German impact driven SME with a strong corporate social responsibility and organic certification in cosmetics seeks partners in research to measure their restoration projects' environmental impact

Short summary A SME from northern Germany searches for research partners experienced in impact measurement in order to scientifically evaluate their ongoing local renaturalization projects, such as afforestation, growing flower meadows or renaturation of peatlands. The SME has a very serious social and environmental responsibility approach and would like identify actions with most impact for continuation and further improvement.

Full description A small enterprise from northern Germany produces high quality and solid cosmetic products meeting highest organic and environmental ly friendly standards . Additionally they are striving to fully reach a zero-waste production and develop, test and use new cosmetic packing which is 100% biodegradable at best. The enterprise is expanding for about two years and developed a sales network all over Germany that is strongly growing in sales volume. Right now further cooperations are established in Austria, Switzerland and more European Countries. Apart from the strong claim for positive environmental and social impact, the company hast two specific characteristics, 1. all products (except the solid sun cream ) are manufactured in-house production lines. This way the targeted product quality can be assured and the production flexible and demand-oriented, adjusted. Further, supply chains are shorter which saves CO2. 2. All products are linked to CO2 compensation in cooperation with ‚Climate Partner‘, plus buying the enterprises‘ products supports biodiversity projects in the region the product is bought. For this purpose the enterprise cooperates with local farmers who provide part of their land. In addition to ClimatePartner the enterprise plants one square meter of flower meadow per product sold. This way CO2-reservoirs are created quickly and efficiently and biodiversity is supported to ensure biological balance on-site. In order to measure and validate its sustainability engagement activities, the company is searching for a research organisation experienced in impact measurement for data collection and analysis.

Advantages and innovations - Strong Research and Development focus in product design - A reliable manufacturer of organic, sustainable and green cosmetics with a serious engagement in environmental and social responsibility and definite impact - Support of local biodiversity and CO2-reservoirs that customers can see in the region where they live and a serious interest in scientificly measure these efforts - Sustainable packaging including the invention of own plastic free dispenser from cork - Striving towards a Zero-Waste Policy - Resilient supply chains through own and regional production - Flexible and adjustable quantities through the companies‘ one-stop shop character

Technical Specification or Expertise Sought Experiences in impact measurement is sought for data collection and analysis. Client seeks information about the actual impact of their various social and environmental engagement

Contact / source: NEXT EEN Widgets (europa.eu)