Climate Change Data

L'Oréal Paris

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2020-2030, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2019

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Human Rights
  • Labor Standards
  • Environment
  • Anti-Corruption
  • Gender Equality
  • LGBTI rights
  • Sustainable Development Goals

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 78% for industrial sites (vs. 2005) and by 29% for administrative and research sites (vs. 2016)
  • Achieved carbon neutrality in 51 sites in 2019
  • Renewable energy consumed by sites is 69% for industrial sites and 55% for administrative and research sites
  • Reduced total generation of transportable waste by 35% for industrial sites (vs. 2005) and by 29% for administrative and research sites (vs. 2016)
  • Reduced total water consumption of sites by 51% for industrial sites (vs. 2005) and by 22% for administrative research sites (vs. 2016)
  • Replaced virgin materials with 13,204 tonnes of recycled materials (PCR), a 52% increase (vs. 2018)
  • 100% of supplies of palm oil or derivatives have been certified sustainable since 2012 and 100% of soya used was certified sustainable
  • 97% of industrial waste is recovered and 0 industrial waste is sent to landfill

Social Achievements

  • Women account for 70% of the total workforce, 54% of Strategy, Group and local key positions, 66% of international brand managers, 31% of Executive Committee members and 53% of Board of Directors members
  • Improved the social and environmental profile of 85% of new or received products launched and 59% of new or renovated products
  • Launched the ‘Enjoy’ pillar of the L’Oréal Share & Care programme, reinforcing telecommuting and flexible working hours
  • Provided over 4,000 disadvantaged women with free high-quality training for careers in beauty
  • Supported over 70,000 people through the Solidarity Sourcing programme
  • Provided employees with a universal set of social benefits in 67 countries
  • Launched the We Can End It campaign to end Human Rights violations
  • #StOpE initiative to fight “ordinary” sexism in the workplace
  • Joined the One In Three Women network to fight violence against women

Governance Achievements

  • CEO leads executive management team in development of corporate sustainability strategy
  • Board of Directors assumes responsibility and oversight for long-term corporate sustainability strategy and performance
  • Established a zero-tolerance policy on corruption
  • Implemented a Speak Up Policy for reporting ethical concerns

Climate Goals & Targets

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Buy & Care responsible purchasing policy
  • Solidarity Sourcing program

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact

Certifications: GEEIS, EDGE

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

L'Oréal contributes to 16 of the 17 UN SDGs through various programs, including its Ethics program, Corporate Responsibility targets, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, Compliance structure, and philanthropic actions.

Awards & Recognition

  • CDP’s triple A rating (four consecutive years)
  • No. 1 globally in the Covalence EthicalQuote index
  • Top 5 in the Equileap Ranking
  • Top 100 Bloomberg Gender Equality Index
  • Named one of the 36 LEAD companies by the UN Global Compact
  • Distinguished as one of the most ethical companies in the world by the Ethisphere Institute

Reporting Period: 2020-2030

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:100% by 2025 (all sites)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Water Management
  • Biodiversity
  • Natural Resource Management
  • Social Inclusion
  • Circular Economy
  • Women's Empowerment

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions of factories and distribution centers by 78% in absolute terms compared to 2005 (while production volume increased by 37%)
  • Improved the environmental or social profile of 85% of new or renovated products (2019)

Social Achievements

  • Helped 90,635 people from disadvantaged communities gain access to employment (2019)
  • Solidarity Sourcing program

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • L'Oréal Fund for Nature Regeneration to restore one million hectares of degraded ecosystems by 2030
  • L'Oréal Fund for Nature Regeneration to capture 15-20 million tons of CO2 by 2030
  • Create hundreds of job opportunities through L'Oréal Fund for Nature Regeneration by 2030
  • Invest 50M€ to finance projects promoting a circular economy by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% per finished product (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 2030
  • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from product transport by 50% per finished product by 2030
  • Strategic suppliers to reduce direct emissions by 50% in absolute terms by 2030
  • Enable consumers to reduce GHG emissions from product use by 25% by 2030
  • Enable consumers to reduce water consumption from product use by 25% by 2030
  • 100% recycled or biobased plastic packaging by 2030
  • 100% of strategic suppliers’ employees paid at least a living wage by 2030
  • Help 100,000 people from disadvantaged communities gain access to employment by 2030
  • 3 million people to benefit from brands’ social engagement programs by 2030
  • 100% of products ecodesigned by 2030
  • 100% of water used in industrial processes recycled and reused by 2030
  • All strategic suppliers to use water sustainably by 2030
  • 100% of biobased ingredients traceable and from sustainable sources by 2030
  • Hold flat total land occupancy for ingredient sourcing by 2030
  • 100% of industrial sites and buildings with positive biodiversity impact by 2030
  • 95% biobased ingredients in formula by 2030
  • 20% reduction in packaging intensity by 2030
  • 100% recycled or reused waste from sites by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Carbon neutrality in all sites by 2025
  • 50% recycled or biobased plastic packaging by 2025
  • 100% refillable, reusable, recyclable, or compostable plastic packaging by 2025
  • 100% ecodesigned displays and Free Standing Stores by 2025
  • Product Environmental and Social Labelling system for all rinse-off products by 2022
  • Invest 50M€ to support highly vulnerable women by 2023

Environmental Challenges

  • Global warming and environmental changes
  • Loss of biodiversity
  • Plastic pollution
  • Social inequalities exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic
Mitigation Strategies
  • L'Oréal for the Future program
  • Impact investing (100 million euros for ecosystem regeneration and circular economy, 50 million euros for charitable endowment fund)
  • Product Environmental and Social Labelling system
  • Ecodesign of products and packaging
  • Sustainable sourcing of ingredients
  • Collaboration with suppliers and consumers

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Solidarity Sourcing program
  • Living wage for strategic suppliers’ employees by 2030
  • Sustainable water use by strategic suppliers by 2030
  • Reduction of direct emissions by strategic suppliers by 2030

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Science-Based Targets (SBT)

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Bureau Veritas

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:83% (operated sites in 2023)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Women Empowerment
  • Sustainable Packaging
  • Sustainable Sourcing
  • Inclusive Sourcing

Environmental Achievements

  • 97% of new and renovated products improved based on lifecycle methodology in 2023
  • 83% of operated sites reached 100% renewable energy in 2023
  • 78% of products had A or B Product Environmental Scores in 2023
  • 35% of plastics came from recycled or biobased materials in 2023
  • 92% of PET plastic used was recycled in 2023
  • 51% of plastic packaging was refillable, reusable, recyclable, or compostable in 2023
  • 14% reduction in packaging intensity compared to 2019
  • 21% of factories were waterloop factories in 2023
  • 79% of factories were powered by renewable energy in 2023
  • 65% of ingredients were of biobased origin or derived from abundant minerals or circular processes in 2023
  • 83% biodegradability of formulas (except makeup) in 2023

Social Achievements

  • 2,453,890 people trained in the 5D method against street harassment in 44 countries since 2020
  • 370+ women entrepreneurs supported by Women of Earth Alliance in Uganda, Kenya, and Indonesia for climate and social action
  • 10,787 people helped through the Inclusive Sourcing programme in 2023

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • By 2030: -50% CO2 emissions per product sold (vs 2016), 100% recycled or biobased plastics, 100% waterloop factories, 95% biobased ingredients, 95% biodegradability in formulas
Short-term Goals:
  • By 2025: 100% renewable energy for operated sites, 50% recycled or biobased plastics, 100% improved new/renovated products

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing carbon emissions per unit sold by 50% by 2030
  • Transitioning to 100% recycled or biobased plastics by 2030
  • Achieving 100% renewable energy for all operated sites by 2025
  • Achieving 95% biobased ingredients and 95% biodegradability in formulas by 2030
  • Addressing street harassment globally
Mitigation Strategies
  • Eco-designing products and packaging
  • Using recycled and biobased materials
  • Investing in renewable energy
  • Developing sustainable formulas
  • Implementing the 5D methodology for street harassment intervention
  • Supporting women entrepreneurs in environmental projects

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Inclusive Sourcing programme
  • Sustainable development programmes for suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Ellen MacArthur Foundation: New Plastics Economy

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte & Associés (limited assurance)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Elvive Eco-Refill Pouch
  • Extraordinary Oil Mask refill capsule

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed