Since its creation, Taobé has always strived to build healthy working relationships, whether with its clients or its employees. As part of its commitment to strengthening these standards, Taobé has worked with the BEP and their support team to implement an Environment Sustainability Governance ESG Commitment policy. Concretely, this policy has led to:
We will continue to issue an ESG Commitment report on a yearly basis to track our progress and ensure these efforts reflect concrete actions rather than empty words.
In today’s global crisis, there is a great deal at stake when considering cosmetics manufacturing and the preservation of the environment:
Water pollution and shortages can be both an impact of, and a challenge for, cosmetics manufacturing:
Biodiversity loss and the use of concerning substances are also challenging for cosmetic brands:
Europe has set high goals for the cosmetic industry in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, the above represents both a risk and an opportunity for Taobé in its expert support of cosmetic brands. Ignoring ESG criteria would prevent us from properly supporting the brands that trust us for their regulatory and compliance work. On the other hand, anticipating the integration of ESG criteria into the Cosmetics Regulation represents an important opportunity to assist and guide the cosmetic brands we work with towards more sustainable production of their cosmetic products, allowing them to meet future ESG standards in advance. For more information, see our article on sustainable cosmetics.
Taobé’s ESG commitment is not only a business strategy but also a commitment to guiding its clients towards the next generation of cosmetics: more sustainable, more ethical, and healthier for people and the planet.
By choosing us as your regulatory and compliance partner, you secure the longevity of your cosmetic formulations while meeting the growing demand of (eco) consumers. Interested in the eco-services we offer? Contact us.
ESG stands for Environment, Sustainability and Governance. It refers to the criteria used to assess a company’s environmental impact, social responsibility, and governance practices. These ESG criteria are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Sustainability matters as the climate crisis and consumer expectations affect how cosmetics are made and regulated. Brands that fail to adapt risk compliance issues, ingredient shortages and consumer rejection. For more details, see our article on sustainable cosmetics.
Europe defines ESG criteria to measure a company’s impact on people and the planet. It is no longer enough for cosmetics to be organic, clean, vegan or natural — sustainability now requires a full cradle-to-grave view of the product and efforts across the entire supply chain.
Cosmetic brands can improve their environmental footprint through eco-formulation, better water management, local ingredient sourcing, removing ecotoxic substances and using recycled packaging. Regulations such as the Refillable Cosmetics Regulation help guide these efforts.
Eco-friendly cosmetic packaging can include certified sustainable plastics, cardboard, glass or aluminium. The most sustainable option is the one that avoids waste, in line with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which targets zero waste by 2050.
Greenwashing occurs when a product claims to be clean, natural or eco-friendly without proper evidence. Brands making weak or partial sustainability claims risk being accused of misleading consumers.
The European Green Deal requires all cosmetic products to meet higher environmental, social and economic sustainability standards by 2050. Brands that delay ESG action risk falling out of compliance and losing market relevance.
Contact us today to find out how we can help your brand stand out as a virtuous player in the cosmetics industry.