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NATURAL INGREDIENT
Global Bioenergies releases first commercial batch

of cosmetic-grade renewable isododecane

French renewables chemicals gies, isododecane can represent up to long-lasting make-up to reach levels of
specialist, Global Bioenergies, has 50% of the formulations belonging to naturalness above 90%, “without any

announced the release of its first these categories. compromise on performance”, accord-
commercial batch of cosmetic-grade ing to Mr. Marc Delcourt, co-founder
renewable plant-based isododecane. For producing this renewable and CEO of Global Bioenergies.
So far, this molecule, which is a key isododecane, Global Bioenergies re-
component of many cosmetic formulas, lied on their proprietary technology The French company intends to
in particular for long-lasting make-up for converting plant resources (sugar bring its innovation to consumers
products such as waterproof mascaras and starch residues, agricultural and through a new brand and has created
or long-lasting liquid lipsticks, was forestry waste), into isobutene, one an ad hoc unit leaded by Mr. Romain
only obtained from petrochemicals. of the main petroleum derivatives. Desfresnes, a recognised beauty en-
Then, after several steps respecting trepreneur. Around 300,000 units can
Isododecane is a key ingredient the naturalness criteria specific to be produced using this first batch of
in the cosmetics market used for its the cosmetics market, isobutene was isododecane. They will be marketed
emollient properties in a large number converted into isododecane. in a long-lasting make-up market re-
of skin care and hair treatment pro- presenting around 1 billion units per
ducts. Long-lasting make-up, which “This first batch was subjected to year worldwide.
now represents around 25% of the about fifteen analyses, carried out by
global make-up market, was deve- specialised and independent profes- “Our unique approach ‘from bio-
loped from this essential ingredient. sionals, all of which confirmed the tech to beauty’ will enable us to
It enables long-lasting performance, high level of purity of the product,” respond to consumers, who are al-
absence of transfer and resistance the company informed. ways more eco-conscious when
to water, while maintaining optimal making their purchases,” said Mr.
comfort. According to Global Bioener- This important step could allow Desfresnes.

RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE
Firmenich commits to be carbon neutral by 2025

Firmenich, the world’s largest pri- gradable ingredients in fragrance transition, we also encourage busi-
vately owned perfume and taste com- portfolio by 2030; and nesses to join us to create large-scale
pany, is taking its Environmental, A commitment to regenerative agri- change,” he noted.
Social & Governance (ESG) performance culture, as well as creating 5,000
to the next level with ambitious youth job opportunities by 2030. Along with action across its sup-
targets like becoming a carbon posi- ply chain and operations, Firmenich
tive and water neutral firm within “After achieving our 2020 COP21 said it is committed to developing
10 years. environmental goals, it is now time to sustainable fragrances and flavours
take our ESG leadership in renewable by expanding its palette of biode-
Other industry-leading targets ingredients, conscious perfumery gradable and renewable ingredients.
include: and diet transformation to the next For more than 20 years, the Group
Carbon-neutral operations by level,” said Mr. Gilbert Ghostine, has implemented green chemistry
2025 and carbon positive opera- CEO of the Swiss firm. “Companies principles in its research and deve-
tions by 2030; that commit today to address vital lopment. In addition, the Group is re-
100% of plastics recycled, 100% climate and social challenges will be inforcing its traceability capabilities
renewable fragrance by 2030s, the trusted winners of tomorrow. By in collaboration with its procurement
99% partially or ultimately biode- accelerating the pace of our climate and digital innovation teams.
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