Lucas Meyer Cosmeticsan entity of Clariantmarks two significant milestones in its commitment to sustainability, demonstrating an unwavering ambition to improve responsible sourcing and environmental protection.
Lucas Meyer Cosmetics strengthens its position with two major advances in sustainability. The company celebrates the 25the year of its pioneering Beraca socio-biodiversity enhancement program, while setting ambitious targets for its lecithin platform by 2030.
Since acquiring Beraca in 2021, Clariant has stepped up its efforts to support the program, currently active in 11 Brazilian states and 36 communities, benefiting around 14,000 families. " Beraca's program illustrates how business success and environmental protection can work hand in hand ", said Flavia Igreja, Product Line Manager for Beraca at Clariant. "" After 25 years, this initiative continues to demonstrate that economic empowerment is fundamental to conservation efforts. "
In parallel, the sustainability strategy for the Lucas Meyer Cosmetics lecithin platform, based on 25 years of expertise in lecithin-derived cosmetic ingredients, aims to achieve by 2030, 100 % of guaranteed non-GMO derivatives and at least 80 % of soy lecithin-based ingredients from responsible sources with third-party certification. A commitment to zero deforestation is also in place.
Isabelle Lacasse, Global Marketing Manager, Product Line Management and Formulation at Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant, points out: " This commitment represents a significant step forward in our journey towards sustainability and lecithin platforms. We have already adapted our production capacities and supply chains to meet this objective, demonstrating our dedication to raising industry standards. "
The lecithin platform's strategy focuses on improving supply chain transparency and traceability, while systematically reducing environmental and social risks.
