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Clariant AG

Member since: March 2025 Commodities: Palm oil

Clariant AG

Member since: March 2025

Commodities: Palm oil

Intro

Clariant AG is a specialty chemical company headquartered in Switzerland, guided by its purpose - greater chemistry; between people and planet. With a strong customer focus, Clariant develops solutions that promote sustainability across industries such as consumer care, energy, chemicals, and plastics. Backed by decades of R&D, the company takes a holistic approach to addressing environmental, safety, and social challenges through responsible practices and innovation.

Clariant AG partners with Earthworm Foundation to enhance supply chain accountability, particularly regarding Non-Deforestation, Non-Peatland, and No-Exploitation (NDPE) policies.  
 
Earthworm Foundation bolsters Clariant’s efforts through its Grievance Rapid Response and Exposure Review services, which facilitate early identification of grievances and comprehensive analysis of mill lists and supplier connections. This proactive approach enables timely investigations utilising satellite monitoring and a broad network of industry contacts, allowing Clariant to prioritise and effectively address issues.

Additionally, Clariant funds three Earthworm Foundation Landscapes from which they are sourcing from, Sabah and SCFS in Malaysia, and Aceh in Indonesia, contributing to targeted sustainability initiatives and fostering collaboration that drives meaningful change in the industry. 

Click here to view Clariant's Integrated Report & Environmental overview on Sustainable Palm Oil

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Key Milestones

Key impacts

Sabah Landscape: 15,939 hectares of elephant range in the Beluran area being managed through the human-elephant coexistence programme in 2024.
SCFS Landscape: Close to 700 new farmers reached through capacity building and field visits providing skills to enhance sustainability, and better farm management practices in 2024.
Aceh Landscape: 26,224 Ha of forest protected by 12 village regulations in 2024.

Palm oil

Clariant AG is dedicated to fostering a sustainable palm oil industry by integrating bio-based chemical products and adopting circular economy principles to reduce reliance on fossil feedstock. The company is committed to responsible sourcing, addressing the environmental and social challenges associated with palm oil production.

Clariant predominantly uses oleochemicals derived from palm kernel oil and palm oil, with ongoing evaluations to enhance supply chain transparency. The company actively participates in initiatives like the Round Table on Sustainable Palm Oil and the Action for Sustainable Derivatives, collaborating with industry stakeholders to tackle sustainability challenges and support local communities. 

 Since 2023, Clariant has partnered with Earthworm Foundation to strengthen grievance management and identify solutions to supply chain issues. This collaboration includes funding three Earthworm Foundation Landscapes in Malaysia and Indonesia to promote sustainable practices in palm oil sourcing.