Sustainability Pioneer

This award celebrates operators undertaking pioneering activities to advance sustainability in the beauty industry. They could be pioneers in sustainable raw materials, production methods, new processes, resource efficiency, social aspects, etc.

Note, this year there are two sub-categories for raw materials and other.

2026 Finalists: Raw Materials (listed in alphabetical order)

AAK Personal Care
Hashem Brothers for Essential Oils and Aromatic Plants
Mibelle Persán
Primavera Life
TCI CO., LTD.
The Upcycled Beauty Company

2026 Finalists: Other (listed in alphabetical order)

ADA Cosmetics International
Apivita
Beiersdorf
EcoBeautyScore Association
O’right
Sulapac

The winners will be announced at the awards reception on 27th October in Paris.

Eligibility:

• Sustainability pioneer activities initiated within the last three years
• Pioneer activities make an impact in the beauty industry
• Some evidence of pioneering activity

Judging Criteria:

• Pioneer assessment: Evaluating the pioneering activities.
• Measurable Impact: Assessing the positive and quantifiable outcomes resulting from the pioneering activities.
• Scalability & Replication: Considers the potential for the pioneering activities to be adopted and scaled by others within the industry.
• Inspiration & Leadership: Recognises the potential of the activities to inspire and motivate others to take similar steps.

Benefits:

• Industry Recognition: Get wider recognition of your sustainability credentials
• Competitive Advantage: Stand out from your rivals by highlighting your sustainability award
• Marketing: Communicate your winning achievement to partners and customers
• New Customers: Garner new customers by communicating your sustainability award

2026 Key Dates:

• Open to Entries: June
• Entry Deadline: 18th Sep
• Finalists Listed: 2nd Oct
• Winners Announcement:  27th October (Sustainable Beauty Awards Reception)

In 2025, the gold winner was Laverana.
The silver winner was Croda Beauty.