Cō-Impact Sourcing

In addition to supplying the highest quality essential oils, HoRTUREM is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of farmers, harvesters, and distillers who contribute to HoRTUREM’s oil production.

With more than 140 origin oils in its product line, HoRTUREM sources its oils from over 45 countries—more than half of which could be considered developing countries. To ensure that small scale farmers and harvesters in disadvantaged areas are treated ethically, HoRTUREM has introduced an initiative called Co-Impact Sourcing. Co-Impact Sourcing creates shared value for all stakeholders in the supply chain by being at the source and intentionally implementing environmental stewardship and/or social impact initiatives.

Co-Impact Sourcing seeks to develop long-term, mutually beneficial supplier partnerships while creating sustainable jobs and providing reliable income in underdeveloped areas. HoRTUREM is committed to the ethical treatment of its suppliers by providing on-time payments at fair prices. Growers and harvesters are encouraged to form cooperative groups to share collective benefits and bargaining power while improving skills and capacity. Additionally, the HoRTUREM Healing Hands Foundation® helps support development projects in sourcing communities. Projects include schools, health clinics, improved infrastructure and clean water systems.