Symrise received the Embrace Natura award in the Commitment to Life category in the presence of João Paulo Ferreira, CEO of Natura, a Brazilian multinational cosmetics company recognized as one of the three most sustainable companies in the world (source GlobeScan). The award recognizes the company's achievements in sustainable innovation. It specifically mentions the Hydrolite 5 green cosmetic ingredient, derived from three certified natural by-products - sugarcane bagasse, corncobs and wood pulp - as part of an innovative upcycling process.
"This award celebrates our leadership in sustainable innovation and also reinforces our position as a unique benchmark company as well as our Gold status in the Regenerative Alliance program." explains Josy Hatada, Cosmetic Ingredients Vice-President for Latin America.
According to the jury, Hydrolite 5 green stands out for its environmental benefits. Developed using a patented solvent-free process, it makes a significant contribution to reducing the carbon footprint, avoiding over 202 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year. The energy-efficient production process requires no heating or cooling, reducing energy consumption.
"This award underlines our commitment to sustainable development and innovation, said Penelope Uiehara, Global Account Director for Fine Fragrances. At Natura, all new product decisions are guided by the triple bottom line - taking into account social, environmental and economic impacts - and reducing carbon emissions is a priority throughout the innovation process. Hydrolite 5 green is a clear demonstration of our shared commitment to advancing the principles of green chemistry and recycling agricultural by-products into superior sustainable ingredients."
"As the One Symrise team, we feel honored by this recognition," added Josy Hatada. Our strategic partnership with Natura has been instrumental in aligning our projects with Natura's vision of sustainable development. We particularly appreciated the exchange with João Paulo Ferreira, CEO of Natura. We're looking forward to starting new conversations around our Amazon 360 platform to harness the by-products of Tukumã, Açaí and Murumuru. In this way, we can advance our shared vision of regenerative innovation and responsible sourcing."
