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Welcome to the Second Annual Supply Chain and Sustainability Summit by the Independent Beauty Association 

 

Experience a Summit That’s Substance, Not Hype 

 

Join us for a virtual event that’s a cut above the rest. The Independent Beauty Association’s Supply Chain and Sustainability Summit is laser-focused on delivering real value to brands and businesses in the beauty industry. No fluff, no vague promises – just actionable insights, expert perspectives, and a community that’s driving change. 

 

What’s in it for you? 

 

Depth of Knowledge

Our summit is your compass through the complexities of sustainability regulations, raw material markets, green ingredients, supply chain dynamics, packaging innovations, plastics, and recycling initiatives. Get insights that matter. 

Expert Voices

Learn from thought leaders representing top cosmetics brands, suppliers, and manufacturers. Dive into Extended Producer Responsibility laws, Post-Consumer Recycled resin, and Environmental Social Governance Reporting with industry pioneers. 

Impactful Sessions 

Our speakers aren’t just effective communicators; they’re field experts. Gain practical advice from engaged professionals who bring real-world experience to the table. 

Applicability 

Whether you’re an indie beauty startup or an established player, our summit equips you with strategies that can be immediately put into action. Fuel your business’s growth. 

Proven Success 

Inaugural attendees have praised our event for its technology, relevant agenda, and seamless flow. Join a community that’s already experienced the value firsthand.  

Agenda

  • Day One | November 1
    12-12:15 pm ET | 9-9:15 am PTOPENING STATEMENTS 
    12:15-1:15 pm ET | 9:15-10:15 am PTSustainability Legislation: Impact on Indie Beauty

    Discuss critical sustainability-related legislation that has been enacted (or is on the horizon) and the compliance implications for cosmetic and personal care companies.  What do companies need to do to comply and by when?  How can companies engage in regulatory rulemaking and implementation?  Topics covered include Post Consumer Resin (PCR) Mandates, Extended Producer Responsibility Laws, Environmental Marketing Claims, and ESG Reporting.  Q&A to follow.

    Allyn Stern, Beveridge & Diamond

    Rachel Gartner, McDermott Will & Emery

     

    1:15 – 1:30 pm ET | 10:15-10:30 am PTBREAK 
    1:30-2:30 pm ET | 10:30-11:30 am PTThe State of U.S. Recycling and Implications for PCR Markets

    What is the state of plastic recycling in the U.S. and what market forces are affecting post-consumer recycled resin supply?  Join IBA in a discussion with Paula Leardini of ICIS and Melissa Niebes of Federal Package to learn more about U.S. Plastics Recycling infrastructure capabilities, resin grades and capacity, and how PCR supply-demand balance is playing out in the beauty industry.  What do you need to know to meet compliance, cost, and consumer demands for recycling in the years ahead?  Q&A to follow.

    Paula Leardini, ICIS

    Melissa Niebes, Federal Package

     

    2:30-2:45 pm ET | 11:30- 11:45 am PTBREAK 
    2:45-3:45 pm ET | 11:45 am- 12:45 pm PTExtended Producer Responsibility – Understanding the Landscape with Circular Action Alliance

    Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws focused on packaging have been enacted in the EU, Canada, and now four U.S. states in an effort to place responsibility for waste management on “producers” rather than municipalities.  In order to comply with EPR laws, producers are required to join a “Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO)” designated in each jurisdiction.  Circular Action Alliance is a Producer Responsibility Organization created by the largest CPG companies in the U.S. and was recently approved to administer Colorado’s EPR program.  They will share the fundamentals of EPR laws, the role of the PRO in an EPR program, and how they intend to collaborate with IBA members and other recycling system stakeholders in the coming months and years.  If you are asking questions like, What is a PRO?  What does a PRO do?  Why am I required to join? then this session is definitely for you.  Q&A to follow.

    John Hite, Circular Action Alliance

    Olivia Barker, Circular Action Alliance

     

    3:45-4 pm ET | 12:45-1 pm PTBREAK 
    4:00-5:00 pm ET | 1:00-2:00 pm PTRefill and Reuse:  Progress and Pitfalls for Indie Beauty

    Environmental laws aim to incentivize producers to design refillable and reusable product systems to improve circularity, but this is a daunting task for the beauty industry.  Infrastructure and guidelines to support refill and reuse are not established for consumers, retailers, or manufacturers.  The FDA guidelines for labeling, safety, and regulatory requirements do not take reuse and refill into account.  Retailers have turnover and shelf space expectations for every sku.  Reverse logistics are not conducive to refill and reuse models for consumables.  How can the Beauty industry tackle the demand for circularity and progress when there are so many pitfalls in the way?  Panel discussion with Q&A to follow.

    Tom Murgatroyd, Handle Recycling

    Richie Rubin, Garcoa

    Simone Swafford, Vogue Regulatory

     

  • Day Two | November 2
    12-12:15 pm ET | 9-9:15 am PTOPENING STATEMENTS 
    12:15-1:15 pm ET | 9:15-10:15 am PTRaw Material Market Update and Forecast

    Get an inside look into raw material availability, capacity, and supply to augment your procurement and forecasting insights heading into 2024.  What materials are tight, what pricing changes are on the horizon, and what are the drivers affecting key material markets?  Join IBA in discussion with Erin McCusker of multinational ingredient distributor, Barentz, and Alta Beauty brand founder, Thembisile Mashinini, as they walk through ingredient supply and demand across the beauty landscape.

    Erin McCusker, Personal Care, Barentz

    Thembisile Mashinini, ALTA Beauty

     

    1:15 – 1:30 pm ET | 10:15-10:30 am PTBREAK 
    1:30-2:30 pm ET | 10:30-11:30 am PTThe Beauty of Biology: Next-gen Ingredients Powered by Biotech

    How do we use biology to inspire innovation?  Join us as Jen Novakovich from The Eco Well talks green ingredient innovation with founders and leaders of the bio-based ingredient revolution in cosmetics and personal care.  Learn how biology serves as a material model, a manufacturing engine, and a high throughput testing lab.  Also delve into the challenges of bucking convention and educating industry and consumers.  Inspiration is where Biology meets Beauty.  Q&A to follow.

    Jasmina Aganovic, Arcaea

    Sonia Renac, Geltor

    Leigh Winters, The Innovation Company

    Rita El-Khouri , K18

     

    2:30-2:45 pm ET | 11:30- 11:45 am PTBREAK 
    2:45-3:45 pm ET | 11:45 am- 12:45 pm PTESG and CDP Reporting: Best Practices for Retail and Regulatory Compliance 

    As retailers and regulators are looking to standardize reporting of sustainability and ESG data, companies need to understand how best to comply.  A comprehensive Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) strategy and Climate Action Plan can differentiate a company for investors and retailers.  Complete Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) reporting can set a brand apart from peers and help major retailers like Walmart and Target meet their sustainability reporting requirements.  Learn tips, insights, and best practices to improve sustainability performance and optimize your sustainability reporting from Maggie Spicer of Source Beauty ESG and Nathalia de Macedo from NSF.  Q&A to follow.

    Maggie Spicer, Source Beauty ESG

    Nathalia Macedo, NSF

    Lisa Spicka de Bevacqua, NSF

     

    3:45-4 pm ET | 12:45-1 pm PTBREAK 
    4:00-5:00 pm ET | 1:00-2:00 pm PTSupplier Diversity in 2023: Evolution or Revolution?

    How are Supplier Diversity programs evolving over time and what is the value of certification?  What is the process for companies to certify as a diverse business?  How does the Beauty industry promote and benefit from supplier diversity throughout the value chain of material and ingredient sourcing, packaging design and creative services, testing facilities and labs, and finally with the brands themselves?  Learn about the Billion Dollar Roundtable, what it takes to certify a company, and why supplier diversity matters in a lively panel discussion with leaders from Ulta Beauty, Citi, The Complete Package and Certify My Company.  Q&A to follow

     

    Rashmi Ghai, Citi

    Rick Burian, Ulta Beauty

    Heather Cox, Certify My Company

    Elizabeth Corrigan, The Complete Package

     

     

Elevate your brand and business in the cosmetics industry. Join us at the Second Annual Supply Chain and Sustainability Summit by IBA. Register now and be part of an event that’s setting new standards for substance and impact. 

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Speakers

Jasmina Aganovic

CEO

Arcaea

Jasmina Aganovic

Olivia Barker

Director, Communications and Stakeholder Engagement

Circular Action Alliance

Olivia Barker

Rick Burian

Senior Manager of Supplier Diversity

Ulta Beauty

Rick Burian

Elizabeth Corrigan

President and CEO

The Complete Package

Elizabeth Corrigan

Heather Cox

Co-Founder and President

Certify My Company

Heather Cox

Rita El-Khouri

VP Innovation

K18

Rita El-Khouri

Rachel Gartner

Counsel

McDermott Will & Emery

Rachel Gartner

Rashmi Ghai

Global Head Citi Commercial Bank ESG

CITI

Rashmi Ghai

John Hite

Advisor, Regulatory and Stakeholder Engagement

Circular Action Alliance

John Hite

Paula Leardini

Senior Analyst & Americas Analyst Team Lead, Plastic Recycling

ICIS (Independent Chemical & Energy Market Intelligence)

Paula Leardini

Nathalia Macedo

Climate & ESG Consultant

NSF

Nathalia Macedo

Erin McCusker

Product Manager, Personal Care

Barentz

Erin McCusker

Tom Myrgatroyd

Co-Founder

Handle

Tom Myrgatroyd

Melissa Niebes

President, Chief Commercial Officer

Federal Package

Melissa Niebes

Sonia Renac

CCO

Geltor

Sonia Renac

Richie Rubin

Executive Vice President

Garcoa

Richie Rubin

Allyn Stern

Principal

Beveridge & Diamond

Allyn Stern

Simone Swafford

Vogue Regulatory

Simone Swafford

Leigh Winters

Managing Partner

The Innovation Company

Leigh Winters

Maggie Spicer

Founder/Principal

Source Beauty ESG

Maggie Spicer

Lisa Spicka de Bevacqua

Director, Sustainability Consulting

NSF

Lisa Spicka de Bevacqua