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in already reaching the 2025 goals for loyalty and working conditions and is very close to the goal for engagement. As the company aims to continuously improve, it intends to raise the bar of the 2025 goals by the end of 2021.
Products and Innovation
Azelis continued with the identifica- tion of sustainable products and inten- sified sustainable formulation work. For this, the company specifically fo- cused on products that minimize or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances. Progress was also made on the sustainable sourcing due diligence procedure in 2020. This was reinforced by Azelis’ membership to “Together for Sustainability” a joint initiative and global network of 31 chemical companies, which delivers the de facto global standard for envi- ronmental, social and governance per- formance of chemical supply chains.
Governance
Azelis launched its SpeakUp! Policy and SpeakUp! Line, which are avail- able to employees and any third-party stakeholder for reporting malpractic- es. This ensures a culture where em- ployees are encouraged to speak up in a safe environment, and where they will not feel victimized or retaliated against.
Environment
Azelis is committed to a carbon in- tensity reduction target of 25% by 2025 and 50% by 2030. Furthermore, the company has set targets of using 100% of electricity in its offices and sites from renewable sources as well as decarbonization in its operations and supply chain.
To become a world-leading innova- tion service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients dis- tribution industry, Azelis has identi- fied digitalization, innovation and sustainability as its growth drivers. Through Azelis’ connected solutions, the company is leading the way in cus- tomer engagement, whilst providing the digital insight that will drive new levels of chemical innovation. With
its redefined sustainability strategy, Action 2025, Azelis is building a resil- ient, thriving and responsible busi- ness. Through these commitments, the company will meet the needs of its stakeholders, whilst also creating a positive and widespread impact on the environment and communities around the world.
INGREDIENTS
ground-breaking formulations that in- corporate West Coast Hopshine, a hop flavoring by Kalsec.
The winning ingredient, Kalsec’s West Coast Hopshine hop flavor- ing, is a versatile flavoring agent that can be formulated in a wide range of applications, from sodas to teas and more. In order to meet the rising demand for fruit-flavored craft beers and other non-alcoholic beverages with a hoppy taste, Aze- lis formulated teas, sodas and oth- er drinks with the addition of Kal- sec’s winning ingredient. Combining Kalsec’s products and Azelis’ market knowledge allow for new opportuni- ties in the Chinese market, a winning mixture of refreshing ingredients and innovative solutions.
Jackson Chu, Azelis China Manag- ing Director, comments “This award demonstrates our Food & Health team’s drive to provide innovative solutions to our partners, through the combined efforts of our labora- tory and sales teams. Together, they have built a comprehensive portfo- lio that enables us to deliver unique tailor-made solutions and support customers at every step of the for- mulation process.”
The Ringier Technology Innovation Awards recognize products and technologies that help advance China’s food & beverage indus- try by either increasing produc- tivity, improving product perfor- mance and effectiveness, creating market opportunities or by being environmentally-friendly. This is the 13th innovation award for Aze- lis China over the past five years, which demonstrates the value Aze- lis brings to its strategic principals through its technical expertise in the development of innovative solutions. Azelis China has grown exponentially over the years due to its technical and formulation expertise, market knowledge, extensive product offer- ings, sales excellence and strategic acquisitions. It operates dedicated Food & Health application laborato- ries in China with advanced dairy and bakery capabilities.
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Its time to bag aAwards for Azelis
zelis bagged the prestigious Ring-
ier Technology Innovation Award for Food & Beverage for the third time in a row in 2021 September. Azelis received the award in the ‘flavoring ingredients’ category, thanks to its