Business for biodiversity -
What leaders told us in 2019
As part of our contribution to the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, UEBT is interviewing ‘Businesses for Biodiversity’ and talking to people who lead the way in ethical sourcing.
Gaston Vizcarra, President of Candela
“Based on the principle of sustainable use and conservation of biodiversity, we focus on transparent, open information; a direct relationship with our producers and long-term commitments and purchasing agreements for them.”
Guadalupe Bojorquez, General Manager of Mexialoe Laboratorios
“We have decided to plant aloe on previously degraded land and have avoided planting in high biodiversity areas. We teach people to conserve and live alongside diverse species present in their aloe fields and hope they will spread this philosophy to the next generations.”
Diana Bartolic, Director for Quality, Purchase and General Affairs of Spider Group
“We have been farming herbs for more than 25 years and we always wanted to produce a sustainable product that can have a positive impact on people and the environment. We feel this business model is the best choice for us.”
James Lambe, Managing Director of Blue Sky Botanics
“Over the years we have seen a dramatic shift in the prioritisation of ethics and sustainability in supply chains; this is coming from customer demand and resonates throughout the supply chain with suppliers now becoming more receptive to, or sometimes more apprehensive of, the kinds of questions that we need answering in supplier and raw material approval.”