Our Responsible Commitments

Towards a greener future

Respect for nature and biodiversity is an integral part of our company's values. We are already a socially responsible company, but we want to go further.

Our commitments now revolve around three pillars: the Quality of our products, Human aspects, and the Environment. Our dedication to these three pillars guides our daily actions.

Produits Bleu Lavande de qualité et propres

PILLAR #1

The Quality of Our Products

We are committed to providing quality and clean products. This means investing in research and development to ensure the effectiveness and safety of our products. We also pledge to combat misinformation and promote transparency regarding the composition of our products to ensure customer satisfaction.

PILLAR #2

The Human Aspect

Our commitment to the individuals who are part of our company is paramount. We believe in social progress for our collaborators and aim to create inclusive and sustainable workspaces. This is reflected in initiatives to enhance the well-being of our employees, promote diversity and equal opportunities, and encourage professional and personal development.

Bleu Lavande est fermement engagée envers la protection de l'environnement et de la biodiversité

PILLAR #3

The Environment

We are firmly committed to environmental protection and biodiversity. This is reflected in concrete actions such as the preservation of pollinators, responsible water management, the naturalness and biodegradability of our products, reducing our carbon footprint, and more. We are working to minimize our impact on the planet in line with our environmental values.

Together, we have avoided the use of 1.6 million single-use plastic bottles, so far!

For a cleaner planet and a greener future

Sustainable Development Policy

When you choose Bleu Lavande, you are selecting a company committed to protecting our planet by offering quality and clean lavender products and an agrotourism site that respects ecosystems. We take pride in implementing a Sustainable Development Policy that guides our daily actions, along with a sustainability committee that supports the company in integrating sustainable development principles to enhance its financial, social, and environmental performance. Our committee's mission is to identify areas for improvement, propose solutions, and ensure their implementation. Our sustainable development policy reflects our commitment to a cleaner planet and a greener future.

Sustainable Development Policy

OUR RESPONSIBLE COMMITMENTS

Sustainable development initiatives

Collection sauvons les abeilles de Bleu Lavande avec don à Bee City Canada — **Partnership with Bee City Canada**: donation of $1 per sale of Lavender hand soap 500 ml and $0.50 per sale of Handmade lavender-honey soap. | **Learn more**

Utilisation d'engrais naturels dans les champs de Bleu Lavande — **Use of Natural Fertilizers**. No pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers.

Bassin de récupération d’eau de pluie pour irriguer les champs de Bleu Lavande — Construction of a **rainwater harvesting basin** to irrigate the fields.

Utilisation de lumières LED et lumières extérieures dirigées vers le bas pour éliminer la pollution lumineuse chez Bleu Lavande — Use of LED lights and outdoor lights directed downwards to **eliminate light pollution**.

Utilisation de produits nettoyants biodégradables chez Bleu Lavande — Use of **biodegradable cleaning products**.

Installation chez Bleu Lavande d'un dôme vivant en saule offrant de l'ombre naturelle aux visiteurs — Installation of a **living willow dome providing natural shade** for visitors.

Nichoirs à hirondelles, abris à chauves-souris et hôtel à insectes pour la préservation des pollinisateurs chez Bleu Lavande — **Installation of swallow nests, bat shelters, and an insect hotel** for the preservation of pollinators.

Défi Mai sans tondeuse chez Bleu Lavande pour protéger les pollinisateurs — **Untouched grassy areas** and participation in the " *May Without Mower* *" movement for the preservation of pollinators.*

Bleu Lavande donne des plants à ses partenaires pour la sauvegarde des pollinisateurs — **Distribution of lavender plants to our partners** to promote the preservation of pollinators.

Aménagements floraux dans les champs de Bleu Lavande pour la biodiversité — **Strategically selected floral landscaping** to provide flowers for pollinators throughout the seasons.

Utilisation de vaisselle compostable au Café BLEU de Bleu Lavande — Use of **100% compostable tableware** at Café BLEU.

Centre d'interprétation de Bleu Lavande avec jeux interactifs — Addition of a **sustainable development sign** in our interpretive center.

Mise sur pied d'un comité de développement durable chez Bleu Lavande — Establishment of a **sustainable development committee** including the management.

Rédaction d'une première politique de développement durable chez Bleu Lavande — Drafting of an initial **sustainable development policy**.

By the year 2023

Our Commitment to Sustainable Tourism

Bleu Lavande has also signed the Sustainable Tourism Pledge by 2030 to demonstrate its commitment to improving the performance of its organization and activities in sustainable development by 2030.

The United Nations World Tourism Organization defines sustainable tourism as "[...] tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social, and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment, and host communities."

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