6 CHEMICALS KNOWLEDGE HUB Issue 2 / October 2025 NEWS From the Amazon rainforest to laboratory benches, Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant is transforming the cosmetics industry with two sustainability milestones that blend environmental protection with community empowerment. The company is reinforcing its enduring commitment to responsible sourcing and environmental stewardship with ambitious new 2030 sustainability goals for its lecithin platform and the celebration of 25 years of the pioneering Beraca Socio-biodiversity Enhancement Program. Clariant is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Beraca Sociobiodiversity Enhancement Program, a pioneering initiative that has been creating positive socio-biodiversity impact and empowering communities across Brazil for a quarter century. Since acquiring Beraca in 2021, Clariant has continued to strengthen this program, which now operates in 11 Brazilian states and 36 communities, supporting approximately 14,000 families. “The Beraca Socio-Biodiversity Enhancement Program exemplifies 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.” The program has created sustainable economic opportunities for local populations by providing alternative income sources that reduce reliance on deforestationrelated activities. This approach has successfully bridged local communities with global markets while conserving Brazil›s rich biodiversity. The 25th anniversary of this groundbreaking program will be highlighted at in-cosmetics Latam in late September 2025. At the same time the new sustainability strategy for Lucas Meyer Cosmetics› lecithin platform builds on 25 years of expertise in cosmetic ingredients derived from lecithin. By 2030 the business has committed to offering 100% soy-based derivatives from guaranteed nonGMO soy and ensuring at least 80% of its soy-lecithin-based ingredients are obtained from responsibly sourced soy backed with 3rd party certification. Critically, the initiative also includes a zero-deforestation commitment, striving to ensure the entire soy supply chain originates from areas where forests remain protected. “This commitment represents a significant step forward in our sustainability and lecithin platform journeys”, said Isabelle Lacasse, Head of Global Marketing, Product Line Management & Formulation at Lucas Meyer cosmetics by Clariant. “We›ve already adapted our production and supply chains capacities to achieve this objective, demonstrating our dedication Lucas Meyer Cosmetics advances sustainability with dual milestone achievements
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