ISM AND ISEG MBA - Développement durable

Part V: Weleda: A company heavily involved in Sustainable Development
Progress can have a real sense when it considers the human being within his environment. The
study of the interdependence which exists between the human being and his environment gave
birth to the term ecology. This science refers to fundamental values of solidarity, not only
between human beings and Mother Nature, but also between human beings themselves. This is
the modus operandi of Weleda’s laboratories and how they see their future development.
Riding on the wave of interest shown by household consumers and patients alike, for healthier
life styles for real natural cosmetics and complementary medicines, Weleda has seen an
economical and industrial boom during recent years.
Since their creation in 1921, Weleda’s laboratories have formulated medicines and cosmetics
under a global care conception, one which is considerate both of human beings and nature.
Since its creation Weleda has grown up following strong, original ethics based on the quality of
its products and the harmony sought between the human being and nature. The company insists
upon raw materials of proven quality in the formulation of its medicines and care products.
Weleda has its own gardens operating on organic farming methods.
With a desire to protect both the environment and human health, Weleda designs its process plant
according to strict ecological principles and manages its production of waste materials along
similar lines.
Managed by the fundamental principles of sustainable development, Weleda considers the
economical, social and environmental responsibility as inseparable from its ethic of care.
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