How can we meet today's needs without compromising the future of generations to come? Naturex publishes its annual report PathfinderThis report outlines the Group's efforts in the area of sustainable development. The report describes how the Group combines environmental responsibility, the development of economically viable models and attention to human well-being. Based on four pillars - procurement, operations, people and innovation - the report Pathfinder explores new paths to a responsible future, without applying any pre-established model.

Supporting agricultural efforts, one sector at a time

As a leader in the natural plant ingredients industry, Naturex places responsible sourcing at the heart of its program. Pathfinder. In this area, the Group has achieved promising results on the environmental, economic and social fronts. By signing annual contracts with its partner producers, Naturex plays a key role in the development of good agricultural practices among its suppliers. Naturex agronomists keep a close eye on crop development throughout the year, providing advice and guidance on how best to manage harvest quality. "It's a win-win situation for both Naturex and its suppliers: we get better-quality raw materials, and producers benefit economically and professionally, while minimizing environmental impact," says Serge Sabrier, Chairman of the Sustainable Development Committee and Purchasing Director at Naturex.

Safety first

A company's strength lies above all in its employees. That's why Naturex makes it a point of honor to improve its teams' involvement in safety matters. The group has developed several initiatives on this subject this year, and in particular launched its first global safety days in autumn 2015. Held simultaneously at 32 sites in 22 countries, the aim of these days was to raise safety awareness among teams, offering them educational and fun activities. Providing its employees with the tools they need to take responsibility for their own safety and that of others is essential for Naturex.

Supporting local communities

The final section of the report highlights the work of the Naturex Foundation. For the group, it is fundamental to help local communities develop viable and sustainable economic circuits through education, health and environmental preservation. With this in mind, the Naturex Foundation is currently funding 11 projects around the world, as close as possible to its sourcing and production activities. One of the most recent projects was launched close to the Naturex factory in India, and aims to provide educational support and help with social integration for 500 children through sport and education.

The report is download here.

Universum places L'Oréal 9th in its ranking of the companies preferred by business school students and recent graduates. The group thus moves up 2 places, from 11th in 2015 to 9th in 2016, and for the first time enters the top 10 of the world's most attractive employers. For engineering profiles, L'Oréal moves up from 17th to 16th place. This overall improvement confirms the growing appeal of the Group to students.

To carry out this survey, the largest of its kind worldwide, Universum polled over 267,000 students and recent graduates from 12 countries representing the world's largest economies. The data collected reveals the expectations of the younger generation, and what they take most into consideration when applying to a company. L'Oréal, which receives more than 1.3 million applications a year, is today recognized for its ability to offer high levels of responsibility and a wide variety of career paths very quickly. " We are honored and very grateful to all the students who today rank us among their 10 favorite companies, and who recognize what we have always sought to promote: unlimited career opportunities and a range of professions from business to research and innovation, through to industry. We really want to act as an incubator for talent and future leaders, offering innovative and personalized career paths. "says Jean-Claude Le Grand, Director of International Human Resources Development and Corporate Director of Diversity at L'Oréal.

In this ranking, it's no surprise that Google and Apple top the list of students' favorite companies, whether all or just engineering profiles. Other cosmetics giants also feature in the ranking...

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