Nicole Chang is an Engineer in Green Chemistry at The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC), where she supports the integration of sustainable chemistry principles into product development and formulation. Her work focuses on advancing environmentally responsible design practices across global product portfolios while aligning innovation with corporate sustainability goals. Nicole is actively engaged in cross-functional collaboration to scale green chemistry solutions and plays a key role in connecting scientific innovation with real-world application.

Mathilde Hirondart is a chemical engineer leading the Natural Extracts Innovation at MANE, a global leader in the flavors and fragrances industry. In her role, she focuses on developing new natural ingredients by combining scientific expertise with a strong attention to sustainability. She works closely with plant-based raw materials, exploring how to use them in smarter, more responsible ways, and integrating eco-design principles from the earliest stages of innovation.

Kenneth Laverdre is a Fellow in Sustainability and Materials Science at The Estée Lauder Companies, where he focuses on advancing materials innovation sustainability and integrating green chemistry into product and packaging development. With extensive experience in applying lifecycle thinking and sustainable design principles, Kenneth works to reduce environmental impacts across global supply chains. He has played a key role in industry collaborations and knowledge-sharing initiatives aimed at accelerating the adoption of sustainability practices in consumer products.

Enkeledo Menalla is a predoctoral researcher in chemical engineering at the University of Valladolid, affiliated with the Institute of Bioeconomy and the Department of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Technology. His research focuses on process engineering and the development of sustainable systems for chemical production. Through his academic work, he contributes to advancing scalable, environmentally responsible technologies that support the transition to a circular and bio-based economy.

Eva Thompson is a Principal Scientist in Green Chemistry at The Estée Lauder Companies, where she leads the development and application of the company’s Green Score methodology—a tool used to evaluate the environmental and human health impacts of cosmetic ingredients and formulations. She works to embed green chemistry principles into product design, enabling more informed decision making across the organization. Eva holds an MSc in Green and Sustainable Chemistry from the University of Nottingham and a BS in Biochemistry from the University of Michigan, and is a recognized voice in advancing innovation sustainability in the beauty industry.