IFRA-IOFI
Sustainability Charter 2.0
A Sense of Responsibility, a Commitment to Sustainability

Our contribution to more sustainable businesses
and a more sustainable planet
A new imperative
A commitment to sustainable business practices makes good long-term economic sense andhas a renewed sense of urgency with the global imperative for a green transition. The world
around us has changed significantly with a global pandemic and other shifting dynamics
including greater political instability. However, our purpose remains the same.
Whether it is by reducing the use of finite resources, careful management of renewable
resources, responsible employment practices, promoting leading-edge safety standards, ornurturing of relationships with suppliers, customers, stakeholders and consumers, allaspects of a business value chain can benefit from a sustainable approach.
With a strong reference to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), theflavor and fragrance industries continue to accelerate their sustainability initiative.
A framework for progressThrough this voluntary initiative, the flavor and fragrance industries encourage all members
to strive for a more sustainable future by:Continuing to raise awareness and dialogue on sustainability within the sector
Providing businesses with a toolbox, including education/training programs to help
them continuously improve their performanceo Offering guidance and sharing best practiceso Introducing measures and reporting on progress at an industry levelo Continuing to build trust between the flavor and fragrance industries and stakeholders
o Identifying opportunities for collaboration to address shared challenges

ooIOFI and IFRA, as the global organizations representing the flavor and fragrance industries,
provide the platform for companies to identify, assess and report on advances in the field ofsustainability, setting a framework for progress that encompasses a life-cycle approachacross the flavor and fragrance value chains – from sustainable sourcing, to environmental
footprint, to well-being of employees, to product safety and partnerships.
A flexible, open and responsive approach
The flavor and fragrances industries are diverse, so there can be no one-size-fits-allapproach. This initiative is intended to be open and inclusive.
In this spirit, companies are provided with a range of possibilities linked to their activities andadapt their reporting, including any validation and certification, based on their size and thescope of their activities.
The intention of this initiative is to encourage broad support and participation, driving
continuous improvement in five focus areas as part of our commitment to sustainability.
The initiative also seeks engagement and dialogue – both within the flavor and fragrance
value chains, and with external stakeholders. We are committed to listening to and seeking
advice from other stakeholders, to understanding society’s expectations, and to using thefeedback we receive as part of a continual review of our approach.

Our Charter commitments to sustainability
As essential drivers of consumer choice, the flavor and fragrance industries are key enabling
partners for meeting societal expectations towards more conscious and healthier behaviors,
without compromising on taste and smell.
The flavor and fragrance industries aspire to:
1. Promote the responsible sourcing of all raw materials (renewable or fossil based), indirectmaterials and services throughout the value chain:
1.1. We support our suppliers and their local communities with fair and long-term
partnerships.
1.2. We promote respectful labor practices in line with fundamental human rights andinternational labor standards.
1.3. We recognize the need to protect and restore biodiversity, and to promote thesustainable use of all ecosystems.
2. Contribute to climate change mitigation and continuously reduce the environmental
footprint of our product portfolio:
2.1. We apply and share measures to reduce direct and indirect GHG emissions, andefficiently manage resources such as water and energy.
2.2. We support the reduction of waste by the means of a better integration of circular
economy principles.
2.3. We foster the application of green chemistry principles.
3. Enhance a safe, attractive and rewarding workplace culture:
3.1. We value employees’ health and well-being, and make workplace safety a priority.
3.2. We provide a working environment with opportunities to upgrade skills throughtraining and development while accelerating the implementation of sustainability
initiatives.
3.3. We offer equal opportunities and fair treatment of all employees, and promote
diversity and inclusion.
4. Be at the leading edge of product safety and design:
4.1. We work with key partners along the value chain to design products that are safe for
consumers and the environment.
4.2. We submit our ingredients to a multi-step safety assessment and comply withrigorous risk management measures.
4.3. We actively engage in dialogue with regulators, upstream suppliers and downstream
customers for better regulation, while protecting intellectual property.
4.4. We practice product stewardship by providing information and strengthening
confidence in the safety of our materials.
4.5. We collaborate on new approaches towards alternatives to animal testing.
5. Be a transparent and reliable partner to our stakeholders and society:5.1. We do not accept anti-competitive behavior, corruption or bribery within ourbusiness, and our Members are themselves committed to complying with the IFRAIOFI Antitrust Compliance Policy.
5.2. We foster multi-stakeholder dialogue and collaboration beyond regulatory
requirements to develop solutions and partnerships addressing sharedenvironmental and societal challenges.
5.3. We communicate our activities according to international reporting standards andthe UN Sustainable Development Goals.