Corporate Social Responsibiliy report 2024
Alland & Robert has released its new 2024 Corporate Responsibility report.
Discover Alland & Robert’s sustainability policy in 2024 as well as our actions to support our stakeholders and preserve the environment.
This report also covers our low-carbon commitments, our certifications and Corporate Foundation.
Exciting News!
We are thrilled to announce the release of our comprehensive 2024 CSR Report, a detailed 80-page document that delves deep into our Corporate Social Responsibility strategy.
This report is a culmination of extensive consolidation work and aims to answer many questions from our customers and stakeholders. It showcases our commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and ethical business practices. Comprehensive data and indicators reflect an in-depth work in corporate responsibility.
As the leading company in sustainability and ethics in the gum acacia industry, Alland & Robert is taking responsibillity for crafting and communicating a clear vision for a sustainable future and an ethical industry. This involves setting ambitious, achievable goals and developing comprehensive strategies to reach them. We work hard to ensure that our organization remains at the forefront of sustainability and durability.
We are proud to be able to share the vision the Alland & Robert will be deploying in the future:
A family business specializing in acacia gum, Alland & Robert offers natural, plant-based and low-carbon solutions for healthier and more sustainable diets.
Alland & Robert preserves traditional know-how by supporting the acacia gum harvest and the resilient development of local communities.
Here’s a sneak peek of our 2024 CSR Report
🔹 Introduction: The report begins with a heartfelt introduction by our CEO, Charles Alland, followed by an overview of Alland & Robert business and core values.
🔹 CSR Approach: We provide clear explanations on our sustainability approach and how we prioritized the key CSR issues. We detail the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals we focus on as part of our membership to the United Nations Global Compact.
🔹 4 Main Sections enter in further details:
- > Protect the Planet: Our strategies and policies focused on environmental protection.
- > Have a Positive Impact: Initiatives aimed at creating a positive societal impact.
- > Local Communities: Efforts to support and engage with local communities.
- > Support Each Member of Our Team: Policies and programs dedicated to the well-being and development of our team members.
- Each section includes our company policy, key issues and relevant indicators.
At the end of the report, a comprehensive list of additional documentation is available for clients seeking more detailed information.
We believe this report will provide valuable insights and answer many of our stakeholders questions about our CSR initiatives.
Thank you for reading and for your continued support in making a positive impact!
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Corporate Foundation Alland: Activity report 2023
Alland & Robert’s Corporate Foundation has released its 2023 activity report.
Alland & Robert created its Corporate Fondation in 2021 to strengthen its commitments in Africa and in countries where natural gums are harvested. The purpose of this foundation is to support and monitor various projects in the countries where Alland & Robert operate, and more generally, on the African continent.
2023 marks the third year of existence of the Foundation.
It is also the beginning of the support to emergency projects in Sudan to respond the acute needs arising from the military conflict that broke out in April 2023.
In 2024, the support projects will be extended to child protection and food security to provide humanitarian aid and relief to Sudanese populations who are in Sudan or who are seeking refuge at the Chad border.
In 2023, the Corporate Foundation supported projects in 8 African countries:
Sudan, Chad, Mali, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Ethiopia, Niger and Central African Republic, with a focus on 2 main areas:
> Supporting local communities : Alland & Robert’s business activity led the company to operate in rural areas of Africa, where trees grow naturally. In gum harvesting areas of the Sahel, the quality of life can be threatened by desertification of land, drought or lack of access to services. The Corporate Foundation Alland concentrates its efforts on supporting the communities living in these harvesting areas, and on helping people lifting themselves out of poverty.
> Preserving the environment and biodiversity: Natural gum harvesting areas border the African Sahel desert. These areas are particularly affected by global warming and are prone to desertification due to the practice of cutting down trees for cooking and firewood. The Corporate Foundation Alland actively fights for the preservation of trees. We lead initiatives to protect local species in their native environment and to fight against desertification and climate change. We also work with the Great Green Wall to help restore degraded lands. These projects are initiated and created thanks to the know-how of Alland & Robert, which has over 138 years of expertise in natural gums and partnerships with African communities.
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Download the DemeCare® formulation booklet
DemeCare® is a range of natural gums for the formulation of clean, organic and sustainable cosmetics.
The range is composed of more than 12 products based on acacia gum, sterculia gum, and their patented blends. These products meet the evolving demands of the cosmetics market thanks to their viscosity and rheological & texturing properties. Each product offers various functional properties and is available organic.
Download below our formulation booklet and discover various applications for the DemeCare® range:
- ◊ BODY CARE MILK
- ◊ MOISTURIZING CREAM
- ◊ SHOWER GEL
- ◊ EXFOLIATING GEL
- ◊ NATURAL BALM
- ◊ GLOSS
- ◊ NATURAL BATH BOMBS
- ◊ VEGAN GUMMIES
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Introducing Alland & Robert Services
From new ideas to product development, Alland & Robert provides you wide-ranging expertise and technical proficiency in the food, dietary and cosmetics sectors.
Discover Alland & Robert Services, a custom-designed programme for your innovation project.
Our goal ? Support your Research & Development needs: product formulation, ingredient substitution, nutritional improvement, emulsion and encapsulation improvement, applied research, etc.
- ◊ Do you have a problem to stabilize your emulsion?
- ◊ Do you want to encapsulate a product with a high oil content ?
- ◊ Do you want to stop using gelatin?
- ◊ Would you like to improve the NutriScore of a product?
Challenge Alland & Robert, the gum acacia expert ! We put our unique technical expertise in natural gums at your service, as well as our extensive experience in encapsulation and emulsions.
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Our book "GUM ARABIC and its secrets" is out!
In 2024, Alland & Robert is celebrating its 140th anniversary !
To mark the occasion, we publish a book with the editions Flammarion: “GUM ARABIC AND ITS SECRETS”, written by journalist and filmmaker Constance de Bonnaventure.
Telling the fascinating story of acacia gum
Acacia gum, also known as gum arabic, has been a staple resource for humans since prehistoric times. Today, it has become a highly prized product in various industrial sectors.
Its development is inextricably associated with Alland & Robert, which in 2024 celebrates 140 years of existence. Published by Flammarion, “Gum Arabic and its secrets” features an introduction by former Alland & Robert CEO Frédéric Alland, and takes the reader on a journey through civilisations as they explore the product’s captivating history.
Where to find the book?
Available in both French and English, the complete list of librairies and website where the book can be found is available on our editor Flammarion’s website, for each version. The book costs 35€.
Acacia, a resource that spans civilisations, continents and eras
“Gum Arabic and its secrets” is the comprehensive guide to acacia gum. It retraces the product’s history throughout the ages, highlighting its importance to African communities and taking the reader through to its role in the modern day.
Gum Arabic is an ancestral foodstuff that has now become a component in many industrial products, acacia gum likely still has many hidden powers to unveil. The book also explores the myriad uses of acacia gum, including recipes that will allow readers to incorporate this ingredient in their own home cooking.
The story is told through the evolution of Alland & Robert, which was founded 140 years ago and has established itself as the global market leader in acacia gum manufacturing. Since its creation, the company has worked to support gum harvesters and explore the product’s broader potential; it undertakes research work alongside industrial operators in various sectors, using a virtuous business model that respects both the planet and human beings.
How do acacia gum' unique qualities address today's challenges ?
Driven by Alland & Robert’s research and development efforts, acacia gum has become an essential ingredient in terms of addressing modern-day consumption trends. It is suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets, allows for a reduction in sugar content in industrial recipes, boosts the dietary fibre content of products and is easy-to-use for both industrial operators and home cooks.
This multi-functional product is used in a wide variety of consumer goods, including cosmetics, drinks, confectionery items, pharmaceutical products, dairy products and dairy substitutes, etc.
Another major asset is the fact that acacia gum is 100% natural and does not undergo any chemical modifications during processing, ensuring its intrinsic properties are preserved. Harvesting acacia gum is not harmful to the environment, and provides a revenue stream for communities living in the areas where acacia trees grow. This region of Africa, sometimes called the ‘Gum Belt’, extends from Senegal to Eritrea, passing through Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Cameroon, Chad and Sudan.
Details
- Published on April 3rd, 2024 by Flammarion – Find the book on Flammarion website :
- Genre : Nature
- Cost: 35€
- Format: 208 pages – 240 x 270 mm
- Printed in color – Hardback
- EAN : 9782080418241
- ISBN : 9782080418241
AGENDA: All the 2024 tradeshows !
AGENDA OF THE YEAR 2024
Join the Alland & Robert teams at:
♦ JANUARY 16-18: COSMET’AGORA
Paris, Lavollée booth
- ♦ MARCH: CFIA
Rennes, Firmalis booth
- ♦ MARCH 19-21: FI CHINA
Shanghai, DKSH China booth
- ♦ APRIL 16-18: IN COSMETICS
Paris, booth 1S119
- ♦ MAY 1-2: SUPPLIERS’ DAY
New York, DKSH North America booth 1119
- ♦ JULY 15-17: IFT
Chicago, Farbest Brands booth 2816
- ♦ SEPTEMBER 4-6: FI ASIA
Jakarta, DKSH Indonesia booth B1B08
- ♦ OCTOBER 29-31: SSW
Las Vegas, Farbest Brands booth 4071
- ♦ NOVEMBER 19-21: FI EUROPE
Frankfurt, Booth 3.0F80
Alland & Robert obtains first ever fair trade certification for acacia gum
The Fair For Life certification reflects the long standing commitment of Alland & Robert towards its industry and local communities.
FairFor Life-certified acacia gum is now available through Alland & Robert, for both seyal and senegal qualities. This is the first time that such a certification is obtained in the gum acacia industry, reflecting our unique commitment towards our supply chain and the local communities we work with. Alland & Robert advocates for ethical supply chains and leads by exemplarity. We constantly seek to surpass ourselves and go beyond regulatory requirements and customers’expectations, in order to be the leader of a fair industry that respects human rights and the environment. Products displaying the FFL label are guaranteed to come from environmentally friendly processes practiced by fairly paid farmers, from a transparent and traceable supply chain.
Violaine Fauvarque, sustainability manager at Alland & Robert, declared: « This certification is the result of our ambitious corporate and social responsibility policy. To us, this is the recognition of our long-term efforts towards a gum acacia supply chain that is beneficial to all parties involved. Fair trade promotes healthy and beneficial trade for people and the Earth. Participating in this collective effort makes us particularly proud”.
Charles Alland, CEO of Alland & Robert, said: “As the leading expert of acacia gum worldwide, we have a responsibility to our stakeholders. Our commitment to fair relations and sustainable products has been part of this company and its values since our beginnings . This certification embodies our unique work towards the local communities, and it strengthens our lasting relationships with our suppliers in the Sahel. We are extremely proud to be the first to achieve this certification, as we know it will meet the consumers’ demand for ethics, traceability, and transparency “.
The Fair For Life certification is an international standard for Fair Trade and responsible supply-chains.
Fair for Life promotes an approach of Fair Trade that allows producers and harvesters to take charge of their destinies through the recognition of their work. It is a collective and meaningful construction of life and society. The Fair For Life certification is also a guarantee of strict economic, social and environmental standards, set by the Ecocert group.
Fair Trade is part of a broader context of sustainable development within a region that safeguards and supports the local social fabric, particularly in rural settings.
Particularly demanding, the FAIR FOR LIFE label guarantees:
💰 a fair purchase price higher than market prices,
🤝 purchase commitments over 3 years minimum,
📉 a protection mechanism for producers in the event of a crisis,
🙏 decent and safe working conditions throughout the sector,
💪 strengthening the autonomy of producers,
🌍 environmentally friendly agricultural practices.
These principles apply throughout the whole supply chain covering producers, traders, manufacturers and brand holders.
This certification comes in addition to several other initiatives of Alland & Robert for an ethical and sustainable supply-chain, such as being a member of the SEDEX (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) since 2006, committing to the WE-USE-WILD pledge from NGO TRAFFIC and launching a reforestation initiative in partnership with NGO TREE AID.
Alland & Robert becomes a member of the VALORIAL network for food innovation
Alland & Robert is proud to announce that we’ve become a member of the French network Valorial, the first network devoted to agri-food innovation through a collaborative approach.
Product innovation is at the heart of the success of Alland & Robert, thanks to a constantly evolving Research & Development strategy.
Joining Valorial enables us to continue our work in applied and basic research while collaborating with other organizations, sharing development projects and creating innovation challenges. With nearly 400 members including manufacturers, research centers and higher education establishments, the Valorial network brings together a community of over 10,000 innovators driven by the same ambition: imagining the food of tomorrow.
In addition, because Valorial is located in France’s Grand Ouest region (Europe’s leading agri-food hub), it’s a great opportunity for Alland & Robert to participate to local projects and get involved in our home region of Normandy !
On the occasion of Alland & Robert joining the network, Valorial interviewed our R&D Director Dr. Isabelle Jaouen, and the article is available online.
A dedicated team and high-technology equipment
Today’s knowledge provides the foundation for future innovation. We aim at supporting our clients in providing the most natural, safe and environmental friendly products to end-customers.
Alland & Robert laboratory is based in Normandy, working on developping recipes, testing products, and meeting the customers expectations.
A team of 4 is fully dedicated to Applied Research in order to continuously launch innovation projects and develop the applications of tree exudates. In addition, our laboratory regularly acquires the latest equipment, and we use a trained panel for sensory analysis in applicative research.
Partnerships with universities and research organizations
Alland & Robert has developped close partnerships with various internationally recognized universities, and we develop R&D programs in order to acquire the best knowledge of gum, with the support of Ph.D students, master trainees and up-to-date research teams.
Alland & Robert is committed to a strong partnership with IATE (University of Montpellier, France), an international laboratory renowned for their knowledge and expertise about acacia gum. In addition, we regularly work with various food innovation and research networks.