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Understanding These Sample Results
This example reflects typical priorities for hair and nail salons, but your unique salon, location, or client base may influence your sustainability plan. For customised recommendations that fit your salon’s size, services, and objectives, take our quick materiality assessment quiz. You’ll receive a tailored action plan designed to help you reduce environmental impact, improve client satisfaction, and strengthen your brand’s reputation as a responsible business.
How We Identify Key Impact Areas
Our assessment tool evaluates seven salon-specific sustainability pillars:
View the sample report below to explore them all in detail.
Using double materiality principles, we analyse both how sustainability issues affect your salon’s profitability and reputation (such as client preferences for eco-friendly services or regulatory compliance) and how your operations impact the environment and community (like reducing chemicals in wastewater or diverting waste from landfill).
Your Custom Sustainability Roadmap
This sample roadmap focuses on high-impact, achievable steps, starting strong with 3 quick wins:
Build Momentum: Targeted Strategies
Each priority area includes expert-backed solutions like:
Track & Share Progress Effectively
We emphasise transparent reporting frameworks and industry certifications to help you:
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We've estimated your sustainability priorities based on your answers. For a precise evaluation, it would be best to speak to an expert.
There's a lot to consider, but to maximise your efforts here are 3 high impact actions to start with.
Switch to organic, cruelty-free, natural products with sustainable packaging and avoid nasty ingredients like microplastics and unsustainably sourced palm oil. Choosing your beauty products responsibly, whether for your use or for resale, attracts conscious consumers and leaves them feeling naturally beautiful.
Switch to reusable alternatives for common supplies such as table covers, applicators and instruments. You'll reduce waste, save money in the long run, and show clients your commitment to sustainability.
Install separation systems and filters, use safer products and proper disposal to reduce chemicals in your wastewater. You'll protect local water systems, comply with regulations, and maybe even save on water treatment costs.
Selecting products that meet environmental and ethical standards. Your product choices define your salon's values and directly impact people and planet throughout the supply chain.
Switch to organic, cruelty-free, natural products with sustainable packaging and avoid nasty ingredients like microplastics and unsustainably sourced palm oil. Choosing your beauty products responsibly, whether for your use or for resale, attracts conscious consumers and leaves them feeling naturally beautiful.
Use responsibly sourced materials and circular design to fit out your space. Designing a sustainable space attracts conscious customers, demonstrates your commitment and creates less waste.
Switch to non-toxic, low-water and low-waste cleaning products and methods. They clean just as effectively while also protecting staff and client health while reducing environmental impact.
Minimising disposables and managing waste from salon operations. Reducing waste saves on disposal costs, lessens environmental impact, and creates a cleaner, more appealing salon experience.
Switch to reusable alternatives for common supplies such as table covers, applicators and instruments. You'll reduce waste, save money in the long run, and show clients your commitment to sustainability.
Implement comprehensive waste segregation to divert and recycle waste, including specific industry schemes. You'll reduce waste sent to landfill, potentially save on disposal costs, and do your part for the planet.
Move your records and billing systems online. You'll reduce paper waste, improve organisation, and often provide a smoother experience for your clients.
Managing chemicals in beauty products and services. Your choices affect client health, staff wellbeing, water systems, and increasingly matter to conscious consumers seeking safer options.
Install separation systems and filters, use safer products and proper disposal to reduce chemicals in your wastewater. You'll protect local water systems, comply with regulations, and maybe even save on water treatment costs.
Upgrade ventilation and choose low-VOC products for better air quality. Your staff and clients will appreciate the fresher air, and you'll create a healthier workspace for everyone.
Creating a positive, safe workplace for beauty professionals. Happy, healthy employees provide better client experiences, reduce turnover, and build your salon's reputation.
Align your practices with ILO International Labour Standards while ensuring you meet all local labour laws and industry agreements. Meeting these standards protects your workers' rights and protects your business against legal and reputational issues.
Implement comprehensive health and safety practices to protect your staff from harm. Strong safety protocols and culture protect your team, avoid legal risks, and create a more productive environment.
Foster an environment where employees feel valued, supported, listened to and empowered. A positive culture, inclusion of diversity, employee consultation and mental health protections boost morale, reduce turnover and attract top talent.
Managing energy use and emissions in your beauty business. Smart energy choices cut utility bills, reduce environmental impact, and appeal to eco-conscious clients seeking greener services.
Switch to renewable energy by installing solar panels if possible or purchasing renewable-powered electricity. This is one of the most significant changes you can make to reduce your carbon footprint and will also reduce your costs in the long run.
Upgrade lighting, HVAC systems and building insulation for maximum efficiency. Smart energy management cuts energy bills, creates a more comfortable space for clients, and reduces your carbon footprint all at once.
Switch to efficient versions of your essential beauty equipment, like hairdryers, UV lamps, wax pots, autoclaves and dryers. You'll save on energy bills, reduce your carbon footprint, and often get better performance from modern equipment.
Managing water consumption in salon services and cleaning. Efficient water use reduces utility costs, minimises environmental impact, and demonstrates responsible resource management.
Install water-saving fixtures throughout your salon. You'll reduce water bills, conserve a precious resource, and often see a quick return on your investment.
Ensuring your beauty business operates with integrity and transparency. Strong governance builds client trust and protects your business from risks and reputation damage.
Maintain transparency in pricing and billing and adhere to responsible sales practices. Prioritising the welfare and rights of your patients builds trust and avoids unhealthy beauty standards.
Implement rigorous measures to protect customer information. Strong cybersecurity measures protect client privacy, maintain trust, prevent costly breaches and ensure compliance with data protection laws.
Collect data on your environmental and social footprint. Tracking performance helps identify opportunities for improvement and demonstrate progress to stakeholders.
Develop a sustainability strategy that identifies your specific environmental and social priority areas with clear targets and an action plan to achieve them. A focused roadmap aligns your team and drives meaningful change.
Report on your sustainability commitments and progress honestly and transparently, and aligned with best practice frameworks. Sharing both the good and the bad builds trust with customers, staff, and stakeholders while showcasing your efforts.
Pursue certifications that validate your sustainability efforts in your operations. Achieving recognised standards demonstrates leadership, enhances credibility and attracts conscious clients.
Support local community causes and environmental initiatives that are relevant to your business or stakeholders. Creating positive impact for people and planet builds goodwill, strengthens ties, and demonstrates your values in action.
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