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IFRA-IOFI Sustainability Charter

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This Toolbox provides resources for signatory companies on implementing a series of Commitments outlined in the Charter - with information on good practices, an opportunity to share good practice, details of legal/regulatory frameworks and sustainability tools/programs, and international disclosure standards.

Focus Area 1: Responsible sourcing

Focus Area 2: Environmental footprint and climate change

Focus Area 2: Environmental footprint and climate change

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

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Focus Area 2: Environmental footprint and climate change

Focus Area 2: Environmental footprint and climate change

Focus Area 2: Environmental footprint and climate change

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

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Focus Area 3: Well-being of employees

Focus Area 2: Environmental footprint and climate change

Focus Area 3: Well-being of employees

Enhance a safe, attractive and rewarding workplace culture.

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Focus Area 4: Product safety

Focus Area 4: Product safety

Focus Area 3: Well-being of employees

Be at the leading edge of product safety and design.


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Focus Area 5: Transparency

Focus Area 4: Product safety

Focus Area 5: Transparency

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

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Focus Area 1: Responsible sourcing

Commitment 1.1 - Partnerships

We support our suppliers and their local communities with fair and long-term partnerships.

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Commitment 1.2 - Labor practices

We promote respectful labor practices in line with fundamental human rights and international labor standards. 

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Commitment 1.3 - Ecosystems

We recognize the need to protect and restore biodiversity, and to promote the sustainable use of all ecosystems. 

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Focus Area 2: Environmental footprint and climate change mit

Commitment 2.1 - Reducing direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions

We apply and share measures to reduce direct and indirect GHG emissions, and efficiently manage resources such as water and energy. 

2.1 - Greenhouse gas emissions - tools (under construction)

Commitment 2.2 - Resource management

We support the reduction of waste by the means of a better integration of circular economy principles. 


The tools for Commitment 2.2 are divided according to different resource management priorities.

2.2.1 - Energy efficiency: See the tools
2.2.2 - GHG emissions: See the tools
2.2.3 - Water efficiency: See the tools
2.2.4 - Waste and circular economy: See the tools

Commitment 2.3 - Green Chemistry principles

We foster the application of green chemistry principles.

2.3 - Green Chemistry Compass (IFRA website)

Focus Area 3: Well-being of employees

Commitment 3.1 - Health and workplace safety

We value employees’ health and well-being, and make workplace safety a priority. 

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Commitment 3.2 - Equal opportunities and fair treatment

We provide a working environment with opportunities to upgrade skills through training and development while accelerating the implementation of sustainability initiatives. 

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Commitment 3.3 - Training and development

We offer equal opportunities and fair treatment of all employees, and promote diversity and inclusion.

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Focus Area 4: Product safety

IFRA and IOFI have Codes of Practice addressing product safety and other topics.

The IFRA Code of Practice is the global fragrance industry's commitment to promoting the safe use of fragrance for everyone’s enjoyment. It applies to all IFRA members worldwide and covers the manufacture and handling of all fragrance materials, for all types of applications.


The Code of Practice has been shared with regulatory bodies and other stakeholders and is recognized in regulations or guidance documents issued by authorities around the world.


The IFRA Code of Practice has three obligations: comply with external regulation; apply the IFRA Standards (which ban, limit or set criteria for the use of certain ingredients); and adhere to good operating practices.

The IOFI Code of Practice consists of information describing best practices regarding the safety, composition, manufacture, description and labeling of flavorings. 


The application of the Code of Practice does not relieve individual manufacturers or users of flavorings from the obligation to comply with all local, national, or international regulations that pertain to their operations. These regulations take precedence over this Code.


In those countries where specific legislation and regulations applicable to flavorings are not in force, the Code of Practice may serve as a best practices resource.  

Commitment 4.1 - Working with key partners in the value chain

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

Commitment 4.2 - Risk management

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

Commitment 4.3 - Regulators

We actively engage in dialogue with regulators, upstream suppliers and downstream customers for better regulation, while protecting intellectual property.

Commitment 4.4 - Product stewardship

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

Commitment 4.5 - Alternatives to animal testing

We collaborate on new approaches towards alternatives to animal testing.  

Focus Area 5: Transparency

Commitment 5.1 - Anti-corruption

 We do not accept anti-competitive behavior, corruption or bribery within our business, and our Members are themselves committed to complying with the IFRAIOFI Antitrust Compliance Policy.

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Commitment 5.2 - Stakeholder dialogue

We enhance stakeholder dialogue and collaboration throughout the value chain, including with other businesses, NGOs and governments, to address shared areas of interest.

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Commitment 5.3 - Reporting

We communicate our activities according to international reporting standards and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. 

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