04.11.22
Global beauty company Beiersdorf has reached a milestone on its journey towards achieving a climate-positive future by launching its first product containing an ingredient obtained from recycled carbon dioxide. This is made possible by the carbon capture and utilization (CCU) process, which is an ultramodern method for making use of carbon.
The CO2-recycling technology comprises multiple steps. First, the carbon dioxide is collected at locations such as e.g. industrial chimneys and diverted to a bioreactor, where it is then fermented and processed into a cosmetic ethanol.
“Our ambition is to offer consumers the highest product quality possible at all times. To make that happen, we combine our deep scientific expertise with the latest technologies such as this type of artificial photosynthesis,” says Dr. Gitta Neufang, corporate senior vice president Global R&D at Beiersdorf. “I am delighted that our product developers have initiated this innovative men’s skin care concept together with our partners and that they were the first in our industry to bring it to market. It is an impressive step that is bound to be followed by more developments in this direction.”
The moisturizer contains a total of 14 percent ethanol that has been obtained through alternative methods. Moreover, the formula is 100 percent free of microplastics, silicones, mineral oils, and PEG/PEG derivatives.
This men’s skin-care product is climate-neutralized and manufactured using electricity from 100 percent renewable sources. The formula is also 99 percent biodegradable, with fully recyclable packaging.
“This new men’s skin care product with the innovative CO2-recycling technology represents an important milestone for us,” says Jean-Francois Pascal, vice president Sustainability at Beiersdorf. “The ‘Climate Care’ name hits the mark very well, as our sustainability engagement goes far beyond the scope of our skin care products and puts climate action at the center of our approach.”
Beiersdorf has set itself very ambitious carbon-reduction targets. The company wants to achieve an absolute reduction of 30 percent of its scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions and 10 percent of its scope 3 emissions group-wide by 2025 (using 2018 as a basis). These targets have been recognized by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and align with the demands of scientists to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
The Nivea Men Climate Care Moisturizer will be launched on the German market in early June 2022, starting as a limited edition at drugstores and online retailers.
The CO2-recycling technology comprises multiple steps. First, the carbon dioxide is collected at locations such as e.g. industrial chimneys and diverted to a bioreactor, where it is then fermented and processed into a cosmetic ethanol.
Beiersdorf’s Mission for Climate Protection
The formula of the new Nivea Men Climate Care Moisturizer has a soothing effect on the skin and adds a refreshing moisture boost.“Our ambition is to offer consumers the highest product quality possible at all times. To make that happen, we combine our deep scientific expertise with the latest technologies such as this type of artificial photosynthesis,” says Dr. Gitta Neufang, corporate senior vice president Global R&D at Beiersdorf. “I am delighted that our product developers have initiated this innovative men’s skin care concept together with our partners and that they were the first in our industry to bring it to market. It is an impressive step that is bound to be followed by more developments in this direction.”
The moisturizer contains a total of 14 percent ethanol that has been obtained through alternative methods. Moreover, the formula is 100 percent free of microplastics, silicones, mineral oils, and PEG/PEG derivatives.
This men’s skin-care product is climate-neutralized and manufactured using electricity from 100 percent renewable sources. The formula is also 99 percent biodegradable, with fully recyclable packaging.
“This new men’s skin care product with the innovative CO2-recycling technology represents an important milestone for us,” says Jean-Francois Pascal, vice president Sustainability at Beiersdorf. “The ‘Climate Care’ name hits the mark very well, as our sustainability engagement goes far beyond the scope of our skin care products and puts climate action at the center of our approach.”
Beiersdorf has set itself very ambitious carbon-reduction targets. The company wants to achieve an absolute reduction of 30 percent of its scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions and 10 percent of its scope 3 emissions group-wide by 2025 (using 2018 as a basis). These targets have been recognized by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and align with the demands of scientists to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
The Nivea Men Climate Care Moisturizer will be launched on the German market in early June 2022, starting as a limited edition at drugstores and online retailers.
