Leadership in naturals
ASIA the company ’ s vision to be carbon neutral , while making a difference to the lives of hundreds of thousands of farming families confirmed his decision to join the company .
“ My experience with P & G was very entrepreneurial , and I was looking for a company where I could truly make a difference ,” Bhavesh says . “ The opportunity to build a worldclass , global purchasing team to support the company ’ s longterm vision was very exciting .”
Bhavesh has brought in a new era of purchasing excellence , introducing best-in-class , sustainable purchasing management practices to advance the company ’ s ambitious sustainability agenda .
Engaging his passionate team , he has successfully positioned Firmenich as a leader in naturals based on innovative partnerships at source to drive the most sustainable value chain from field to shelf . He has also established Firmenich as the number one player in the use of renewable energy across its operations by refocusing its energy purchasing strategy .
Leadership in naturals
Firmenich has the broadest and finest portfolio in the industry , cutting across natural , synthetic and bio-based ingredients . Having access to the most pristine natural ingredients is essential for Firmenich ’ s creators , as these ingredients are the essence of their unique olfactive signature . From jasmine sourced in India and oud from Bangladesh , to patchouli from Indonesia and vanilla from Madagascar , Firmenich ’ s mastery of naturals is second to none .
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