Sustainability Pioneer Award

The pioneer award is given to an operator in the beauty industry that is a leader / pioneer in some aspect of sustainability; the aspect could be a novel production method, new synthesis process, extraction technique, use / production of novel materials, carbon management, energy management, social aspects, etc. To be eligible, the organisation should be able to demonstrate its pioneer position. Previous applicants to this award should emphasise new or updated aspects of sustainability.

The 2018 winner was Neal's Yard Remedies, runner-up was Weleda, whilst finalists were the Boticario Group and Hair O'Right.