In this panel discussion, Syensqo, L'Oréal and TechnoServe celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Sustainable Guar Initiative, a pioneering program championing responsible guar sourcing and fostering inclusive growth for farming communities.
Over the past decade, Syensqo has harnessed the synergy between science and nature to create sustainable sourcing practices that deliver shared value— benefiting local communities, the beauty industry and the environment. This milestone event reflects on this journey, share key learnings, and explores the future of sustainable sourcing.
During this session, our founding partner, L’Oréal, and NGO collaborator, Technoserve, share their unique perspectives on driving positive change and ensuring sustainable supply chains.
Speakers:
Chloé Masselon
Sustainability Director at Syensqo
: Capitalizing on more than 12 years of experience in Research and Innovation for the chemical industry, Chloé’s contribution as a sustainability manager now consists of integrating both scientific and market components into a realistic view of the crucial challenges and opportunities of sustainable development for the industry. By doing so, Chloé is undertaking her strategic mission to support and transition the company towards a more sustainable operating model.
France Desbonnet
Raw Materials Sustainable Sourcing Manager at L’Oréal
After 10 years of experience in Research at L'Oréal as a chemical engineer and project manager, France Desbonnet transitioned to focus on environmental challenges. A graduate of the specialized master's degree in Public Policies and Strategies for the Environment at AgroParisTech (2021), France Desbonnet is now responsible for the sustainable sourcing of bio-based raw materials at L'Oréal.
Marc Chassais
Sustainable Natural Ingredients Lead Buyer at L’Oréal
Agronomic engineer from AgroParisTech with 8 years’ experience in sourcing, Marc Chassais is now responsible for the sourcing of natural ingredients at L’Oréal, including natural polymers.
Krishnan Hariharan
Senior Practice Lead at TechnoServe
Krishnan leads TechnoServe India’s agriculture portfolio and provides strategic and operational direction for program development and implementation teams. With over 20 years of experience in both corporate and development sectors, Krishnan has managed million-dollar grants for major foundations focusing on thematic areas such as water, agriculture, climate, and health. He holds a Master’s Degree from Columbia University and has completed the Executive Program at Harvard Business School focusing on Strategic Perspectives for Non-Profit Management.
