Weekly Roundup: Givaudan gets third double A climate rating from CDP, Shiseido establishes Shiseido Creative Company

21 Jan 2022 --- This week in personal care news, Givaudan revealed it had been awarded a double A rating by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). Sandream Specialties announced the extension of its partnership with Surfachem. Cosmetics brand Shiseido revealed its new subsidiary. Meanwhile, Tree Hut showcased its winter skincare lineup.

Changing climates
Recently, Givaudan was granted a double A rating for the third consecutive time by the CDP. The rating means the company has made significant changes to its manufacturing and supply-chain operations. In light of the news, Givaudan has reaffirmed its commitment to become more transparent and sustainable in its practices.

In 2020, the industry giant also became a founding member of the B Movement Builders Initiative. Givaudan has stated its ambitions to become a certified B Corporation.

The CDP is a non-profit that monitors and discloses the carbon output and sustainability practices of more than 13,000 companies worldwide. The organization also supports the climate goals of governments and states. The CDP works with 590 investors and has over US$110 trillion in assets.

Tree Hut says its new line of products addresses winter skin concerns.Changing seasons
In product news, Tree Hut announced its new line of Whipped body Butters and Shea Sugar Scrubs to “winterize” consumers’ skincare routines. The range of winter skincare products will be available to US consumers at Walmart or Target stores and via online retailers. 

Tree Hut’s new line features a range of products with active ingredients, including a Strawberry Sugar Scrub made with salicylic acid. Many of Tree Hut’s formerly available products will also be returning to these outlets.

According to the plastic surgery and cosmetics education website Tajmeeli, moisturizing and hydrating is a big concern for consumers during winter, with #DrySkin being one of the most commonly viewed categories on winter skincare TikToks.

Business moves
Cosmetic and personal care chemicals supplier Sandream Specialties has reported the extension of its partnership with Surfachem. The distributor is now Sandream’s exclusive distributor “for a large list of European countries,” representing Sandream’s personal care and cosmetic pigments on the continent. 

“We are confident that Surfachem will continue to provide our customers with exceptional service,” says Kristen Presti, president of Sandream Specialties. Surfachem, a 2M Group Company, currently supplies to over 65 countries worldwide.

Lastly, this month Japan-based Shiseido announced the establishment of its new subsidiary, Shiseido Creative Company. The legacy makeup and cosmetics brand built the offshoot company out of its former Creative Division, which handled advertising and cosmetics packaging. Shiseido Creative Company’s new CEO, Naomi Yamamoto, has worked for its parent company for over 30 years. 

Edited by Olivia Nelson