Industry first solution for UK salons to embark on the journey to net zero

With nearly a quarter (23%) of women in the UK stating that they now expect a beauty or wellness service provider to be committed to reducing their environmental footprint, it’s an apt time to announce a new partnership between L’Oréal and Net Zero Now who have launched to develop an industry-first initiative, the Net Zero Salons Programme.

With over 31,000 salons across the UK, hairdressers play a significant role on our high street, not only economically but within local community and now more importantly supporting sustainability efforts towards Net Zero.

Data from the initial Net Zero Salons pilot estimates that the average salon appointment produces 3.1kg of greenhouse gas emission. The programme aims to work with salons towards a benchmark of 2kg per salon appointment and has the potential to reduce the sector’s emissions by a third (33%).

Aston spoke to Simon Heppner, co-founder of Net Zero Now and salon owner Adam Reed.