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Action for Sustainable Derivatives (ASD)

Transforming derivatives supply chains by increasing transparency, monitoring risks, engaging the sector, and generating on-the-ground impacts.

Our Mission

To achieve a palm derivatives supply chain that upholds No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation (NDPE) principles; respects human rights; and supports local livelihoods.

How ASD Can Help

Adding Value to Your Business and Society

Achieve value chain transparency down to refinery, mill, and plantation levels
Maximize the potential for success in reaching NDPE goals by sharing solutions specific to the constraints of the derivatives supply chain
Harmonize requirements for supply chain players on transparency, risk monitoring, and evaluation to better support commitments to deforestation-free and responsible sourcing
Participate in multilateral collaboration on various fields of action, including development and launch of new tools, methodologies, and field projects
Increase the leverage of influence of the derivatives supply chain by joining to amplify the sector’s voice

Who We Work With

Avon Products, Inc.
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Chanel logo
Clariant International AG logo
Clarins Group logo
The Clorox International Company
Coty Inc.
Cremer Oleo Gmbh & Co KG
Croda Inc. logo
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. logo
Evonik Industries AG
Gattefossé SAS
GlaxoSmithKline plc logo
Godrej Group
Haleon plc
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
Innospec Ltd
INOLEX, Inc.
Kenvue Inc.
L’Occitane Groupe S.A.
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LVMH Moët Hennessy • Louis Vuitton S.A. logo
Nikko Chemicals Co., Ltd.
NUXE
Orkla Home & Personal Care AS
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC
Sasol Chemie SmbH & Co KG
SEPPIC
Solvay NV
Stéarinerie Dubois
Stepan
The Body Shop International plc
Zschwimmer & Schwarz Italiana

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Sustainability Insights

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Reports

Action for Sustainable Derivatives: Annual Update on Progress, 2023

The latest update from Action for Sustainable Derivatives (ASD), an industry-led collaboration aimed at achieving sustainable production and sourcing of palm oil derivatives, discusses its progress in 2023. This includes strengthening ASD’s approach to action through more proactive grievance monitoring and management, deepening engagement with supply chain players, and scaling impact on-the-ground.

Our Experts

Depth of Experience and Knowledge

Our Focus Area team consists of global experts across multiple focus areas, bringing a depth of experience and knowledge to integrating focus areas and sustainability strategies.

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Ricki Berkenfeld

Associate Director, Consumer Sectors and Transformation

New York

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Alexandra Kolev

Associate, Collaboration

Paris

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Taylor Hannegan

Manager, Human Rights and Collaborative Initiatives

San Francisco

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Beatriz Osorio Marugán

Manager, Nature and Consumer Sectors

Paris

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Charlene Collison

Director, Collaboration

London

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Rosa Kusbiantoro

Director, Transformation

Singapore

Participation in Action for Sustainable Derivatives is open to companies in the cosmetics, home and personal care, healthcare, and oleochemicals industries.