Natura launches free ESG impact measurement platform for businesses
Natura has launched The Future P&L, a free digital platform that enables companies to measure and monetise the social, environmental and human value they create alongside their financial performance.
Brazil opens public consultations on cosmetics and fragrance packaging rules
Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) has opened two public consultations on new regulatory proposals covering the repackaging and reuse of packaging for cosmetics, personal hygiene and perfume products.
Sol de Janeiro Launches Foundation with US$7 Million Commitment
Sol de Janeiro has launched the Sol de Janeiro Foundation, committing US$7 million to biodiversity conservation and the empowerment of young women worldwide by the end of FY26.
COP16 Agreement Sets Groundbreaking Payment Model for Use of Genetic Data in Pharma and Beauty
In a major breakthrough at the COP16 summit in Colombia, nearly 200 countries agreed on a framework for industries—including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and biotechnology—to compensate for the use of genetic information sourced from nature.
Unilever and Business for Nature Coalition Call for Business-Government Action to Reverse Nature Loss at COP16
Unilever, in partnership with the Business for Nature coalition, is calling for stronger collaboration between businesses and governments to address the urgent issue of nature loss at COP16 in Cali, Colombia.
Natura & Co Secures US$244 Million in Local Notes to Boost Amazon Ingredient Sourcing
Brazil’s Natura & Co Holding SA has successfully sold 1.33 billion reais (US$244 million) in local notes, with nearly half of the issuance acquired by IDB Invest and the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
L’Oreal Brazil to fuel fleet with biomethane; signs supply agreement with Gas Verde
L’Oreal Brazil has signed a supply agreement with Gas Verde. The French beauty giant will buy 3.6m3 of biomethane from the energy firm to fuel its entire fleet of lorries.
Unilever factories in China and Brazil awarded Lighthouse status
Two of Unilever’s production facilities have been awarded Lighthouse statues by the World Economic Forum. The award recognises the factories’ use of technology to enhance productivity and efficiency as well as their environmental credentials.
Environment in 2022 – promises, promises
In the first six months of the year, we saw more and more targets set: Douglas published its global ESG goals, China’s Yatsen published its first ESG report and Christian Dior unveiled its eco strategy, while existing sustainability agendas were expanded or extended
Brazil wants research partners, da Silva tells EU
Brazil presidential hopeful, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is appealing to the European Union in a bid to find research partners in order to develop the Amazon region without damaging the ecosystem, according to a report published by Reuters.
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