Evonik & Beiersdorf: Sustainability Challenge

We're convinced that circular and sustainable resource management is a game-changing industry innovation, and one we intend on fully embracing! Evonik and Beiersdorf have already accomplished a lot in terms of reducing their carbon footprint, but they're itching to explore fresh and inventive solutions to help them scale greater heights of sustainability. To achieve this, we need a well-coordinated strategy that involves every level of the value chain working in tandem towards a common objective.

Evonik & Beiersdorf: Sustainability Challenge

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WHY?
Revolutionizing the Cosmetic Value Chain for Sustainability!

Evonik, a leading specialty chemicals company, has joined forces with Beiersdorf, a pioneer in modern skin care. Their aim is to decarbonize their value chain through sustainable raw materials and the utilization of novel digital solutions to achieve sustainability in the Cosmetics Value Chain.

HOW?
Innovate sustainably with industry leaders!

The main aim of this initiative is to create collaborative opportunities for startups and scale-ups that offer sustainable solutions with industry leaders. Startups and scale-ups working with Evonik and Beiersdorf will have the opportunity to expand their business through cooperation, go-to-market partnerships, and access to funding in the sustainability field. This is a unique opportunity for founders to initiate a long-lasting partnership, pooled resources, and generate impact.

WHAT?
Tailored collaboration opportunities!

Evonik and Beiersdorf are passionate about creating new collaboration opportunities with startups and scale-ups. Their aim is to find the best pathway to generate collaboration between startups and scale-ups, and themselves. The value that Evonik and Beiersdorf provide is thus tailored to startups and scale-ups needs.

Event agenda

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Participation requirements are:

Solutions need to have a Technology Readiness Level equal or greater than 4 (TRL-4). Meaning, the solution should have in place a prototype or product beta version.
Solutions do not necessarily need to have traction or previous experience in the cosmetics industry.
Availability to travel to Hamburg to meet with the partners on the final event.

SUSTAINABILITY DAYS

The selected startups and scale-ups for collaboration will be invited to join the Evonik and Beiersdorf in Hamburg, Germany to introduce their activities and to define a collaboration roadmap during dedicated meetings. On the first day, 27th of September, there will be the first get-together of founders and partners, with the option to tailor pitch-presentations in the afternoon. On the second day, 28th September, there will a pitch event in the morning in front of all the startups and representatives from Beiersdorf and Evonik. In the afternoon there will be one-to- one meetings with department heads and VC team members.

CHALLENGE FIT EVONIK

Evonik is one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals. The company is active in more than 100 countries around the world and goes far beyond chemistry to create innovative, profitable, and sustainable solutions for customers. About 34,000 employees work together for a common purpose: improving life today and tomorrow. This purpose can be traced back to the company’s roots more than 170 years ago.

CHALLENGE FIT BEIERSDORF

Beiersdorf has stood for innovative, high-quality cosmetic manufacturing and dermatological research for nearly 140 years. Leading international brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin (dermocosmetics), La Prairie (selective cosmetics), and Hansaplast/Elastoplast (plasters and wound care) are used daily by millions of people around the world. Within our business strategy C.A.R.E.+ sustainability plays an integral role. With our ambitious Sustainability Agenda, we are driving the transformation of skin care along the entire value chain – from innovative product design, the sourcing of sustainable ingredients, efficient production in our factories, until the end of our products’ lifecycles.

Evonik & Beiersdorf: Sustainability Challenge

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