Symrise signs U.N. business, biodiversity pledge

Symrise has announced it has signed the “Business and Biodiversity Pledge,” a voluntary commitment to the objectives of the United Nations (UN) Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Intact ecosystems and rich biodiversity are important sources of innovation and inspiration, making it the natural capital for Symrise. By signing the “Business and Biodiversity Pledge,” Symrise is underscoring its responsibility to protect and preserve this natural capital for current and future generations.

Symrise is committing itself, as a company with a global network, to acting sustainably in accordance with the core goals of the U.N. Convention on Biodiversity. Specific measures for implementing its biodiversity agenda range from sustainable raw materials and supply chain management to product development. It also includes direct involvement locally, such as in the Amazon region of Brazil or in Madagascar. At the same time, Symrise acts as an ambassador for biodiversity; as a company, it spreads awareness for the need to protect species and ecosystems through manifold initiatives with various players.

“Symrise has been dedicated to protecting biodiversity and natural habitats for many years,” said Hans Holger Gliewe, chief sustainability officer at Symrise. “We want to continue to bolster protecting the environment and natural resources in conjunction with our core business, which is why we are among the first to sign the ‘Business and Biodiversity Pledge,’ whose requirements will increasingly shape the Symrise sustainability strategy.”

The U.N. Convention on Biological Diversity was created in 1992 to counteract further loss of biodiversity around the world. Its three main goals are the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources.

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