The European edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit comprises four dedicated sessions and a training workshop...
Monday 25th October
Session One: Sustainability Developments
Tuesday 26th October
Session Two: Green Materials
Wednesday 27th October
Session Three: New Technologies
Workshop: Ethical Labels & Clean Beauty
Thursday 28th October
Session Four: Marketing and Customer Impacts
The 2021 detailed programme will appear here shortly!
Monday 25th October
Session One: Sustainability Developments
The
session begins with a keynote on the future role of cosmetics in
a sustainable society. As part of its green deal, the European
Commission is developing a chemicals strategy for
sustainability. Details are given of this new strategy, as well
as the implications to the cosmetic & personal care industry.
With growing concerns about the environmental footprint of
product packaging, details are given of new sustainable
materials and novel approaches to reduce impacts. A large
cosmetics company shares its experiences with sustainability.
What green issues are most important and why?
The coronavirus pandemic is having a major influence on
sustainability issues in the cosmetics industry. The session
closes with featured speakers debating the evolution of the
sustainability agenda. What issues are gaining prominence and
why? What developments can we expect to see in the coming years?
Tuesday 26th October
Session Two: Green Materials
Green materials continue to make headway in
the cosmetics industry. Some ingredient firms and cosmetic
brands are moving to green ingredients as in a bid to reduce
their environmental impacts. Others are doing so to meet
consumer demand for sustainable & clean beauty products. Green
materials can also be a source of product innovation. This
session covers such developments.
With growing interest in the skin microbiome, details are given
of microbiome-friendly ingredients and a new certification
scheme. The veganism trend is leading to greater consumer
interest in plant-based personal care products. An update is
given on this emerging trend. Other speakers will cover upcycled
ingredients, bio-based materials, clean fragrances and
deforestation-free ingredients. Case studies will be given of
brands developing sustainable products using green ingredients.
Wednesday 27th October
Session Three: New Technologies
New technologies are having a disruptive
influence on the cosmetics industry. They are changing the way raw
materials are sourced and processed, the production of finished
products, as well as distribution and marketing. This session
focuses on new technologies that influence green raw materials and
supply chains.
To begin, a futurist gives some perspectives on the evolution of
sustainable cosmetics. The use of biofermentation techniques and
sustainable extraction methods to produce green ingredients is
discussed. Another speaker shows how green materials can be produced
from greenhouse gases. What are the applications of these green
materials in cosmetic and personal care products? Details are given
of another new technology that helps cosmetic companies move to
zero-waste systems. Using examples, the use of blockchain technology
to provide transparency and traceability in ingredient supply chains
is covered. A case study is given of an innovative online retail
platform.
Thursday 28th October
Session Four: Marketing & Customer Impacts
Customer behaviour is becoming an important
sustainability issue in the cosmetics industry. Operators are
realising that small changes in consumer behaviour can make a major
difference in terms of the environmental impacts of their products.
This session gives an update on marketing and customer impacts.
The concept of skin minimalism is introduced, followed by an update
on the clean beauty trend. A cosmetic brand shares its experiences
in communicating environmental and social impacts to customers. Case
studies are given of brands that are having positive social impacts.
Approaches to encourage sustainable purchases and responsible
consumption are discussed, followed by a panel on consumer
expectations. As the sustainability remit widens, how should brands
communicate their green credentials? What green issues are most
important to consumers? What is the way forward?
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