TechnicoFlor announces the launch of FlorIndex 2.0, an enhanced tool for assessing the environmental and societal impact of fragrance formulas. This development responds to the industry's growing demand for sustainability and transparency.
TechnicoFlor has unveiled the new version of its tool for assessing the environmental and societal impact of fragrance formulas, entitled FlorIndex 2.0. Maxime Gransart, Assistant General Manager of TechnicoFlor, underlines the importance of this development: « Faced with brands that are increasingly committed to sustainability, as well as consumers who expect information and transparency in order to make informed choices, it was essential to adapt FlorIndex to meet these new requirements. ». This update takes place against a backdrop of increasingly pressing environmental issues.
A reinforced assessment tool
FlorIndex is the only tool validated by an independent third-party organization, AFNOR Certification. With over 1,500 attestations issued since its launch, this tool enables brands to certify the eco-design of their fragrances. Christophe Mangalte, TechnicoFlor's CSR and Quality Director, adds: « Conceived from the outset as a tool for continuous improvement, FlorIndex is based on a scientific and collaborative approach to eco-design. Faced with the vital need to mobilize the widest possible ecosystem in order to have a significant impact on environmental and societal issues, we have worked closely with our suppliers and collected over 70,000 items of data. ». This initiative has enabled 46 indicators to be quantified in the new version.
Greater efficiency and transparency
FlorIndex 2.0 is distinguished by the addition of eight new indicators covering key issues such as carbon footprint, biodiversity and toxicity. Climate is assessed by measuring the carbon footprint of formulas, while specific measures preserve endangered species. In terms of robustness, the tool is continually enriched with reliable data, reinforcing the comparability of results over time. A significant advance in transparency also enables customers to see the score obtained for each stage of the fragrance development cycle.
The Global ScenTrack methodology and ScenTrack tool, meanwhile, are capable of calculating the carbon footprint of a fragrance's entire formula.
