources than the earth can replenish and our activities are drastically changing the planet’s climate.’’ WWF 2009;
- Predicted rise in population from six billion to nine billion by 2050;
- Per person consumption patterns will stretch earth’s capacity to sustain people and nature.
Our journey towards Sustainability - Company wide teams and expert advice
- Combined teams from Flavours and Fragrances developed a challenging, long-term vision based on five pillars
- Supported and challenged by our partner, “The Natural Step International” (TNSI) – a leading non-for-profit organisation, recognised for scientific framework
- Company-wide programme developed to better coordinate current activities and drive development of new activities
We must ensure that we do not contribute to:
1. The extraction of natural resources from the earth’s crust at a rate faster than nature can replenish itself e.g. fossil fuels and metals.
2. The progressive build-up in natural systems of substances and compounds we produce e.g. materials that cannot be broken down and absorbed by nature.
3. The progressive physical degradation and destruction of nature and natural processes e.g. deforestation, pollution of water sources and seas, reducing biodiversity.
4. Conditions that undermine people’s capacity to meet their basic human needs e.g. have access to clean water, economic viability.
Commitment at all levels
“We have put an overarching programme in place to better coordinate our efforts and drive sustainability principles throughout the business. Givaudan, as an innovator and market pioneer, has a key responsibility to lead this process
in the flavours and fragrances industry.”
Gilles Andrier,
Chief Executive Officer
Our Vision - Based on Five Pillars
1. Raw Materials - Responsibility in Supply
We source materials in ways that preserve our environment, stimulate the development and
well-being of communities and safeguard an
efficient use of precious resources.Ultimate aspirations:
-Source materials that can be sustained by nature;
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Provenance and footprint of raw materials are known;
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Suppliers selected and audited on sustainability performance;
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Offer support to suppliers;
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Committed to preserving biodiversity and culture.
2. Employees - Passion With Purpose
We attract, develop and retain talented, creative professionals who feel passionate and proud of the work done in our company and who are empowered to contribute to a sustainable society. Ultimate aspirations:
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An attractive place to work for everyone;
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Healthy work/life balance for all employees;
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A representative workforce;
- Educated and empowered to contribute to a sustainable society;
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Community engagement;
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Responsible, transparent and accountable in everything we do.
3. Innovation and Development - Delivering Sustainable Creations
Givaudan leads in creating consumer preferred flavours and fragrances that are designed and developed in line with sustainability principles in order to satisfy current and future needs. Ultimate aspirations:
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100% sustainable by design;
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Smart sustainable creation;
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Number 1 partner on delivering sustainable solutions;
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Innovation focuses on engaging the senses to contribute to health, hygiene and wellness for a crowded, equitable planet.
4. Operations - Driving Operational Excellence
We continuously drive operational excellence without compromising the environment as well as the health and
well-being of our employees and the communities in which we operate. Ultimate aspirations:
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Zero waste;
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Zero carbon;
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Zero incidents;
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Exemplary water stewardship;
- Regarded as a good neighbour;
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Most efficient product packaging and distribution.
5. Customers & Markets - Product Impact
We actively engage with our customers to ensure that all of our products promote the health and well-being of people and preserve our planet. We do this by encouraging our business partners to support our goals throughout the complete life cycle of their products. Ultimate aspirations:
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No negative impact in customers’ products throughout the sustainability lifecycle;
- Customers with a common vision;
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Socially responsible products and services;
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Informed consumers.
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Steering team represents all organisational functions;
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Chaired by Joe Fabbri, member of the Executive Committee;
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Each ‘pillar lead’ drives ultimate aspirations whilst ensuring measurable progress in the short term;
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Each pillar has dedicated teams of functional experts;
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Management at all levels and at all sites to co-deliver on the vision and
engaging employees.
Sustainability governance structure is set up to ensure our vision becomes part of our daily life.
Our journey towards Sustainability - Where we are today
- Sharing our experiences and challenges to provide transparency
-Deepening our involvement with organisations such as The Carbon Disclosure Project, Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (SEDEX)
- Developing strategies for sustainable solutions, e.g. lifecycle thinking
- Further developing our carbon reduction strategies
- Working towards ensuring long-term security of raw materials supply chain
- Further developing ethical sourcing practices and reducing environmental impact
Objetives of Sustainability 2020 - Eco Efficiency
-20% Energy
20 percent reduction in Energy consumption per ton of production by 2020 (baseline 2009)
-15% Waste
15 percent reduction in the amount of Waste generated per ton of production by 2020 (baseline 2009)
Below 0.1 Safety
Long term objective : Zero Lost Time Injuries. Interim target : LTIR below 0.1
-25% CO2
25 percent reduction in CO2 emission per ton of production by 2020 (baseline 2009)
-15% Water
15 percent reduction in the amount of Municipal & Ground Water consumption per ton of production by 2020 (baseline 2009).
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