Sustainable Beauty Coalition

A coalition of industry experts working to accelerate sustainable business practices and consumer behaviour, with a vision of delivering measurable positive impact for people and the planet.

‘The UK is uniquely positioned to lead the global sustainable beauty movement, but true leadership requires sustainability to move beyond branding and become embedded in every aspect of our industry. It is a privilege to be part of the Sustainable Beauty Coalition, where collaboration and collective action are driving meaningful change.’

Oriele Frank, Pillar President

Committee Members

FEATURED

Gen Z’s “Manifesto for Change” Call’s Beauty Brands to Take Action on Sustainability

When it comes to sustainability, younger generations tend to be labelled either careless or activists. A recent survey by the British Beauty Council, and UNiDAYS (3,533 UK students from January 5th to 7th, 2026) revealed that students have a strong interest in being conscientious about beauty consumption.

FEATURED

Sustainable Change is No Longer An Option; it is The Future

Behind the polished storefronts, aspirational branding and high-performing products, lies a far unsustainable reality. Excessive packaging, opaque supply chains, product waste – the sector’s environmental footprint is still at odds with its carefully curated image.

FEATURED

The Great British Beauty Clean Up: Take-back and Recycling Points

The beauty industry is a source of joy for so many of us, helping people to look and feel their best. However, this currently comes at the cost of our planet. According to The Courage to Change report we produce more than 120bn units of packaging globally, much of which goes to landfill. In fact, 70% of our industry’s plastic waste is not recycled. We can and must do better. We urgently need to reimagine and rethink for the future.

Sustainable Beauty Coalition

Gen Z’s “Manifesto for Change” Call’s Beauty Brands to Take Action on Sustainability

When it comes to sustainability, younger generations tend to be labelled either careless or activists. A recent survey by the British Beauty Council, and UNiDAYS (3,533 UK students from January 5th to 7th, 2026) revealed that students have a strong interest in being conscientious about beauty consumption.

Sustainable Beauty Coalition

Sustainable Change is No Longer An Option; it is The Future

Behind the polished storefronts, aspirational branding and high-performing products, lies a far unsustainable reality. Excessive packaging, opaque supply chains, product waste - the sector’s environmental footprint is still at odds with its carefully curated image.

Sustainable Beauty Coalition

The Great British Beauty Clean Up: Take-back and Recycling Points

The beauty industry is a source of joy for so many of us, helping people to look and feel their best. However, this currently comes at the cost of our planet. According to The Courage to Change report we produce more than 120bn units of packaging globally, much of which goes to landfill. In fact, 70% of our industry’s plastic waste is not recycled. We can and must do better. We urgently need to reimagine and rethink for the future.

Sustainable Beauty Coalition

Gen Z’s “Manifesto for Change” Call’s Beauty Brands to Take Action on Sustainability

When it comes to sustainability, younger generations tend to be labelled either careless or activists. A recent survey by the British Beauty Council, and UNiDAYS (3,533 UK students from January 5th to 7th, 2026) revealed that students have a strong interest in being conscientious about beauty consumption.

Sustainable Beauty Coalition

Sustainable Change is No Longer An Option; it is The Future

Behind the polished storefronts, aspirational branding and high-performing products, lies a far unsustainable reality. Excessive packaging, opaque supply chains, product waste - the sector’s environmental footprint is still at odds with its carefully curated image.

Sustainable Beauty Coalition

The Great British Beauty Clean Up: Take-back and Recycling Points

The beauty industry is a source of joy for so many of us, helping people to look and feel their best. However, this currently comes at the cost of our planet. According to The Courage to Change report we produce more than 120bn units of packaging globally, much of which goes to landfill. In fact, 70% of our industry’s plastic waste is not recycled. We can and must do better. We urgently need to reimagine and rethink for the future.

Sustainability

Planet Positive Beauty: A Beauty Lover’s Guide to Sustainable Choices

In a world where our daily rituals are increasingly intertwined with the health of the environment, the concept of ‘Planet Positive Beauty’ has never been more vital. It’s no longer enough for products to simply make us look and feel good; they must also do good.

08 Jun 2026

By Victoria Brownlie

Sustainability

The Packaging Solutions Summit: Building a Sustainable Beauty Revolution

As an industry driven by competition, sustainable packaging innovation has historically been a series of closely guarded projects, steeped in secrecy but often doomed to fail once scale, accessibility and affordability are factored in.

03 Jun 2026

By Victoria Brownlie

Sustainability

Not just About Image, the Beauty Industry is Also About Impact

The UK beauty industry is a remarkable economic force. Across professional services such as hairdressers, spas and salons, as well as personal care products and retail, the sector contributes £28.4 billion to UK GDP.

03 Jun 2026

By Orielle Frank