Dow and Univar Solutions have signed a long-term agreement to broaden access to Dow’s Decarbia product line, a range of low-carbon specialty chemicals for cosmetic applications. Through Univar Solutions’ global distribution network, personal care manufacturers will gain wider access to ingredients backed by Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) certificates. This move addresses growing pressure on brands to reduce emissions across their supply chains, a key concern for aesthetic buyers seeking sustainable sourcing options.
Agreement details
Under the agreement, Dow’s Decarbia portfolio—supported by high-integrity, verifiable PCF data—will be distributed globally by Univar Solutions. The partnership aims to help customers advance sustainability goals with confidence, according to Brendy Lange, president of Performance Materials and Coatings at Dow. “This agreement deepens our collaboration with Univar Solutions and reflects our shared vision to accelerate value chain decarbonization while delivering value to customers,” Lange said.
Carbon footprint methodology
Dow calculates its low-carbon product footprints using the company’s Carbon Footprint Ledger methodology, aligned with international ISO and GHG standards. The certified data enables clients to measure and report carbon emissions with greater confidence. This aligns with a broader industry push toward transparency in sustainability operations, as consumer demand for lower-carbon cosmetic ingredients continues to grow.
Industry context
Beauty companies are strengthening sustainability commitments in response to consumer expectations. In March, L’Oréal partnered with Dioxycle to use plastic created from captured carbon emissions for personal care packaging. In February, Savor launched a Personal Care and Beauty division to produce carbon-free fat alternatives with 90% lower emissions than tropical oils used in cosmetic formulations.
What buyers should watch
By combining Dow’s ingredient portfolio with Univar Solutions’ distribution reach, the companies aim to make sustainable ingredient options more widely available to cosmetic formulators and manufacturers. Aesthetic buyers and distributors should monitor availability of PCF-certified low-carbon ingredients, as they may offer a competitive edge in meeting Scope 3 emissions reduction targets and responding to end-consumer demand for greener products.
Source: Read the original report | Published: June 02, 2026