CSR and Human Rights Policy

“Harnessing the power of nature, respecting the chain of life, for committed, desirable and beneficial beauty.”

Anne-Sophie Nardy, Founder & President of On The Wild Side

 

On The Wild Side is committed to respecting internationally recognized human rights, to avoiding causing or contributing to human rights abuses, and to preventing or mitigating negative impacts directly linked to its activities, products or business relationships. This commitment is in line with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGP), the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the fundamental conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO).

1. Our mission and founding values

On The Wild Side is a French brand of organic, 100% natural origin cosmetics, founded in 2019 by Anne-Sophie Nardy. Drawing on 12 years of experience within major cosmetics groups (L'Oréal, L'Occitane), Anne-Sophie Nardy chose to champion a radically different vision of beauty: committed, desirable and beneficial cosmetics that reconcile naturalness and efficacy.

At the heart of our model is a unique Patented Complex combining two wild plants (detoxifying birch sap and regenerating beech bud), hand-picked in French forests by professional foragers. Growing in their natural ecosystem, these plants develop properties that cannot be compared with those of cultivated ingredients. It is this power that we put at the service of the skin.

On The Wild Side is one of the few brands certified Cosmos Organic, Vegan and B Corp at the same time. These certifications are not just labels: they reflect our desire to have a positive impact by reinventing the way cosmetics are designed, produced and consumed.

Since our creation, we have supported the French Association of Professional Wild Plant Foragers (AFC), of which we are also members. Through our participation in the life of the association, our patronage actions and our annual financial support, we contribute to the development of a responsible wild foraging sector and to the preservation of biodiversity.

At On The Wild Side, we believe that respect for human rights is inseparable from our mission to develop cosmetics that respect nature. Caring for the skin cannot be done without caring for the women and men who help design, manufacture and distribute our products, nor without preserving the ecosystems on which they depend. This conviction guides our decisions, our relationships with our stakeholders and the way we conduct our business every day.

 

2. Management commitment

The President of On The Wild Side, Anne-Sophie Nardy, formally commits to placing respect for people and the chain of life at the heart of all company decisions. This commitment goes beyond the regulatory framework: it has been part of On The Wild Side's very identity since its foundation.

Specifically, Management commits to:

• Integrating respect for human rights into all strategic and operational decisions, from product formulation to the choice of partners
• Making this commitment a governance priority, reviewed annually as part of the B Corp recertification cycle
• Sharing this policy with all internal and external stakeholders, notably via the onthewildsidecosmetics.com website
• Reporting transparently on our progress, true to the B Corp spirit that drives us

Our B Corp certification reflects our commitment to integrating social, environmental and governance criteria into all our activities.

 

3. International reference framework

This policy is grounded in the internationally recognized fundamental texts on human rights and working conditions, which we consider minimum standards rather than a ceiling.

3.1 United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGP)

On The Wild Side relies on the UN Guiding Principles (Ruggie Framework, 2011), based on three pillars: the state duty to protect human rights, the corporate responsibility to respect them, and access to effective remedy for victims. As a company committed to "conscious beauty," we consider that our responsibility covers our entire value chain, from wild foraging to delivery to the end customer.

3.2 Fundamental conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO)

We refer to the eight fundamental ILO conventions, covering: the abolition of forced labor (Nos. 29 and 105), the elimination of child labor (Nos. 138 and 182), non-discrimination in employment (Nos. 100 and 111), and freedom of association and collective bargaining (Nos. 87 and 98). These principles apply to all our employees and also to our partners, in particular the professional foragers we work with.

3.3 Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR, 1948)

More broadly, our policy is guided by the universal principles of dignity, equality and fair working conditions set out in the UDHR. They form the ethical foundation on which we build all our professional relationships.

 

4. Scope

This policy applies to all of On The Wild Side's activities and covers:

• All of the brand's staff (permanent and fixed-term employees, interns, work-study students, service providers, subcontractors, suppliers), based in France
• Professional foragers and wild foraging partners involved in our supply chain
• The laboratories and subcontractors that manufacture our products in France
• Our commercial partners (distributors, resellers, points of sale: Galeries Lafayette, Sephora, pharmacies and international partners)
• Our customers, whether they buy online or in store

5. Our human rights commitments

5.1 Dignity, working conditions and fair pay

On The Wild Side guarantees all its employees a dignified, safe and respectful working environment. We apply employment conditions that comply with current legal requirements and ensure fair pay, without discrimination. Our human-scale model allows us to maintain a direct and attentive relationship with every team member.

5.2 Non-discrimination and equality

Founded by a woman in a sector long dominated by large groups, On The Wild Side naturally embodies a culture of equality. We are committed to practicing no discrimination based on sex, origin, age, disability, religion, beliefs or sexual orientation at any stage: recruitment, pay, training, promotion.

5.3 Combating harassment

On The Wild Side has a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of psychological, sexual or discriminatory harassment. Any situation can be reported to Management or to the Head of Operations, who undertake to examine reports confidentially and without retaliation.

5.4 Freedom of association and social dialogue

We respect and encourage the right of every employee to associate freely, to join a trade union of their choice and to take part in collective bargaining, in compliance with applicable legal provisions.

5.5 Respect for biodiversity and foragers' rights

Wild foraging is at the heart of On The Wild Side's model. We work with professional foragers whose expertise, rights and working conditions we respect. We make sure that the economic value created from natural resources is shared fairly among all the players in the chain.

Since its creation, On The Wild Side has been a member of the French Association of Professional Wild Plant Foragers (AFC) and takes part in its General Assembly every year, thus contributing to dialogue and to the development of the sector. Beyond this commitment, we provide lasting support to the association through patronage actions and annual financial support, notably by donating the profits from our Green Week.

Through this partnership, we contribute to the development of a responsible wild foraging sector, to respect for the foragers' expertise and to the preservation of biodiversity.

5.6 Formula transparency and consumer rights

In line with our demanding cosmetic charter (products free from essential oils and synthetic preservatives, certified Cosmos Organic and Vegan), we guarantee our customers clear, honest and accessible information on the composition of our products. We consider the right to transparent information a fundamental human right in the act of consumption.

5.7 Vigilance in the supply chain

In line with the spirit of the French law on the duty of vigilance (2017) and the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, On The Wild Side exercises reasonable vigilance toward all its suppliers and partners. Our products are made in France, which promotes proximity, dialogue, transparency and the monitoring of our partners.

On The Wild Side favors partners based in France or Europe and strives to build lasting relationships based on trust, respect for people, regulatory compliance and good environmental practices.

Human rights issues are taken into account in our purchasing decisions, particularly when selecting, evaluating and monitoring our suppliers. We integrate social and environmental criteria into the monitoring of our partners and favor suppliers who share our commitments to responsibility, ethics and sustainability.

We also expect our suppliers, subcontractors and partners to respect the principles set out in this policy, to implement practices consistent with internationally recognized human rights, and to cooperate with us in preventing and addressing risks when they are identified.

5.8 Personal data protection

On The Wild Side is committed to processing the personal data of its employees, customers and partners with the utmost respect, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

6. Governance and implementation

Anne-Sophie Nardy - President: Approval and steering of the CSR policy, external communication, B Corp commitment

Marie Blaquière -  Head of Operations: Operational monitoring, partner coordination, annual reporting, team training

All employees: Day-to-day application, reporting of concerns, participation in continuous improvement

Partners & foragers (AFC): Application of good foraging practices, compliance with the AFC good practice guide

7. Reporting and grievance mechanisms

Any person, whether employee, partner, forager or customer, who identifies a situation likely to contravene this policy is encouraged to report it. On The Wild Side guarantees:

- Confidentiality of reports

- No retaliation of any kind against people acting in good faith

- Serious and prompt handling by Management

Reports can be sent directly to the President or to the Head of Operations, by any appropriate means

8. Annual review and continuous improvement

This policy is reviewed at least once a year or whenever there is a significant change in our activities, our supply chain or the regulatory framework.

Management specifically assesses:

- Achievement of the objectives set for human rights and social impact

- Applicable legislative and regulatory developments

- The results of supplier and partner assessments

- Employee feedback,

- Feedback and exchanges with suppliers, partners and supply chain stakeholders

As part of continuous improvement, On The Wild Side is committed to progressively strengthening its vigilance practices, its dialogue with stakeholders and its assessment of human rights risks.

9. Link with our B Corp commitment and our CSR strategy

This CSR and Human Rights policy is directly part of our overall CSR strategy, as driven by our B Corp governance. It feeds into the five pillars of the B Impact Assessment:

- Governance: protected mission, transparency, responsible manufacturing in France

- Workers: dignified working conditions, equality, non-discrimination, prevention of work-related risks and continuous improvement of the team's physical well-being, notably through the introduction in 2026 of on-site sessions with Kasper Viargues, osteopath / physiotherapist, to help employees with work-related stiffness and tension

- Community: AFC patronage, support for professional foragers, local economy

- Environment: toxin reduction, 100% natural origin formulas, biodiversity preservation

- Customers: formula transparency, clear information, demanding cosmetic charter

As a B Corp company, we are committed to continuous progress and to using our business as a force for good for people and the planet, true to our mission: reinventing the beauty of tomorrow.

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Policy dissemination

This policy is made public on the On The Wild Side website. It is shared with all employees when it comes into effect, as well as with our main suppliers and partners. It is part of our CSR approach and serves as a reference in our relationships with our stakeholders.