The Union for Ethical BioTrade launches new video on Biodiversity in the Green Economy

11 May 2012

Biodiversity in the Green Economy
Biodiversity is at the core of putting into practice the Green Economy. Through ethical sourcing, pioneer businesses working with natural ingredients embrace the full potential of biodiversity. Sustainable innovation is often considered part of their business strategy and the key to success. In this manner, members of the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) are advancing the sustainable use of biodiversity, respect for all actors and improved livelihoods along their supply chains.

Watch the video here: http://www.ethicalbiotrade.org/media/videos.html

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“Sustainability starts with the sourcing of our ingredients”

9 May 2012

UEBT in the press @ Premium Beauty News

Bas Schneiders, Head Corporate Sustainability and International Strategic Sourcing at Weleda, was in Paris last month on the occasion of the conference organised by the Union for Ethical Bio Trade (UEBT). He told Premium Beauty News how the Swiss company works at organizing its business to achieve high sustainability standards.

To read the article, click here

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New Ethical BioTrade Standard published

4 May 2012

The revision process of the Ethical BioTrade Standard was concluded on April 11, 2012 after official endorsement of the Standard by the Board of Directors of the Union for Ethical BioTrade. The UEBT Secretariat received record participation during the two public consultation phases, which have been very valuable in shaping the improvements to the Ethical BioTrade Standard.
UEBT would like to thank all those who have participated in this process.
For more information and to read the new Ethical BioTrade Standard, please click here.

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Consumers expect more transparency on brands’ sourcing practices, says UEBT

23 April 2012

UEBT in the press @ Premium Beauty News

Results of the latest Biodiversity Barometer, which were recently disclosed in Paris by the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT), show that awareness on this issue is generally high around the world. Indeed, the 2012 edition of the barometer finds that 76% of all respondents from around the globe were aware of sustainable development and 64% of biodiversity. Awareness rates are particularly high in countries like Brazil (97%), France (96%), Switzerland (83%) and South Korea (73%). Significant differences of awareness exist between countries, even within the same region.

To read more please click here.

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Barometer highlights need to raise awareness of biodiversity

20 April 2012

UEBT in the press @ Cosmetics Desig-Europe

The 2012 biodiversity barometer published by the Union for Ethical BioTrade has found that awareness of biodiversity is lagging behind sustainability, highlighting the need to improve this.

To read more please click here.

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Baromètre 2012 de la biodiversité

16 April 2012

UEBT in the press @ Beyond Beauty Blog

The Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) a dévoilé le 12 avril à Paris les résultats de son baromètre 2012. Cette année, un échantillon de 1000 personnes était interrogé dans 8 pays (France, Allemagne, Grande Bretagne, US, Suisse, Pérou, Brésil et Inde), dont 3 pays émergents .

Le baromètre a pour objectif d’indiquer l’évolution de la notion de biodiversité dans l’esprit des populations et la manière dont l’industrie de la beauté s’y réfère.

To read more please click here. Pour lire l’article, cliquez ici.

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2012 UEBT Biodiversity Barometer: New insights in biodiversity and sustainability awareness around the world

15 April 2012

The Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) launched the latest Biodiversity Barometer in Paris today.

The 2012 biodiversity barometer finds that 76% of all respondents from around the globe were aware of sustainable development, 64% of biodiversity. Of the top 100 beauty companies in the world, 54 mentioned sustainability in their reporting and web site, while 31 referred to biodiversity.

The barometer provides insights on evolving biodiversity awareness among consumers and how the beauty industry reports on biodiversity. It also illustrates the progress towards achieving the targets of the Strategic Plan of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). This year, the survey was conducted among 8000 consumers in eight countries – Brazil, France, Germany, India, Peru, Switzerland, UK and USA.

For more information please download the Press Release.

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UEBT prepares to open doors to Biodiversity summit

14 April 2012

UEBT in the press @ Cosmetics-Design Europe

The Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) will tomorrow open the doors of its annual Beauty of Sourcing with Respect Conference held in Paris, with ‘The Beauty industry and biodiversity in emerging markets’ a central theme. To read more please click here.

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Beauty and biodiversity : a major issue for Union for Ethical BioTrade

16 March 2012

UEBT in the press @ Beyond Beauty Blog

On next April 12th, Paris hosts the « Beauty of Sourcing with Respect » organized by the Union for Ethical BioTrade. For 2012, the main subject is the Beauty and Biodiversity industry in the heart of emerging markets. To read more, please click here or here for the French version.

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Nagoya Protocol will keep the cosmetics industry on its toes.

6 March 2012

UEBT in the press @ Cosmetics-Design Europe

The Nagoya Protocol comes into action during a time when there is an increased global awareness of biodiversity and specific aspects of the ruling will affect the cosmetics industry. To read more, click here.

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