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.