our Work
The EcoBeautyScore Association work is based on
four pillars.
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A science-based method
for measuring environmental impacts throughout the life-cycle of products, based on the principles of the European Union’s Product Environment Footprint methodology (PEF).
A Common database
of environmental impacts of standard ingredients and raw materials used in formulas and packaging (leveraging EcoInvent and SPICE databases).
A Clear scoring system
containing an A to E score that enables the consumer to easily compare like-for-like beauty products.
A User-Friendly Platform
usable by non-experts, that enables each brand to calculate the environmental impact and the associated score of individual products (developed in collaboration with life-cycle software provider Pilario).
Our Independance
The EcoBeautyScore methodology was developed by LCA specialists and cosmetics industry experts, under the guidance of an independent environmental consultancy. It has undergone thorough review by an external panel of LCA experts and two rounds of public consultations.
Additionally, EcoBeautyScore has worked with E&H (the consulting branch of the Ecocert Group) on three areas to ensure the scoring system is as robust as possible:
- Critical Methodology Review. To ensure alignment with the European Commission’s PEF standards and ISO norms 14020 &14025 that relate to LCA, enabling the EcoBeautyScore to provide transparent and clear product environmental impact information to consumers.
- Integration audit. To verify that the EcoBeautyScore platform is an accurate reflection of the methodology.
- Certification framework. To develop a trusted certification system that audits brands when scoring their products. As part of this framework, users can choose from a list of approved verifiers to conduct their audit.
E&H reviewed and verified the EcoBeautyScore methodology and scoring platform on 26th May 2025. However, we realise that the process of developing a scoring system such as this should be one of continuous improvement. EcoBeautyScore will therefore continue to work closely with E&H to improve and evolve the methodology, database and data sources in line with scientific progress and the recommendations made during the above methodology reviews.One key area of focus in the coming months is to ensure that the EcoBeautyScore Association can continue to work as an independent not-for-profit aiming to bring transparency to consumers of beauty products. As part of this effort, the EcoBeautyScore Association plans to establish two new working groups: an Independent Stakeholder Committee which will review & advise on the key governance decisions made by the Board of Directors, and an Independent Scientific Committee to provide critical guidance and input to major methodological developments.
To learn more about our work, you can view our full methodology here, or check out the summarised overview here.
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The EcoBeautyScore
timeline
Consortium framework
Definition of the technical framework and Consortium’s governance
2022
Kick-off
Start of the methodological work on the footprinting and scoring, communication and recruitment.
2023
First prototype
Testing of the methodology with real products and consumer testing of the score
2024
Additional developments
Tool, methodology and database further developments and refinements
2025
Platform and Consumer launches
Launch of the EcoBeautyScore platform to the cosmetics industry and the publishing of scores for consumers