Social and environmental highlights

At L’Oréal, we are committed to dual excellence, combining economic performance with positive social and environmental impact. Our purpose – to create the beauty that moves the world – aligns our business strategy and our values with the needs of the world and our communities.

L’Oréal for the Future

The L’Oréal for the Future programme has structured the Group’s sustainable transformation since 2020, focusing on three key pillars:

  • Reducing our impact on the climate, water, biodiversity and resources.
  • Empowering our ecosystem to be a part of the transformation by encouraging our suppliers, our partners, consumers and our industry to become agents for change.
  • Contributing to solving the environmental and social challenges facing the world.
For the full 2024 results for L’Oréal for the Future, see chapter 1.4.2 of our Universal Registration Document, accessible via the 'Discover our Publications' link at the bottom of this page.

A selection of 2024 results

Transforming our business

  • 97%

    renewable energy for our operated sites.
    97%

    renewable energy for our operated sites.
  • 53%

    of the water used in our industrial processes came from recycled and reused water.
    53%

    of the water used in our industrial processes came from recycled and reused water.
  • 92%

    of the biobased ingredients for formulas and packaging materials were traceable and came from sustainable sources.
    92%

    of the biobased ingredients for formulas and packaging materials were traceable and came from sustainable sources.
  • 66%

    of our ingredients in formulas were biobased, derived from abundant minerals or from circular processes.
    66%

    of our ingredients in formulas were biobased, derived from abundant minerals or from circular processes.
  • 49%

    of our plastic packaging was refillable, reusable, recyclable or compostable.
    49%

    of our plastic packaging was refillable, reusable, recyclable or compostable.
  • 76%

    of the waste generated in our industrial sites was recycled or reused.
    76%

    of the waste generated in our industrial sites was recycled or reused.

Empowering our business ecosystem

  • 4.5 million

    people have benefitted from our brands’ social commitment programmes.
    4.5 million

    people have benefitted from our brands’ social commitment programmes.
  • 71,349

    We have helped 71,349 people from disadvantaged communities gain access to employment.
    71,349

    We have helped 71,349 people from disadvantaged communities gain access to employment.

Contributing to solving the challenges of the world

€70 million

allocated to support highly vulnerable women via the L’Oréal Fund for Women since 2020.
We provided assistance to 2.2 million women and girls within their communities in 2024.
€70 million

allocated to support highly vulnerable women via the L’Oréal Fund for Women since 2020.
We provided assistance to 2.2 million women and girls within their communities in 2024.

Distinctions

  • CDP: AAA for nine years in a row

    L’Oréal is recognised as a global leader in sustainable development, thanks to our efforts to tackle climate change, protect forests and ensure sustainable water management.

  • Sustainalytics: 19.5 – Low Risk

    L’Oréal received a score of 19.5 – Low Risk from Sustainalytics. This places the Group third in the “Personal products” sub-category and among the top six companies in the “Household products” industry.

  • EcoVadis: 84/100 – Platinum medal

    The Group earned a Platinum medal from EcoVadis for the third year running. Among the top 1% of companies assessed by the agency, L’Oréal is recognised for its extra-financial performance in four main areas: Ethics, Environment, Labour & Human Rights and Sustainable Procurement.

  • Ethisphere: 15th year

    In 2024, L’Oréal was named one of the world’s most ethical companies for the 15th time, ranking it among organisations with the most advanced ethical business practices.

  • FTSE Russell Diversity & Inclusion Index

    Among the top five companies in the world for Diversity and Inclusion in the FTSE Russell D&I Index Top 100 for the second year in a row, and number one French company.

  • Universum: Top 10 for the fifth year in a row

    In 2024, business students ranked L’Oréal the eighth most attractive employer worldwide. The Group is the first EU multinational to feature in the ranking.

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