Greg Adamson
Greg trained as a research toxicologist and has been a member of the Society of Toxicology for over 25 years. He completed his Ph.D. in Biochemical Toxicology in 1990 at the University of Western Australia.
After 10 years in varying toxicology roles across Baby Care and Personal Care businesses at Procter and Gamble, he accepted the position of Director of Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs at Avon Products where he managed the toxicology and regulatory groups for Global R&D.
In 2005, Greg joined Givaudan, a Swiss based Fragrance & Flavour business. He is currently the Senior Vice President-Global Regulatory Affairs, Product Safety, for the Fragrance & Beauty Division
Greg is also a member of Boards for several Trade Associations, including Personal Care Products Council and Household and Commercial Products Association in the US, and Value of Beauty Alliance in Belgium. He also sites in key leadership roles in the International Fragrance Association, the Cosmetics Europe and Research Institute for Fragrance Materials.
Monday December 8
Sustainability & Product Stewardship Council Program
Innovating for the Climate and Safer Products: Driving Carbon Reductions and Safety Through Chemistry
As companies work toward ambitious climate goals, chemistry plays a pivotal role in lowering emissions and ensuring product safety across the product lifecycle. This session will highlight how green chemistry innovations – from the use of bio-based raw materials to energy-efficient formulations and manufacturing practices – are enabling both meaningful carbon reductions and the design of inherently safer products in the household and commercial products industry. Building on the Mid-Year Meeting panel, Monetizing Carbon Reductions, speakers will discuss how chemistry-enabled innovations can deliver climate impact and safety gains simultaneously, creating brand value, operational efficiencies, and measurable progress on sustainability objectives. This session will also underscore how green chemistry is not only about minimizing environmental burdens, but also inventing new products that maximize human and environmental safety. Attendees will gain insights into practical strategies, real-world applications, and future opportunities where green chemistry, climate priorities, and safety innovation intersect.
Speakers:
Greg Adamson, Senior Vice President of Global Regulatory Affairs, Product Safety, & Sustainability, Givaudan
Nivatha Balendra, CEO & Founder, Dispersa
Ross Ellis, Senior Scientist, Borregaard
Adelina Voutchkova, Director of Sustainable Development, American Chemical Society