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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 International
Avril
Beiersdorf
Chanel
Clariant International AG
Clarins Group
The Clorox International Company
Coty Inc.
Cremer Oleo Gmbh & Co KG
Croda Inc.
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
Evonik Industries AG
Gattefossé SAS
Global Amines Company Pte. Ltd
Godrej Group
Haleon plc
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
IFF
Innospec Ltd
INOLEX, Inc.
Innospec Ltd
INOLEX, Inc.
Kenvue Inc.
L’Occitane Groupe S.A.
L’Oréal S.A.
LVMH Moët Hennessy • Louis Vuitton S.A.
NAOS Les Laboratoires
Nikko Chemicals Co., Ltd.
Nippon Fine Chemical Co. Ltd.
NUXE
Orkla Home & Personal Care AS
Pierre Fabre Dermo Cosmetique
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC
SEPPIC
Shiseido
Solvay NV
Stéarinerie Dubois
Stepan
Syensqo
Zschwimmer & Schwarz Italiana

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Omnibus: The Costs of Looking Away from Sustainability Impacts in Uncertain Times

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Our Experts

Depth of Experience and Knowledge

Our team consists of global experts across multiple focus areas and industries, bringing a depth of experience in developing sustainable business strategies and solutions.

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Ricki Berkenfeld

Associate Director, Consumer Sectors and Transformation

New York

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Charlene Collison

Director, Collaboration

London

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Marion Fischer

Associate, Partnership Development

Paris

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Taylor Hannegan

Manager, Human Rights and Collaborative Initiatives

San Francisco

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Salah Husseini

Director, Human Rights

Paris

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Alexandra Kolev

Associate, Collaboration

Paris

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Sandrine Moubarak

Associate, Consumer Sectors

Paris

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Beatriz Osorio Marugán

Manager, Climate and Nature

Paris

For a full and current list of ASD’s members, please visit our website.

Participation is open to end users of palm derivatives—companies in the cosmetics, home and personal care, healthcare, food industries—and oleochemical suppliers.