| | DECEMBER 202419Sustainability has always been at the heart of Sabinsa's values, and we have taken several steps to turn this commitment into actionby offering planting materials and training them on sustainable agricultural practices. By promoting crop diversification and guaranteeing a minimum purchase price, we help these farmers earn better returns. Additionally, we contribute to improving local infrastructure and support children's education in rural communities.Sabinsa is also committed to gender equality, with women making up over 60 percent of our workforce in Corporate R&D. They have taken leadership roles and played a pivotal part in launching more than 120 initiatives, nutraceutical and cosmeceutical products. We actively encourage staff engagement in our CSR initiatives, cultivating a culture of participation, and a strong commitment to social responsibility.Could you tell us about the quality control measures you have adopted in your organisation to ensure the utmost precision and quality?At Sabinsa, we uphold strict quality standards to meet the regulatory requirements of the global markets we serve. Our commitment to quality starts at the agricultural level, where we train growers in sustainable practices, conduct regular field audits, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and fair trade practices across the supply chain. Our R&D facility in Bengaluru is equipped with advanced instruments to detect contaminants, adulterants, and residual chemicals at trace levels, thus ensuring quality and safety in our ingredients.We offer over 120 standardized botanical extracts and employ more than 1,800 people across 27 global facilities. Many of our products are Kosher and Halal certified, patented, and supported by clinical studies. Our ingredients maintain a high standard of excellence and consistency, ensuring that every batch meets our rigorous quality expectations year after year.What factors do you consider when recommending your offerings to clients?Our ingredients find application in diverse industries such as dietary supplements, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and veterinary care, presented in various formats. We prioritize ethically sourcing raw materials and take measures to preserve bioresources. We standardize our ingredients to ensure consistent efficacy, maintaining quality throughout their shelf life and across all batches. We conduct comprehensive safety evaluations on all ingredients before offering them to our clients, ensuring their quality and reliability. Sabinsa follows industry best practices, which has reinforced customer trust and strengthened our brand integrity. Can you share your leadership approach? What guidelines or methodologies do you follow to lead your team?I focus on fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment that boosts team morale, enhances productivity, and encourages everyone to contribute to the organization's growth. I believe that embracing failures and learning from them is essential to our innovation process, and I strongly support taking calculated risks at work. This mindset helps us to consistently improve and maintain a competitive edge.What is the future direction you are moving towards?Sabinsa has been a pioneer in researching and standardizing ingredients derived from medicinal plants, demonstrating their safety and efficacy through extensive studies. Our founder, the late Dr. Muhammed Majeed, mentored many long-standing employees, who were directly involved in key decision-making processes. Today, Sabinsa operates in 19 countries with a workforce of over 1,800 individuals. As we continue to grow, we are establishing a clearer chain of command, empowering managers with greater decision-making authority. We are implementing a management structure that clearly defines roles and responsibilities, creating an environment where employees can effectively leverage their skills and advance in their careers.What advice would you offer to emerging industry leaders?Focusing on making ethically responsible decisions brings long-term benefits. Since we, along with our families, use the products we create, it's crucial to ensure they are made with the same integrity we expect in such products. W
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