UEBT is an international non-profit that promotes sourcing with respect for people and biodiversity.

Our mission and vision

Our mission is to regenerate nature and secure a better future for people through ethical sourcing of ingredients from biodiversity.

Our vision is to contribute to a world in which all people and biodiversity thrive. This vision supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the UN Global Biodiversity Framework.

Sourcing with respect

The global UEBT standard, which sets practices on how companies source botanical ingredients with respect for people and biodiversity, is the basis for all of our work.

The standard is multi-stakeholder developed and internationally recognised. It can be used by companies to manage risks, develop improved policies and practices, assess supply chains, and enhance opportunities for positive impact on people and biodiversity in botanicals sourcing areas.

UEBT’s focus: botanicals

The core of UEBT’s work is the sourcing of botanicals and the impact this has in sourcing areas, including different production systems such as

• wild collection

• agroforestry

• agriculture

UEBT provides a platform for companies in the following sectors:

• beauty and personal care

• herbs & spices

• botanical beverages

• natural flavours

• natural pharma

What are botanicals?

UEBT defines botanicals as raw materials derived from components of biodiversity. This includes materials or compounds derived directly or indirectly from plants, animals, fungi or microbial organisms. For example, plant parts (e.g. flowers, leaves, roots, stems, fruits or bark) and plant compounds (e.g. plant-based oils, butters, waxes, extracts, flavours, fragrances, colorants). Plant cells, microorganisms, algae and beeswax would also be covered.

Our history