Agenda

The European edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit comprised four distinct sessions and a workshop. Please contact us to keep updated of the 2025 agenda.

Session One: Industry Developments

Session Two: Green Materials

Session Three: Blue Beauty Potential

Session Four: Sustainability Schemes

Workshop: Sustainability in Packaging

Session One: Industry Developments

This session covered key sustainability developments in the cosmetics industry.

> Keynote: From Soil to Soul

> Mapping Supplying Chains for Traceability

> Sustainability Regulations for Cosmetics

> Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Cosmetics

> Sustainability at Retail

> Consumer Trends & Outlook

> Panel Discussion: Effective Consumer Communications

Session Two: Green Materials

This session gave details of new and emerging green ingredients for cosmetic and personal care products.

> Sustainable Ingredients from Biotechnology

> Biodegradable Cosmetic Ingredients

> New Ingredients from Waste Streams

> Emerging Sustainable Ingredients

> Sustainable Polymers from Green Chemistry

> Potential of Rainforest Ingredients

> Ethical Sourcing of Natural Ingredients

> Panel Discussion: Sustainable Sourcing Challenges & Opportunities

Session Three: Blue Beauty Potential

This session explored approaches to creating and marketing marine-friendly cosmetic products.

> Keynote: Designing Products for Circularity

> The Plastic Footprint of Cosmetics

> Microplastics: Testing and Alternatives

> Innovating with Marine Ingredients

> Innovating with Algae-Based Ingredients

> Creating Marine-Friendly Natural Sunscreens

> Marketing Waterless Beauty Products

> Panel Discussion: Reviving Marine Ecosystems

Session Four: Sustainability Schemes

This session gives an update on sustainability schemes and labels.

> Ethical Labels & Sustainability Schemes Update & Outlook

> EU Green Claims Directive

> Green Claims Verification & Substantiation

> Environmental Impact Labels

> Natural & Organic Cosmetics Market Update

> Decarbonisation and Carbon Labelling

> Certification Scheme for Plant-Based Cosmetics

> Panel Discussion: Future Direction of Sustainability Schemes & Labels

Workshop: Sustainability in Packaging

This workshop discussed the various ways cosmetic & personal care brands can move away from single-use plastics and reduce their packaging footprint.

Please contact us to keep updated on the summit agenda.