SUSTAINABILITY AT VANILECO

Responsible Madagascar Vanilla Production

Vanileco produces Madagascar Bourbon vanilla through an integrated model that combines quality and traceability with responsible employment, environmental stewardship and long-term investment in local communities.

OUR MISSION

Exceptional Vanilla. Lasting Impact.

Vanileco cultivates premium Bourbon vanilla in Madagascar through controlled agricultural practices, integrated processing and direct operational oversight.

We work to deliver consistent quality while supporting responsible employment, sustainable vanilla farming and lasting community development.

OUR VISION

A Responsible Future for Madagascar Vanilla.

We aim to advance a responsible vanilla production model recognised for quality, traceability and positive impact.

By investing in the land and communities around our operations, we aim to support a more resilient future for Madagascar Bourbon vanilla.

Environment

100+ hectares restored

200,000+ trees planted

400,000+ vanilla vines

100% solar-powered operations

Social

1000 seasonal workers

1 new school built

2 schools renovated

6 football fields upgraded

OUR APPROACH

Caring for the land, people and communities behind our vanilla

Restoring Madagascar’s Ecosystems

Healthy ecosystems are essential to the future of Madagascar Bourbon vanilla. Our environmental work extends beyond our vanilla plantations, focusing on restoring land affected by fire and supporting the recovery of natural habitats.

Over 200,000 trees planted

We are restoring more than 100 hectares of fire-affected land outside our vanilla plantations. As part of this work, we have planted over 200,000 trees to help rebuild vegetation cover and support biodiversity recovery.

Supporting long-term recovery

Ecosystem restoration takes time. Our work aims to create the conditions for nature to recover, helping protect the soil, provide habitats for wildlife and strengthen the landscape’s resilience to a changing climate.

Responsible Vanilla Cultivation

More than 400,000 vanilla vines are established and continuously maintained through controlled cultivation practices in Atsinanana.
Every vanilla flower is pollinated by hand. Direct plantation oversight allows us to monitor growing conditions and maintain consistent production standards.

Responsible cultivation practices

Manual pollination
Controlled cultivation
Zero prohibited agrochemicals
Soil protection and preservation
Bonara shade-tree integration
Long-term ecosystem stability

Powered by renewable energy

Our operations are 100% solar powered, supporting stable, year-round vanilla production.

Supporting the People Behind Our Vanilla

Responsible vanilla production begins with the people who cultivate, pollinate, harvest and process it. We support formal employment, workforce protection and stable working conditions.

More than 500 permanent employees work across plantation management, processing, quality control and administration. During peak pollination and harvest periods, our operations also provide work for 1,000 seasonal employees.

Responsible employment standards

Formal employment contracts
Wages above the local market average
Full social guarantees
Occupational health and safety measures
Equal employment opportunities
Continuously monitored labour standards

Protecting human rights

Vanileco maintains a strict child labour prevention policy. Our labour standards are continuously monitored and developed in alignment with international compliance requirements.

Traceability Across Every Stage

Our vertically integrated model provides direct oversight of vanilla cultivation and production within one controlled region in Atsinanana, Madagascar.

Vanileco maintains 100% batch traceability through controlled plantation management, continuous operational monitoring and batch-level documentation.

Our traceable vanilla supply chain is supported by:

Direct plantation oversight
Continuous monitoring
Batch-level documentation
Structured production processes
Responsible cultivation practices

Supporting the People Behind Our Vanilla

RENEWABLE ENERGY

A More Sustainable Energy Model

Vanileco’s production facility in Madagascar uses a dedicated solar energy system to support daily vanilla processing activities.

100% Solar Powered

Our vanilla production facility operates entirely on solar energy.

On-Site Generation

A dedicated system reduces dependence on external electricity infrastructure.

Reliable Energy Supply

Consistent electricity helps maintain uninterrupted daily processing activities.

Community development

Our Responsibility Extends Beyond Vanilla Production

Vanileco works directly with municipalities and local communities to support education, healthcare, youth development and shared community spaces across rural Madagascar.

Education and Youth Development

Access to education creates long-term opportunities for future generations. Our initiatives include:

Primary school construction
Renovation of educational facilities
Long-term classroom support
Full classroom equipment
Investment in rural educational infrastructure

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6FOOTBALL FIELDS UPGRADED

Supporting Access to Healthcare

Vanileco supports healthcare accessibility through practical assistance and regional partnerships.
Our healthcare initiatives include:

Medical equipment support
Healthcare partnerships
Hospital assistance initiatives

These projects are designed to strengthen access to essential healthcare services in communities near our operations.

Strengthening Community Spaces

We cooperate directly with municipalities and local stakeholders on projects that support long-term community development in Madagascar.
Our community support initiatives include:

Church renovation
Community centre renovation
Municipal cooperation
Regional collaboration projects

INFRASTRUCTURE IMPACT

Clean Water Access

Vanileco’s water infrastructure programme focuses on improving access to clean drinking water across underserved rural communities in the Atsinanana region.

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80DRINKING-WATER WELLS PLANNED

Improving Access to Clean Water in Madagascar

Vanileco’s water infrastructure programme focuses on identifying rural communities in the Atsinanana region where new drinking-water wells are most needed.

Potential locations are evaluated according to four key criteria:

Population density
Accessibility challenges
Urgency of local needs
Long-term infrastructure sustainability

These criteria help prioritise communities where new water wells can make a meaningful difference to everyday living conditions and contribute to long-term regional development.

FROM PLANS TO ACTION

Execution Capacity & Governance

Vanileco works directly with municipalities and local partners to turn sustainability plans into practical projects across rural Madagascar.

Execution Capacity

Heavy equipment support
Road implementation
Drainage and earthworks
Municipal cooperation

Governance Framework

Impact, cost and risk assessment
Clear responsibilities and timelines
Transparent implementation
Long-term impact monitoring

Environmental Responsibility

We are committed to continued ecosystem restoration, reforestation and biodiversity recovery, supported by renewable energy, sustainable vanilla farming and long-term protection of soil and land.

Social Responsibility

Our social commitments focus on responsible employment, workforce protection and child labour prevention, as well as ensuring that no animals are exploited in our operations. We also continue to invest in education, healthcare and rural community infrastructure.

Operational Responsibility

We are committed to transparent project implementation, batch-level traceability and measurable impact assessment, supported by long-term monitoring and cooperation with municipalities and regional partners.