Get ready to dive into the exciting world of sustainable packaging claims in the beauty industry with Maggie Spicer, a marketing and legal expert, on the Packaging Brothers Podcast! In this captivating series of three episodes, join Maggie as she explores the fascinating realm of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. Discover how ESG standards play a pivotal role in shaping the beauty industry's future. With infectious enthusiasm, Maggie unravels the challenges and opportunities that come with implementing ESG guidelines. She highlights the pressing need for industry-specific regulations and emphasizes how ESG not only attracts top talent but also appeals to conscious consumers. If you're passionate about sustainability and innovation in beauty, this podcast is an absolute must-listen!
On this episode, we'll talk about:
•ESG is an investment reporting framework for publicly traded companies to report on environmental, social, and governance themes.
•The beauty industry has become pioneering in sustainability and reporting due to consumer interest and tangibility of beauty and personal care products.
•ESG encompasses governance, environmental, and social aspects, with governance focusing on corporate operations and data privacy.
•The use of AI in retail raises ethical questions about consumer privacy and data rights.
•Corporate governance includes diversity, equity, inclusion efforts, and supplier due diligence policies.
•The social aspect of ESG focuses on human health and safety, and sourcing policies for ethically sensitive materials.
•Challenges of verifying ethical sourcing in the absence of governing bodies are discussed.
•The importance of a holistic view of the supply chain for a responsible and sustainable industry is emphasized.
•Emphasizes the importance of considering sustainability at the ideation stage of product development.
•The need for industry-specific guidelines and standardization in green claims is emphasized.
•The importance of ESG in attracting young talent and appealing to consumers is highlighted.
Maggie Spicer is the founder of Source Beauty ESG. She combines a background as a supply chain lawyer for global technology companies with experience in skincare product design to help beauty brands and retailers with sustainability-focused compliance, design, and strategy.
For more information and to explore other episodes, go to www.ppcpackaging.com/the-packaging-brothers
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Website: http://www.ppcpackaging.com/
Find out more about Maggie on her website and connect with her on LinkedIn.
Website: http://www.sourcebeauty.co/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretjanespicer/
The views and opinions expressed on the "Packaging Brothers" podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Packaging Brothers, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2024.
Get ready to dive into the exciting world of sustainable packaging claims in the beauty industry with Maggie Spicer, a marketing and legal expert, on the Packaging Brothers Podcast! In this captivating series of three episodes, join Maggie as she explores the fascinating realm of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. Discover how ESG standards play a pivotal role in shaping the beauty industry's future. With infectious enthusiasm, Maggie unravels the challenges and opportunities that come with implementing ESG guidelines. She highlights the pressing need for industry-specific regulations and emphasizes how ESG not only attracts top talent but also appeals to conscious consumers. If you're passionate about sustainability and innovation in beauty, this podcast is an absolute must-listen!
On this episode, we'll talk about:
•ESG is an investment reporting framework for publicly traded companies to report on environmental, social, and governance themes.
•The beauty industry has become pioneering in sustainability and reporting due to consumer interest and tangibility of beauty and personal care products.
•ESG encompasses governance, environmental, and social aspects, with governance focusing on corporate operations and data privacy.
•The use of AI in retail raises ethical questions about consumer privacy and data rights.
•Corporate governance includes diversity, equity, inclusion efforts, and supplier due diligence policies.
•The social aspect of ESG focuses on human health and safety, and sourcing policies for ethically sensitive materials.
•Challenges of verifying ethical sourcing in the absence of governing bodies are discussed.
•The importance of a holistic view of the supply chain for a responsible and sustainable industry is emphasized.
•Emphasizes the importance of considering sustainability at the ideation stage of product development.
•The need for industry-specific guidelines and standardization in green claims is emphasized.
•The importance of ESG in attracting young talent and appealing to consumers is highlighted.
Maggie Spicer is the founder of Source Beauty ESG. She combines a background as a supply chain lawyer for global technology companies with experience in skincare product design to help beauty brands and retailers with sustainability-focused compliance, design, and strategy.
For more information and to explore other episodes, go to www.ppcpackaging.com/the-packaging-brothers
Follow PPCPackaging on social media! 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pacific-packaging-components-inc-/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PPCPackaging/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ppcpackaging/?hl=en
Website: http://www.ppcpackaging.com/
Find out more about Maggie on her website and connect with her on LinkedIn.
Website: http://www.sourcebeauty.co/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretjanespicer/
The views and opinions expressed on the "Packaging Brothers" podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Packaging Brothers, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2024.