Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Biodiversity
• Climate Change
• Sustainable Sourcing
• Circular Economy
• Social Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 3,500 tonnes of CO2e (compared with 2018) through using shea shell waste instead of wood as fuel in Burkina Faso.
• Achieved zero landfill target in 2018 at French manufacturing sites.
• 98% of key raw materials (by volume) are certified organic, with 84.5% also certified Fair for Life.

Social Achievements

• Partnerships with over 250 farmers and 17,000 pickers to promote organic farming.
• Co-created the Fair-Trade Agroecology Collective with 15 family farms in the south of France.
• Organizes regular ‘Climate Collage’ sessions for employee education and supports employee volunteering.

Governance Achievements

• Commitment to B Corp certification by 2023.
• Active participation in business coalitions and partnerships with NGOs (One Planet Business for Biodiversity, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, etc.).
• Open-source sharing of knowledge and tools related to biodiversity and regenerative agriculture.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Negative impacts on biodiversity from sourcing natural raw materials and packaging.
• Water footprint of industrial sites near high hydric stress sites.
• Plastic pollution and waste reduction.

Mitigation Strategies

• Avoidance actions in sourcing and product conception.
• Minimizing impacts through resource consumption monitoring and wastewater quality control.
• Eco-design and circular economy approaches.
• Reducing virgin plastic use and total plastic volume in packaging.
• Implementing in-store recycling (65% of owned stores).

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Partnerships with farmers promoting organic and Fair for Life certifications.
• Support for regenerative agriculture practices.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Science Based Targets Network (SBTN)

Certifications: Organic, Fair for Life

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Eco-refills, in-store bulk dispensers, solid soaps

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Biodiversity
• Packaging and Circular Economy
• Water Conservation
• Fair Salaries and Benefits
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Health and Safety
• Responsible Sourcing and Procurement
• Human Rights
• Product Responsibility
• Community Investment

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions by 51% compared to FY2020.
• Achieved 95% renewable electricity consumption.
• Reduced Scope 3 emissions intensity by 13% compared to FY2020.
• Relaunched best-selling hand cream with 23% less emissions in new packaging.
• Reduced air freight emissions by 7% (absolute) and 5.5% (intensity).
• 91% RSPO mass balance certification for palm oil derivatives.
• 81% of L'OCCITANE en Provence ingredients traceable to origin.

Social Achievements

• Over 50% of employees paid at or above a certified living wage threshold.
• Global parental leave rollout for L'OCCITANE en Provence and Melvita.
• Launched a new DE&I strategy with Learn, Act, and Celebrate pillars.
• Achieved 50% women in senior management.
• Reduced work-related accident rate by 23% in French production sites.

Governance Achievements

• Became a Certified B Corporation™ in August 2023.
• Implemented an internal audit process focused on ESG compliance.
• Enhanced incentive program integrating ESG targets (20% of total incentive).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change impacts (extreme weather, water scarcity, heat).
• Complex supply chains and traceability challenges.
• Reducing Scope 3 emissions.
• Meeting 100% recyclable packaging target.
• Ensuring fair wages across all business units.

Mitigation Strategies

• Climate-related risk and opportunity analysis.
• Joined TRASCE coalition for complex raw material traceability.
• Developed a climate change strategy with targets for all scopes.
• Eco-design policy and packaging innovations.
• Real living wage gap assessment and addressing disparities.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 96% of direct suppliers assessed on CSR; 62% of indirect suppliers assessed.

Responsible Procurement

• #NotJustSuppliers program
• EcoVadis rating system
• Responsible Beauty Initiative
• Fairtrade certification

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events
• Water scarcity
• River and coastal flooding
• Extreme heat

Transition Risks

• Carbon regulations
• Consumer behavior changes
• Water stress

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products
• Sustainable sourcing practices

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SBTi, B Corp, CSRD, CDP, UN Global Compact

Certifications: B Corp, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001 (French production sites), Fair Wage Network, Real Living Wage

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)
• Goal 15 (Life on Land)

Initiatives contribute to these goals through various actions detailed in the report.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• New packaging for shea butter hand cream
• Refills for various products
• Mareô product line using 100% recycled plastic

Awards & Recognition

• Certified B Corporation™
• LEAD Network Best in Class Award (Retail)