IFF and Unilever Launch Partnership to Improve the Lives of Vetiver Farming Communities in Haiti
Collaboration with Oxfam Great Britain,
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Vetiver Together (Graphic: Business Wire)
Vetiver oil is a common ingredient in many fragrances and an important
crop for Unilever, found in brands such as Axe and Impulse.
The project is a strategic social investment that recognizes that
improving smallholder and community livelihoods and strengthening the
Haitian vetiver supply chain are mutually beneficial. It is supported by
the
“IFF relies on small farming communities for many natural products. These farmers, their families, and communities are an important part of our supply chain,” said Andreas Fibig, Chairman and CEO of IFF. “Sustainability is a key enabler of our Vision2020 business strategy, and this partnership is the embodiment of one of our key sustainability strategies, Sensational People, in which we engage our employees and stakeholders to make a positive difference in the world.”
“Sustainability is integral to how we do business at Unilever – we aim
to enhance the social and economic livelihoods of millions of
smallholder farmers in our supply chain,” said
“Livestock is a vehicle to support families and communities, provide
highly nutritious foods, empower women, and manage economic risk,” said
“The Enhancing Livelihood Fund is particularly interested in supporting
Unilever suppliers develop new business models that improve conditions
for women, workers and smallholders in an innovative way. We have learnt
from previous work, suppliers play a critical role.” said
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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
Michael DeVeau,
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Relations
Michael.DeVeau@iff.com
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Caroline
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Senior Global Media Relations Manager
Caroline.Boin@unilever.com