Acting for biodiversity
Pierre Fabre Laboratories was born using plants, and nature remains a major source of daily inspiration, which is why our desire to protect biodiversity goes without saying.
A strong commitment
In 2020, the Group joined the “Companies committed to nature” program led by the French Biodiversity Agency (OFB), which encourages companies to take action in favor of biodiversity.
A 2022 follow-up report on the Group’s commitments concluded that its initial targets had been met, through a number of initiatives inclu- ding the design of new plant-based active ingredients as part of a circular economy approach and the integration of new fair-trade supply chains for sourcing raw materials.
Pierre Fabre has had its own botanical conservatory for over 20 years, a place for protecting biodiversity, researching and experimenting with medicinal plants, and raising public awareness about their protection. Best practices for managing green spaces are deployed at all our sites (reduced watering, flowering fallows, protection of wetlands, etc.) and biodiversity inventories have been carried out (at 15 sites to date). Agroecology is a farming practice that helps combat global warming. It is used wherever possible on the 181 hectares farmed organically in the Tarn by Pierre Fabre.
Active brands
Our brands are fully involved in the Group’s efforts to protect biodiversity. For example, A-Derma supports the Organic Fair Trade Association in southwest France. This association promotes local organic production and organizes the collection and payment of development subsidies among farmers.
A-Derma is also a partner of the “Climat Local” agroforestry project, planting hedgerows to store carbon. This approach neutralizes greenhouse gas emissions, protects biodiversity, combats soil erosion and helps to preserve water quality and adjacent crops.
The René Furterer brand has been committed for over 10 years to sourcing fair trade natural ingredients. A new Ecocert Fair for Life supply chain was also launched in 2022 for the lavender used in the Naturia range. This lavender is produced in Grasse as part of a short supply chain, and its purchase price is guaranteed over several years to promote sustainable local development.
Collective efforts
Pierre Fabre encourages its employees to take concrete action to promote biodiversity. The Green Mission Days offer everyone the opportunity to take part in social and environmental initiatives in partnership with associations, by planting fruit trees or producing hygiene kits for the most vulnerable, for example. Many educational programs are provided for employees to help them develop their skills to address climate and biodiversity issues