Denis Moiraud, Médicos: The circular economy, driving investment and innovation

Eco-design, sustainable sourcing, recycling optimization, responsible production... all within the framework of a policy that was, at the start, voluntary and which later became mandatory in terms of social and environmental responsibility, without forgetting the implementation of an essential risk management program. The Medicos teams are focused on proactivity and customer satisfaction.
Denis Moiraud, Site Manager, gives us an update.

An everyday job !
Denis Moiraud : Here, as elsewhere, there is no room for error! The beauty industry is increasingly adopting sustainable innovations. At Medicos, the implementation of recyclability and circularity principles in our design processes is an essential approach to create products that can be reused or effectively recycled at the end of their life cycle, in particular through the RecyClass label.
We rely primarily on laws and regulations concerning packaging (PPWR, SUP guidelines,…).
We strive to create minimalist packaging. This means reducing weight and thickness, designing packaging using recycled, recyclable, refillable, and reusable materials, and assessing the overall footprint of products by taking into account the different stages of the life cycle.
We are also working on sustainable decoration solutions to minimize their environmental impact.
We seek to offer packaging that is more virtuous, desirable, and responsible, without compromising on ease of use.

A policy that naturally includes procurement.
Denis Moiraud : Of course! Our goal is to move towards 100% recyclable or reusable packaging, reduce the use of fossil materials, develop the use of bio-based materials, promote local sourcing (materials, tools...), and generalize the signing of a code of conduct with our suppliers.
What about recycling?
Denis Moiraud : Incorporating recycled materials into our production process is an essential step towards reducing plastic waste and developing the circular economy.
We also offer a wide range of chemically recycled materials that combine all the advantages of standard resins, without the disadvantages usually associated with mechanical recycling.

This also means producing responsibly!
Denis Moiraud : To achieve this, we work to ensure that our production processes are both environmentally friendly and economically profitable. We manage our energy consumption to avoid waste, and we also manage our raw materials to reduce waste and reintegrate scrap into the processes. All of this is supported using more sustainable materials wherever possible (recycled or bio-based materials instead of virgin materials).
We have partnerships with raw material producers and distributors, who call on us to test materials under development and learn from our results, as do the beauty brand owners we serve.
Controlling our purchases is also important, with more than 80% sourced locally, as well as controlling our flows, all of which is consolidated in our climate change mitigation strategy.

An active social and societal CSR policy!
Denis Moiraud : In addition to our environmental and economic commitments, we are also working on our social responsibilities.
Our commitments, which are clearly defined in our charter, emphasize the importance of people. We want our employees to feel part of our strategy, to work in a safe environment, and to be able to realize their potential through personal and professional development.
We are also committed to the development of the local economy. Medicos aims to play an active role through exchanges and partnerships with communities, professional associations, and schools.
Finally, we are involved in biodiversity conservation projects that contribute to the protection and sustainable management of France’s natural heritage.

Not forgetting risk management!
Denis Moiraud : Medicos has a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and crisis management procedures.
Risks are assessed every six months and this BCP is shared with the Executive Management Committee (assessment of supplier risks, assessment of natural, health, and environmental risks, and assessment of technological risks and accidents).