With a growing population and burgeoning middle-class, Asia has one of the fastest growing markets for cosmetics & personal care products in the world. However, cosmetic and ingredient firms in the region are coming under pressure to reduce their environmental footprints.
What practical steps can Asian companies take to lower their environmental impacts? What can be done in terms of raw materials, formulations, production processes, packaging and distribution? What are some of the best- practices in footprint measurement and reduction? Such questions will be addressed at the Asia Pacific edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit.
Taking place in Hong Kong on 10-11 November, the summit will discuss environmental impacts in the context of sustainability metrics, natural ingredients and marketing best practices. For the first time in Asia, a summit will discuss the various ways cosmetic brands and ingredient firms can take practical measures to reduce their environmental footprints.
As part of the conference, a dedicated workshop will explore the various factors influencing the environmental footprint of cosmetic products. Details will be given on the impact of ingredients, manufacturing, distribution, consumption to post-use. Various metrics will be given for each stage of a cosmetic product’s life- cycle. With the use of case studies, advice and guidance will be given to cosmetic and ingredient firms looking to lower their environmental footprints to become more sustainable enterprises.
By focusing on environmental impacts, this 4th Asia Pacific edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit aims to tackle one of the major sustainability concerns of cosmetic companies in Asia. According to Amarjit Sahota, president of the summit organiser Organic Monitor: “Many Asian companies are lagging in terms of sustainability because they are not addressing their environmental footprints”. By putting the spotlight on this important topic, Asian companies should start making greater strides towards sustainability.
