We are committed to behaving ethically and to contributing to economic development while improving the quality of the life of our workforce and their families, as well as of the local community and society at large. Furthermore, we are committed to a development program that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

In 2007, Firmenich joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, the objectives of which are to:

• Be a leading business advocate on sustainable development.
• Participate in policy development that will make an effective contribution to sustainable human progress.
• Develop and promote the business case for sustainable development.
• Demonstrate the business contribution to sustainable development solutions.
• Contribute to a sustainable future for developing nations and nations in transition.

View our Citizenship & Sustainability Report 2007.