Beauty Packaging Staff09.04.20
Geka, a manufacturer of brushes, applicators and complete packaging systems for the liquid cosmetic industry, has received a Platinum award from the EcoVadis business sustainability rating provider, placing it amongst the top 1% of companies assessed worldwide.
“Being ranked as Platinum by EcoVadis means a lot to Geka,” said Florent Lafond, Geka CEO. “This recognition reflects our continuous commitment on sustainability to our customers and consumers.”
The overall performance rating is based on the 21 criteria defined by EcoVadis over four categories: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement practices.
Sustainable Initiatives at Geka
As part of this sustainability journey, Geka committed to SBTI (science-based target initiatives) in July 2020.
“By committing to this global initiative, we increase our focus on low-carbon growth for the future,” Lafond explained. “By setting ambitious goals, we can adapt to the changing regulatory and business environment. We thereby ensure our company’s sustainability and signal to our customers that we can be a strong partner for them in the long term.”
Earlier this year, Geka presented Reborn, a product line made of recycled plastics and bio-based materials, representing 93% of the total packaging.
Bottlesin the line are made of 100% PCR-PET and caps are made of 100% PCR-PP. Flocked lip applicators are made from minimum 25% recycled flock and brushes from exclusive EOSgreen and EOSgreendelta fibres (bio-based fibres consisting of 100% renewable raw materials derived from the castor oil plant). The wipers are made of LLDPE with a bio-based content of 84%, derived from sugar cane and thread parts are made of 100% bio-based materials also delivered from the renewable castor oil plant.
“Being ranked as Platinum by EcoVadis means a lot to Geka,” said Florent Lafond, Geka CEO. “This recognition reflects our continuous commitment on sustainability to our customers and consumers.”
The overall performance rating is based on the 21 criteria defined by EcoVadis over four categories: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement practices.
Sustainable Initiatives at Geka
As part of this sustainability journey, Geka committed to SBTI (science-based target initiatives) in July 2020.
“By committing to this global initiative, we increase our focus on low-carbon growth for the future,” Lafond explained. “By setting ambitious goals, we can adapt to the changing regulatory and business environment. We thereby ensure our company’s sustainability and signal to our customers that we can be a strong partner for them in the long term.”
Earlier this year, Geka presented Reborn, a product line made of recycled plastics and bio-based materials, representing 93% of the total packaging.
Bottlesin the line are made of 100% PCR-PET and caps are made of 100% PCR-PP. Flocked lip applicators are made from minimum 25% recycled flock and brushes from exclusive EOSgreen and EOSgreendelta fibres (bio-based fibres consisting of 100% renewable raw materials derived from the castor oil plant). The wipers are made of LLDPE with a bio-based content of 84%, derived from sugar cane and thread parts are made of 100% bio-based materials also delivered from the renewable castor oil plant.
