Lighting the way to Responsible Sourcing for Moabi Butter in Cameroon

Lighting the way to

Responsible Sourcing

for Moabi Butter in Cameroon

ICONIC MOABINative tree to the West African Forest

Baillonella Toxisperma sp., also called "African Pearwood"

(Shea Butter Tree Family)

Fruit production begins at least 50 years after planting

Considered as a Holy tree by local communities

AVAILABILITY of RESOURCEDistribution and Classification

"VULNERABLE" Status

Geographical Distribution

Moabi Project

Cameroon

MOABI wood is a source of income for local populations

Deforestation impacts the regeneration of the species

A THREATENED TREEResource seriously endangered by timber activities

General Forest activities endanger biodiversity in African countries

LOOK for a SUSTAINABLE PATHDialogue with local communities

Partner, local community, cooperative

Project discussion, development of a sustainable model based on economic viability

Local supply chain context / onsite mission

360° VIEW of PROJECTSustainable Profitability for all is the key of success

Long-Term Profitabilit

y

Local Involveme

ntRaw

Material Availabilty

Quality & Traceability

Local Technical

Know-How

Transparent Communicati

on

Access to Market

Preparing the Future

"development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs"

Brundtland Report, Our common future, 1987

PROCESSSteps and know-how to obtain butter from seeds

2 31 4

LOOK for a SUSTAINABLE PATHFocus on alternative uses

Traditionally used as a butter for cooking

Known as the Pygmy’s shea butter, moabi has excellent moisturizing and hair repair properties

ACCESS to MARKETNATUREX ensures long-term value creation for Moabi

Quality control

Traceability

Local Process Optimization

NAT oleisTM

Cold-pressing and refinery know-how: 100% natural process

PREMIUM COSMETIC PRODUCTwith interesting benefits

Moisturizing

Barrier repair/Nourishing

SKIN CARE

Repair

Shine

HAIR CARE

Melting point of Moabi Butter: 26-28°C, it is a very sensorial and creamy butter.

Stable butter, Easy to formulate.

2 different benefits :

30 YEARS PROFIT :

21 000 €

PREPARING the FUTURESetting up a long-term benefit model

22,000 trees replanted and still counting…

MOABI Butter offers substantial income on a regular basis

BUTTER option outperforms TIMBER activity within 3 years

Replanting program carried out by locals, raising their awareness of resource preservation

Estimated Comparative Income from 1 Tree - Debroux L.,1998

TIMBER INCOME :

IMMEDIATE PROFIT :

1 650 €

3 YEARS PROFIT :

2 100 €

1 YEAR PROFIT :

700 €

BUTTER INCOME :