2022 Universal Registration Document

Chapter 4 : Social, environmental and societal responsibility

L’Oréal recognised for its non-financial performance
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CDP: AAA for the seventh consecutive year 

Global leader in sustainable development for our actions on combating climate change, protecting forestry and sustainable water management.

The CDP is a not-for-profit organisation that encourages companies to publish their environmental data and assesses their sustainable development performance and their transparency.
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S&P Global Ratings: 85/100

The ESG assessment reflects the Group’s ability to deliver strong performance through the commitment of L’Oréal’s senior managers to an ambitious sustainability strategy.

The ESG rating issued by S&P Global Ratings assesses a company’s ability to prepare for future risks and opportunities in terms of sustainable development. Risks and opportunities in terms of sustainable development.
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EcoVadis: 83/100 – Platinum Award

The Group was awarded the Platinum award by EcoVadis. Figuring in the top 1% of companies assessed by the agency, L’Oréal was recognised for its non-financial performance in four major areas: Ethics, the Environment, Social & Human Rights, and Responsible Purchasing.

EcoVadis is one of the world’s foremost non-financial rating agencies. This assessment, which is based on international standards, focuses on the extent to which CSR principles have been integrated into a company’s actions and practices.
Sustainalytics: score of 18.9 – Low risk

L’Oréal has been assessed as a “Low-Risk” company, ranked #5 in the Household Products sector in November 2022.

Sustainalytics is a company that assesses the sustainability of listed companies based on their environmental, social and governance performance.
 
Score of 76/100, 1st in its luxury & personal goods sector and 4th overall

The Group’s evaluation by this international non-financial rating agency places L’Oréal amongst the forerunners of the companies evaluated. This recognition means L’Oréal can be included in the CAC40 ESG index.

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Since 2021, Vigeo has been part of Moody’s ESG Solutions, which responds to the growing global demand for knowledge on ESG and climate factors. Moody’s ESG Solutions assesses the environmental, social and governance performance of companies.
MSCI

In 2022, L’Oréal was rated AAA (on a scale of AAA-CCC) by MSCI.

MSCI, a non-financial rating agency, provides in-depth research, ratings and analysis on environmental, social and governance issues on thousands of companies.
ISS

For the 11th consecutive year, ISS ESG Corporate Rating has awarded L’Oréal “Prime” status, which recognises companies that are global leaders in sustainability in their industry.

ISS is a leading non-financial rating agency for sustainable investment, enabling investors to develop policies, integrate practices and engage with responsible investment issues.
FTSE

FTSE Russell has confirmed that the group has been independently
assessed against the FTSE4Good criteria and has met
the requirements for inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series.

Created by global index provider FTSE Russell,
the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure
the performance of companies that demonstrate
strong environmental, social and governance
practices. The FTSE4Good indices are used
by a wide range of market participants to create
and evaluate responsible investment funds
and other products.
Ethisphere: 13th year

In 2022, L’Oréal was recognised for the 13th time as one of the
world’s most ethical companies. The Group is therefore one of the
companies with the most advanced business ethics practices.

The Ethisphere Institute, a world leader in the
definition and promotion of ethical standards,
recognises companies that have demonstrated
their commitment to ethical business practices
through programmes that have a positive impact
on employees, communities and, more broadly,
on stakeholders, and that contribute to sustainable
and profitable long-term commercial performance.
Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

L’Oréal was recognized for the fifth consecutive time
by the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which acknowledges
the most advanced companies in the area of gender equality
among 418 companies evaluated in 45 countries.

The Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index recognises
the most advanced companies in the area
of gender equality.
 
Refinitiv

In September 2022, L’Oréal was once again included in Refinitiv’s
Diversity & Inclusion Index, and therefore ranked within the world’s
top 10 companies out of the 11,000 global companies assessed. .

The Refinitiv Diversity & Inclusion Index scores
and ranks companies on 24 indicators across
four categories: diversity, inclusion, employee
development and controversy.
Universum: 5th place

In 2021, L’Oréal was ranked #5 in the world (business schools), making it the first EU multinational company in the Top 5.

The Universum “World’s Most Attractive Employers” ranking compiles the results of surveys conducted in 10 countries: United States, China, Germany, United Kingdom, France, India, Italy, Brazil, Russia and Canada.