We are pleased to announce the addition of AETHIC’s Reef-Safe Sunscreen SPF50 to our Hub of Verified Solutions. This marks a pivotal expansion for the Hub, as it represents the first sunscreen and the first consumer product to successfully undergo a rigorous third-party verification process.
Our verification framework remains committed to absolute transparency, utilising a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to evaluate environmental and human health impacts. By comparing performance against the “Business As Usual” (BAU) market standard, we provide the yachting industry with data-driven evidence of a product’s credentials.
AETHIC Reef-Safe Sunscreen SPF50
AETHIC’s inclusion in the Hub follows an extensive LCA conducted by ANKA Sustainable Solutions, with a formal third-party review completed under ISO 14071:2024. This scientific approach ensures that the “reef-safe” designation is backed by measurable performance rather than just marketing claims.
When measured against the industry benchmark, AETHIC’s solution demonstrated:
- A lower environmental footprint across 11 of the 16 quantified environmental impact categories. An analysis within AETHIC’s independently reviewed Life Cycle Assessment, using the ReCiPe methodology, found AETHIC’s marine ecotoxicity score (during production) to be up to 52% lower than representative market.*
- A carbon footprint that is 45% lower than the established market SPF50 formulation alternative.
As the superyacht industry increasingly prioritises ocean conservation, the verification of daily-use products like sunscreen is essential. AETHIC’s commitment to this level of scrutiny provides crew and owners alike with a verified choice that aligns with the health of the marine ecosystems they enjoy.
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AETHIC’s Reef-Safe Sunscreen joins a growing list of verified technologies that are setting a new standard for the maritime sector. By subjecting products to a Life Cycle Assessment, suppliers can demonstrate true credibility and help drive the industry toward more responsible practices.
Explore AETHIC’s full verification data: https://waterrevolutionfoundation.org/verified-solutions/
Learn more and initiate the verification process: https://waterrevolutionfoundation.org/programmes/hub-of-verified-solutions/
*AETHIC’s sunscreen is formulated without zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, nor oxybenzone, octinoxate, and octocrylene — UV filters that peer-reviewed science has linked to coral bleaching and bioaccumulation in marine organisms, and the last three of which are now banned in marine-protected areas in Hawaii, Palau, Thailand, Bonaire and the Florida Keys. AETHIC’s three UV filters — MBBT, DHHB, and EHT — were selected and independently tested for marine eco-compatibility, and are recognised in scientific literature as significantly less harmful to coral reef ecosystems than the filters they replace. The formulation was also tested in its entirety and is protected by European Patent EP 2 736 482 B1, as well as other jurisdictions which define eco-compatibility with coral reef ecosystems as the standard the product is held to.