Our supply chain is sustainable and equitable
When you purchase our NATRUE-certified natural personal care products, you contribute to a world in which both people and biodiversity can thrive. Not only do we ensure that a majority of our natural raw materials are grown biodynamically, but also that the people who grow and harvest them are treated fairly and with respect. We also want to be able to trace our natural raw materials back to their source. As a member of the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT), we adhere to the strict social, economic and ecological criteria set by the organization. The values it defines are for the benefit of both people and planet.
Our commitment to sustainable sourcing
Wherever possible, we source raw materials from biodynamic farming. We are working to increase this every year, through new partnerships with new biodynamic cultivation projects. We also place great emphasis on the quality of our ingredients. Many of the plants we use for our NATRUE-certified natural personal care products and homeopathic medicines are grown in our own gardens. We also source raw materials through long-standing partners.
Our Vision is to be a benchmark company on ethical and sustainable sourcing within our industry.
Ethical sourcing is a top priority
We want you to know exactly what you’re getting from us. That’s why we have been a full member of UEBT since 2011 and have ensured that all our supply chains for natural raw materials meet its standards – all the way back to the origin of the plants. In 2018, we received the UEBT Sourcing with Respect certification. The UEBT standard promotes sustainable local development and the protection and mindful use of biodiversity. As part of the certification process, UEBT audits the supply chains for all natural raw materials used in our NATRUE-certified natural personal care products. With the UEBT seal we guarantee that we preserve and sustainably use biodiversity in the best possible way during plant cultivation, harvesting and further processing. We are also committed to treating all of our cultivation partners fairly and equitably, upholding human and labor rights, and supporting community development.
Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT)
UEBT is a non-profit association, which aims to contribute to a world in which all people and biodiversity thrive. It works to regenerate nature and secure a better future for people through ethical sourcing of Ingredients from biodiversity. It began as a United Nations initiative, and maintains strong partnerships with UN organisations. Such as the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the BioTrade Initiative of the Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
The 7 principles of the UEBT standard
- Conservation of biodiversity
- Sustainable use of biodiversity
- Fair and equitable sharing of benefits derived from the use of biodiversity
- Socio-economic sustainability (productive, financial and market management)
- Compliance with national and international legislation
- Respect for the rights of actors involved in BioTrade activities
- Clarity about land tenure, right of use and access to natural resources