2022 Universal Registration Document

Chapter 4 : Social, environmental and societal responsibility

4.6.3. SASB cross-reference table (1)

Theme Measurement Group information Code
Water management

Water management

Measurement

(1) total water withdrawn

(2) total water consumption percentage of each from regions with high or extremely high water stress

Water management

Group information

Total water withdrawn: 2,068,608 m3 - factories

% of water drawn from regions with water stress: 33%

Total water consumed: 1,048,245 m3

% of water drawn from regions with water stress: 32%

See p.174-175

Water management

Code

CG-HP-140a.1

Theme

 

Measurement

Description of risks associated with water management and discussion of strategies and practices aimed at reducing these risks

Group information

L’Oréal has set itself a major objective of fighting climate change and preserving natural resources in the overall exercise of its activity. The Group wants to preserve the water resource throughout its value chain, on its operated sites, but by also engaging its ecosystem in its commitments.

See the following sections: p. 160, 174-175, 185-186

Code

CG-HP-140a.2

Theme

Product performance in terms of the environment, health and safety

Measurement

Sales from products containing REACH substances of very high concern (SVHC)

Group information

L’Oréal has developed a detailed analysis of health and safety risks. It should be noted that the same safety standards are applied worldwide to ensure identical quality.

See the following sections: p.148, 160, 192-193

CodeCG-HP-250a.1
Theme

Sales from products containing substances included on the California DTSC Candidate Chemicals List

Measurement

CG-HP-250a.2

Theme

Discussion on the process for identifying and managing emerging materials and chemicals of concern

Measurement

CG-HP-250a.3

Theme

Sales from products designed according to the principles of green chemistry

Measurement

49% of new or updated products have an improved environmental profile thanks to a new formula with a reduced environmental footprint.

97% of new or updated products have an improved environmental profile.

See the following section: p. 185-186

Group information

CG-HP-250a.4

Management of the packaging life cycle

Management of the packaging life cycle

Measurement

(1) Total weight of packaging

(2) percentage of packaging composed of recycled and/or renewable materials and

(3) percentage of recyclable, reusable and/or compostable packaging

Management of the packaging life cycle

Group information

Management of the packaging life cycle is a central component of the Group’s environmental policy. In 2021, the figures were as follows:

1) The total weight of plastic packaging was 172,158 tonnes.

2) 26% of the plastic packaging materials are from recycled or biobased sources.

3) 38% of the plastic packaging is refillable, recyclable, reusable and/or compostable.

See p. 192-193

Management of the packaging life cycle

Code

CG-HP-410a.1

Theme

 

Measurement

Discussion on strategies for reducing the environmental impact of packaging during its life cycle

Group information

In order to best understand the environmental impact of its packaging, L’Oréal has used SPOT since 2017. It calculates the complete environmental and social footprint of a product in accordance with the European Commission recommendation (Product Environmental Footprint).

See the following sections: p.176-79, 192-194

Code

CG-HP-410a.2

Environmental and social impact of the palm oil supply chain

Environmental and social impact of the palm oil supply chain

Measurement

Quantity of palm oil and derivatives Percentage certified by the supply chains of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) as (a) Identity Preserved, (b) Segregated, (c) Mass Balance, or (d) Book & Claim

Environmental and social impact of the palm oil supply chain

Group information

In 2022, L’Oréal consumed 284 tonnes of palm oil. 100% of the palm oil supplies have been certified sustainable by the Round Table on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) since 2010, and the supply of palm oil or palm kernel derivatives since 2012

Segregated: 100%. The Group has reached 99% of RSPO Mass Balance.

See p.191-194

Environmental and social impact of the palm oil supply chain

Code

CG-HP-430a.1

Measurement of activity

Measurement of activity

Measurement

Unit of products sold, total weight of products sold

Measurement of activity

Group information

The Group does not report on this indicator.

Measurement of activity

Code

CG-HP-000.A

Theme

 

Measurement

Number of factories

Group information

L’Oréal has 38 factories around the world.

See p. 32

Code

CG-HP-000.B

4.6.4. GRI Standards Content Index

A table has been prepared in accordance with the latest GRI(2) Standards and will be made available on the website loreal.com by the end of the 1st semester 2023. Material issues have been mapped with the relevant GRI Standards disclosure. Content relating to the indicator list will be available within the table or at the location provided.

(1) Sustainability Accounting Standards Board.

(2) Global Reporting Initiative.