The details of the Sustainability Zone have been announced by in-cosmetics Global. This area of the trade show offers a comprehensive space designed to help brands reduce their environmental impact while enhancing their sustainability credentials.
Sponsored by AAK and in partnership with The Green Chemist Consultancy and Ecovia Intelligence, the zone will provide invaluable opportunities to explore green solutions. It will be staged across the following key areas, which will serve as a catalyst for learning, networking, and discovering sustainable solutions:
- Forum
- Display
- Theatre
- Pavilion.
The zone will be led by organisations including AAK, The Carbon Trust, Provital, the International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety (ICCS), Givaudan, NATRUE, Syensqo, Carbonwave, and more. It will interactive sessions, exhibits, showcases and expert presentations.
Sustainability Zone Forum
Sponsored by AAK and curated by The Green Chemist Consultancy, the Forum will feature a two-day programme of expert-led discussions on green chemistry, regulatory compliance, life cycle analysis and ethical ingredient sourcing. Speakers will explore ways to drive sustainability improvements, minimise environmental impact and address unmet industry needs. The aim is to provide valuable insights into sustainable practices across formulation, packaging and beyond. This year, the Forum will be located on the show floor, ensuring better accessibility for attendees.
Speakers from The Carbon Trust will share insights into ways the beauty industry can update its practices to align with net-zero targets and avoid greenwashing in ‘Navigating Net Zero: Communicating with Credibility in the Context of the EU Green Claims Directive.’
Judit Camargo, Founder & CEO of Roka Furdada, will delve into the benefits of upcycling. Judit will explore the antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-acne properties of Sotabosk, a lignin-based cosmetic ingredient derived from upcycled biomass byproducts. This session is titled: ‘Roka Cirkle Sotabosk: Redefining Sustainability Through Upcycling.’
Interactive display area
Also sponsored by AAK, the interactive Display area will spotlight product advancements in sustainable personal care. This space will feature display pods showcasing sustainable projects and initiatives. Responsibly sourced raw materials that deliver a high performance with a reduced environmental impact with also be featured. Exhibitors such as Oleon NV will demonstrate the benefits of recyclable and reusable esters produced by enzymes. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the latest innovations in sustainability. They will also gain insights into the industry’s most forward-thinking solutions from suppliers like Provital, Nouryon, AAK Sweden and more.
Sustainability Theatre
This area will provide a platform for expert insights from AAK, Lanxess Deutschland, Beauty Kitchen and others discussing eco-design and transparent, responsible sourcing. Topics include ingredient formulation, circular economy strategies, and how reducing Scope 3 emissions can make a significant difference to a brand’s environmental impact.
Dr. Barbara Olioso, Managing Director of The Green Chemist will explore the transformative role of sustainability in cosmetics development in ‘Regenerative Beauty with Green Chemistry‘. She will highlight the importance of eco-design in formulation, ethical ingredient sourcing, and sustainable packaging. This presentation will offer insights into how circular design strategies and groundbreaking materials can shape a greener, more equitable future for beauty.
Jacques Courtès, Senior Account Representative, Transparency-One and Dr. Sophie Roelants, COO and Co-founder of AmphiStar will delve into how brands can use data and new ingredients to meet net-zero targets. They will also explore how to preserve the environment’s natural biodiversity.
Courtès from Transparency-One will present ‘Mapping your Supply Chain and Tackling Worldwide Regulations‘. This session will look at how industry leaders effectively manage supply chains and social risks while tracking progress toward ESG goals. It will demonstrate how businesses can stay compliant with evolving global regulations by efficiently collecting supplier documentation, certifications, and necessary compliance data.
In ‘Sourcing & Valuing Low Carbon Products,’ Kelly Gilroy, VP Commercial Sustainability at Univar Solutions will explore the growing market demand for low-carbon products and the crucial role of Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data in helping brands achieve their sustainability goals.
Mélanie Marquis Schiffer, Sustainability Project Manager at Symrise will discuss the company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. This presentation on ‘Integrating Planetary Boundaries into Portfolio Management and Driving Innovation Toward a Sustainable Future’ defines the ecological limits within which humanity can safely operate. The framework also seeks to preserve natural resources and ecosystems. Symrise utilises this framework to highlight how companies can strive to reduce carbon emissions, conserve biodiversity, and ensure responsible sourcing of raw materials.
Dr. Roelants from AmphiStar will lead ‘From Waste to Wonders: Bringing Performing and Affordable Biosurfactants to the Market,’ discussing the creation of microbial biosurfactants from locally sourced waste and side-products. This includes supermarket food waste and byproducts of the agri-food industry. These circular biosurfactants serve as drop-in replacements for traditional ingredients, without competing with food production or impacting land use, significantly reducing the carbon footprint of finished products.
Sustainability Pavilion
The Sustainability Pavilion will be a hub for connecting with experts and suppliers in sustainable beauty practice. Covering consultancy, accreditation, packaging, distribution and life cycle analysis, companies like Ecovia Intelligence, Fairglow and Natrue will showcase their solutions. These help to enhance transparency and reduce environmental impact across the supply chain.
Roziani Zulkifli, Event Director, in-cosmetics Global, said: “Sustainability is a core part of the beauty industry, and it’s essential to keep pushing for new solutions that benefit consumers and the planet. Whether through innovative technologies, alternative solutions, or new ways of sourcing and creating ingredients, the Sustainability Zone offers an expansive hub for the personal care community to explore these new, creative ideas. It also helps ensure the industry is prepared for evolving regulations and policies while supporting companies in making the necessary changes to stay ahead.”
in-cosmetics Global, presented by KSM, returns from 8 to 10 April 2025 at RAI, Amsterdam. Click here for information and to register to attend.
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