Sustainability Start-up

This award crowns the visionaries, trailblazers, and innovators who are striving to build a sustainable beauty industry. Their activities could involve sustainable ingredients, green packaging, eco-friendly practices, new technology, and / or circular solutions.

2026 Finalists (listed in alphabetical order)

ÄIO
BryoSphere Biotechnologies Inc.
Deep Blue BioTech
Lembas (Fairglow)
Naemos
Savor

The winners will be announced at the awards reception on 27th October in Paris.

Eligibility:

• Must be an early-stage company / start-up that is under seven years old.
• Should have launched at least one product / service.
• Make a clear contribution in terms of sustainability.

Judging Criteria:

• Impact: Makes a significant difference in terms of environmental and / or social impact.
• Innovation: Involves some level of innovation.
• Scalability: The potential to have wide adoption in the industry.
• Verifiable: provide evidence of sustainability claims.

Benefits:

• Industry Recognition: Gain prestigious recognition for your leadership in sustainability.
• Benchmarking & Sharing: Share best practices and inspire others on the path to sustainability.
• Enhanced Brand Reputation: Strengthen your brand image as a sustainability leader and attract talent and consumers aligned with your values.
• Marketing: Communicate your winning achievement to partners and customers

2026 Key Dates:

• Open to Entries: June
• Entry Deadline: 18th Sep
• Finalists Listed: 2nd Oct
• Winners Announcement:  27th October (Sustainable Beauty Awards Reception)

In 2025, the gold winner was C16 Biosciences.
The silver winner was Bamboovement.