Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Sector

We work with cosmetics and pharma companies, from formulation to production, through to packaging and distribution.

Our focus is mainly on the integrated management of raw materials, production waste, packaging and ESG data to build more sustainable, competitive and compliant models.

We make the Beauty & Pharma supply chain transparent and circular

Industry figures

6%

Of revenue in R&D

The Italian cosmetics industry invests twice the national average in innovation and research

85%

Of companies engaged in CSR

Italian cosmetics companies are already engaged in social responsibility initiatives

Demand & Supply Chain

The two tensions of the industry

Demand for natural and cruelty-free products is growing, while packaging and the supply chain remain the critical points for environmental impact

Market pressures

ESG & Regulations

Binding obligations

ESG reporting obligations (CSRD, ESRS, EU Taxonomy) and regulations on critical ingredients: microplastics, PFAS and regulated substances

Trasparenza

Market demand

Growing demand for transparency from consumers and stakeholders regarding supply chain, ingredients and production processes

Verifiable claims

Stop greenwashing

Need for verifiable claims to avoid greenwashing and protect corporate reputation

The formula for a more sustainable supply chain

We support beauty and pharma companies in the transition toward circular models, working on ingredients, packaging and production processes with a data-driven approach that complies with European regulations.

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Assessment of the sustainability profile of critical ingredients in relation to restrictions on microplastics, PFAS and other regulated substances

2

Design of low-impact packaging systems, focusing on refill solutions, recycled/bio-based polymers and strategies to reduce single-use components

3

Transformation of processing by-products into high value-added resources through industrial symbiosis and molecular recovery protocols

4

Rigorous quantification of performance (LCA, Carbon Footprint) to ensure credible environmental communication that complies with anti-greenwashing directives

5

Implementation of digital architectures for granular supply chain monitoring, from ingredient traceability to supplier impact

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Support for reporting compliant with CSRD, GRI and ESRS, integrating specific metrics for the safety and sustainability requirements of the cosmetic and pharmaceutical sector

We turn every ingredient into traceable value

Verified supply chain

Complete mapping of a cosmetic brand's supply chain, identifying critical issues regarding PFAS and microplastics and replacing non-compliant ingredients with certified alternatives.

Packaging that closes the loop

Redesign of a skincare line with a refill system and bio-based materials, reducing environmental impact by 40% and enhancing the brand's premium positioning.

Green claims that stand the test

Scientific validation through LCA and carbon footprint for a pharma company, turning generic claims into certified data and protecting reputation against greenwashing accusations.

We bring coherence between formula, ethics and claims

We work with brands that want to make a real difference: less plastic in the oceans, more transparency on the shelves, zero compromises between ethics and performance.

Expertise in cosmetic and pharmaceutical regulations on microplastics, PFAS and regulated substances: we verify compliance before it becomes a legal issue

Scientific validation of beauty claims with LCA, carbon footprint and laboratory tests that protect the brand from greenwashing accusations and litigation

Active projects with Italian cosmetic brands and contract manufacturers, from natural skincare to pharma: we know the industry's dynamics and its production constraints

Packaging for regulated products, balancing regulations on contact with cosmetics/pharmaceuticals, safety, shelf life and refill or eco-friendly solutions

Digital traceability of the ingredient supply chain, increasingly required by consumers, retailers and investors to demonstrate ethical and sustainable sourcing

ESG reporting specific to beauty & pharma with sector KPIs that meet CSRD requirements and the demands of major cosmetics groups

What is the Circularity Platform?

Measurement tools

Our services

EGS Strategy Planning

Managing materials

Emissions and Impact

Communication

Sectors

Segments

Courses

From 100% Italian wheat to a measurable ESG strategy

Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Sector

We make the Beauty & Pharma supply chain transparent and circular

The formula for a more sustainable supply chain

Discover how we turn ingredients into traceable value

Reporting ESG per raccontare trasparenza, artigianalità e sostenibilità

Dalla mappatura delle emissioni all’ottimizzazione di packaging e materie prime

Proteggere reputazione e trasparenza attraverso claim ambientali verificati

KIKO Milano struttura il reporting ESG secondo gli standard GRI ed ESRS

Mappare gli hotspot emissivi per guidare la decarbonizzazione del brand

We bring coherence between formula, ethics and claims

Make your Beauty & Pharma supply chain sustainable