Toolbox

Resources, best practices, and guidelines to help signatory companies implement the Charter's 17 Commitments.

The Toolbox provides signatory companies with practical resources for implementing each Charter Commitment, including best practices, regulatory frameworks, sustainability tools, and international disclosure standards.

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Focus Area 1 — Responsible Sourcing

Promote the responsible sourcing of all raw materials throughout the value chain.

1.1 Partnerships We support our suppliers and their local communities with fair and long-term partnerships. → 1.2 Labor Practices We promote respectful labor practices in line with fundamental human rights and international labor standards. → 1.3 Ecosystems & Biodiversity We recognize the need to protect and restore biodiversity, and to promote the sustainable use of all ecosystems. →

Focus Area 2 — Environmental Footprint & Climate Change

Contribute to climate change mitigation, reducing the environmental footprint of our products.

2.1 GHG Emissions & Resources We apply and share measures to reduce direct and indirect GHG emissions, and efficiently manage resources such as water and energy. Coming soon

2.2 Resource Management & Circular Economy We support the reduction of waste by the means of a better integration of circular economy principles.

2.2.1 Energy Efficiency → 2.2.2 GHG Emissions → 2.2.3 Water Efficiency → 2.2.4 Waste & Circular Economy →

2.3 Green Chemistry We foster the application of green chemistry principles. IFRA Green Chemistry Compass →

Focus Area 3 — Well-being of Employees

Enhance a safe, attractive and rewarding workplace culture.

3.1 Health & Safety We value employees' health and well-being, and make workplace safety a priority. → 3.2 Training & Development We provide a working environment with opportunities to upgrade skills through training and development while accelerating the implementation of sustainability initiatives. → 3.3 Diversity & Inclusion We offer equal opportunities and fair treatment of all employees and promote diversity and inclusion. →

Focus Area 4 — Product Safety & Design

Be at the leading edge of product safety and design.

Resource IFRA Code of Practice Global fragrance industry commitment covering safe manufacture and handling of fragrance ingredients. Visit IFRA →

Resource IOFI Code of Practice Best practices for flavoring safety, composition, and labeling across the flavour industry. Visit IOFI →

4.1 Value Chain Partnerships We work with key partners along the value chain to design products that are safe for consumers and the environment.

4.2 Safety Assessment We submit our ingredients to a multi-step safety assessment and comply with rigorous risk management measures.

4.3 Regulator Engagement We actively engage in dialogue with regulators, upstream suppliers and downstream customers for better regulation.

4.4 Product Stewardship We practice product stewardship by providing information and strengthening confidence in the safety of our materials.

4.5 Animal Testing Alternatives We collaborate on new approaches towards alternatives to animal testing.

Focus Area 5 — Transparency

Be a transparent and reliable partner to our stakeholders and to society.

5.1 Anti-Corruption We do not accept anti-competitive behavior, corruption or bribery within our business. → 5.2 Stakeholder Dialogue We foster multi-stakeholder dialogue and collaboration beyond regulatory requirements. → 5.3 Reporting Standards We communicate our activities according to international reporting standards and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. →